Sustainability Specialist

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related field. An advance degree in a relevant area (engineering, climate science, sustainability) will be an advantage.
  
• At least 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, environmental sustainability, or a related field. and 2+ years’ experience in GHG accounting.
  
• Proven experience in Carbon accounting, decarbonisation experience using global standards (GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 2 and Scope 3 guidance or similar), carbon management, or energy efficiency initiatives within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  
• Expertise in decarbonization technologies, such as alternative fuels and low-carbon cement alternatives,
  
• Industry-specific knowledge in one or more sectors: energy, transportation, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), industrials and agriculture.
  
• Understanding of industrial production processes and the environmental impact of manufacturing.
  

• Facilitate the Ibese decarbonisation roadmap, including identifying and evaluating technologies and processes to reduce carbon emissions in the cement value chain of Ibese plant.
  
• Align and build the capacity of data and technical teams for decarbonisation, including Transport and supply chain, to deliver on decarbonisation actions within short timelines.
  
• Engage in building trusted, lasting partnerships with industry groups and technology providers to harness opportunities for green financing, carbon offsetting, carbon credits, etc.
  
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations, emissions reduction standards, and climate-related policies.
  
• Provide reports and respond to requests and audits on climate action and decarbonisation.
  
• Provide guidance on industry practices and applicable methodologies, focusing on the upcoming sustainability and decarbonization-related protocols.
  
• Stay up to date on relevant standards and global best practices and research industries to build out tailored data needs (eg. performance indicator benchmarking, data regionalization, decarbonization strategies)