Environment, Social & Sustainability Lead at Dangote

Job Purpose

• To lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of Dangote Group’s environmental, social and sustainability agenda, supporting the Group Chief HSSE & Sustainability in setting strategic direction, maintaining fit-for-purpose policies and standards, and translating priorities into coordinated programmes, governance arrangements and measurable performance outcomes across Business Units. 
• The Lead, Environment, Social and Sustainability, is accountable for functional leadership, technical assurance and capability development across environment, social performance and sustainability..
• The role drives integration of the Dangote 7 Sustainability Pillars, regulatory and standards alignment, sustainability reporting, stakeholder and materiality processes, compliance assurance, Communities of Practice and Group-wide initiatives, while promoting an uncompromising commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible business performance.

Role Scope

• Provides functional leadership across all Dangote Group Business Units, operations and applicable projects on environmental, social and sustainability governance, performance and improvement.
• Develops Group policies, standards, guidelines, and coordinates programmes, assurance expectations, and capability-building interventions within the role’s remit.
• Supports Business Units to operationalise Group strategy and the Dangote 7 Sustainability Pillars in ways appropriate to their risk profile, regulatory context and business priorities.
• Interfaces with Business Unit leadership, functional specialists, consultants, regulators, investors, host communities, supply chain partners and assurance providers on material environmental, social and sustainability matters.
• Provides strategic insight for long-term planning, capital allocation, reputation protection, risk management and continual improvement, without displacing line-management accountability within Business Units

Strategy, Governance & Integration:

• Support the Group Chief in shaping and periodically reviewing the Group environmental, social and sustainability strategy, roadmap, priorities and annual objectives.
• Lead the development, review and maintenance of Group policies, standards, guidelines, governance instruments and ESG-related codes of conduct.
• Mainstream environmental, social and sustainability considerations into business planning, project development, investment decisions, procurement and operational management.

Business Unit Leadership & Technical Support:

• Provide strategic and technical guidance to Business Units and site leadership on matters with potential material business, regulatory, environmental, social or reputational impact.
• Guide Business Units in developing fit-for-purpose management strategies, improvement plans and controls aligned with Group requirements and local operating contexts.
• Promote cross-Group alignment, lesson sharing, replication of good practice and timely escalation of significant risks and performance gaps.

Compliance, Risk & Assurance:

• Oversee risk-based environmental and social compliance monitoring through Group audit, review and assurance programmes.
• Provide direction on internal and external assurance activities, regulatory interfaces, corrective-action governance and follow-up.
• Manage lender interface, such as review and implementation of ESAP, due diligence, periodic reviews and site visits, as applicable.
• Maintain oversight of material legal, permit, ESIA/ESMP, lender and other applicable commitments, while reinforcing Business Unit accountability for compliance.

Events, Learning & Improvement:

• Ensure robust notification, investigation, learning, action tracking and Group-level oversight arrangements for significant environmental and social events.
• Analyse trends, systemic causes and recurring weaknesses, and sponsor Group-wide interventions where needed.
• Provide strategic environmental and social insight to support long-term planning, improvement priorities and capital investment decisions.

Sustainability Programmes & Pillars:

• Coordinate the execution, monitoring and reporting of sustainability initiatives and strategic programmes across the Group.
• Lead the operationalisation of the Dangote 7 Sustainability Pillars and alignment with relevant global frameworks, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Coordinate annual Group campaigns and impact reporting, including Dangote Sustainability Week.

Reporting, Disclosure & Data:

• Contribute to annual sustainability and ESG reporting in line with applicable disclosure standards and Business Unit requirements.
• Lead the development and delivery of sustainability and ESG reporting for maturing Business Units.
• Define performance indicators, reporting protocols and data-quality expectations; oversee consolidation, validation, analysis and management reporting.
• Track commitments, outcomes and value delivered, and provide decision-useful insights to leadership.

Stakeholders, Social Performance & Materiality:

• Oversee stakeholder engagement and materiality assessment processes involving employees, host communities, investors and supply chain partners.
• Guide Business Units on identification and management of material social risks, impacts, grievances, commitments and stakeholder expectations.
• Support credible engagement with regulators, consultants, assurance providers and other external parties.

Capability & Professional Networks:

• Identify capability gaps and develop the annual environmental, social and sustainability training plan.
• Oversee preparation of case studies, training content and presentations, and build capability through training, mentoring and technical support.
• Lead Communities of Practice for Environment, Social and Sustainability professionals across the Group.