Qualifications

• Business Degree and a post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in one or more than the following: Sustainability, Consulting, Communication, Public Affairs in a multinational, large organization or agency.
  
• MBA degree an added advantage
  
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strength in building relationships and managing programmes.
  
• Strong understanding of sustainable development issues (especially water, agriculture and environment).
  
• Good understanding of major reporting frameworks ( GRI, TSFD, IFRS1 and IFRS2)
  

Experience

• FMCG industry experience and sustainability related management.
  
• 10 years’ experience in leading & managing sustainability and communication agendas
  
• Experience in managing the multi-stakeholder environment working with both internal and external stakeholders at different levels on the regional stage.
  
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in working on sensitive and complex policy agendas
  
• 3 – 5 years’ experience of working as part of a senior business leadership team would be an advantage
  

Sustainable Development

• Develop, refine and execute Multi-year corporate sustainability/ESG strategies and roadmap.
  
• Create and implement communication strategies to publicize the company’s sustainability effort and promote broad awareness of sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally
  
• Support EABL environment, water and agriculture strategy, policies and programmes at market level, taking a holistic SD approach, in order to gain the trust and respect of the business’ principal stakeholders and maximize value to the business
  
• Serve as the internal leader and “go to” expert for sustainability, monitoring emerging trends, programs and issues, and communicating and educating others on sustainability topics
  
• Support the creation and rollout of specific high profile SD projects which demonstrate company leadership
  
• Support global and market compliance with global environmental and water/agriculture policies and standards.
  
• Manage the preparation of high quality public disclosures on sustainable reporting and governance in line with global, regional and internal reporting standards.
  

Communications & Advocacy

• Development and implementation of advocacy campaigns to support the business’ sustainability policy positions.
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to represent the company position on sustainability.
  
• Represent EABL on Sustainable Development and NGO Forums focusing on environment, water, agriculture and ensure proper communication of our progress in reporting and via speaker opportunities.
  
• Highlight and build awareness around the milestones being achieved in the value chain.
  

Stakeholder engagement

• Help to develop and manage relationships with complimentary key external stakeholders including Inter-Government Organizations, NGOs, Governments, financial institutions and social entrepreneurs to help extend the remit and positive impact of our partnerships.
  
• Provide key role in connecting functions and Business Units to an integrated Sustainable Development strategy.
  
• Increase external and internal awareness and engagement around EABL’s sustainable development strategy.
  
• Work with Supply Chain Director & Corporate Relations Directors to provide senior expertise and counsel on Sustainable Development strategy, and policy to our business leaders.
  
• Works closely with EABL Foundation to implement social investment programs.
  
• Collaborates with community stakeholders to increase and maintain the foundation's visibility.