Sustainability Analyst at Dangote

Job Summary

Dangote Cement Plc is seeking a passionate and dedicated Sustainability Analyst to join our dynamic team. The role is focused on monitoring, analyzing and forecasting sustainability performance of DCP operations, in particular providing in-depth reports on alternative energy issues. It monitors industry developments and undertakes specific actions and production-related technology, assessing sustainability implications for the business.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and track the company's environmental, social, economic and governance (ESG) impact to avert risk exposures.
• Support change management to satisfy operational requirements and maintain compliance with sustainability standards.
• Investigate and liaise with relevant functions to resolve incidents or complaints received from Plants and host communities.
• Train company staff, vendors and other stakeholders on relevant sustainability issues and standards.
• Analyze ESG emerging issues and work collaboratively with operations and leadership to provide a plan of action.
• Assist management in implementing sustainability integration programs to promote increased sustainability performance.
• Support Plants in implementing sound, cost-effective energy, and water management practices to enhance energy security, independence, and sustainability.
• Assess investment requirements and the costs of finding, developing, producing and delivering alternative energy sources.
• Analyze developments of energy demand, taking into consideration environment, alternative fuel substitution and the impact on the energy supply mix.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his / her background, qualifications and position.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree in Environmental Science, Social Sciences or relevant Engineering discipline. Master’s Degree in Sustainable development, Energy Management or related course would be an advantage.

Work Experience

• Working knowledge of Sustainability, Environmental science, Energy efficiency, Process Engineering, and Consulting in sustainability or ESG.
• Interest in Sustainability Reporting using GRI or related global reporting frameworks such as the IFC, GHG protocol, CDP, TCFD etc.
• Other related sustainability experience and certifications

Skills and Competencies

• Problem solving and out-of-the box thinking.
• Demonstrated experience in talent development and leadership of a technical site-based team.
• Demonstrated effective communication experience with various stakeholders including plant employees, regulators, customers and host communities.
• Experience with continuous emission monitor systems and associated compliance reporting.
• Ability to build robust business cases, making data-driven decisions