Head of Environment and Social Performance

Background

Dangote Industries Limited is seeking a Head Environment and Social Performance to be based in Ndola. This role is responsible for implementing a Plant-wide DCP Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and managing annual programs and budget.

Responsibilities

The Head Environment and Social Performance will lead the implementation and continuous improvements of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001, IFC Performance Standards and national regulations. They will work with Plant Management and Group Head, Environment and Social Performance and key stakeholders to recognize and communicate all firm initiatives that have social impact. The role involves facilitating the development and monitoring of the Plant’s CSR annual budget implementation, creating an integrated approach that is mission-driven, holds to the company’s values, and fosters greater accountability towards corporate citizenship. Leading the acquisition and renewal of permits and licenses is also a key duty. The position supports communication channels for initiatives involving Social Performance or may have Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures to ensure strong brand management to the public. The role coordinates relationships within the host communities, manages relationships with non-profit organizations, and builds and oversees the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy. Developing Social Performance capabilities throughout the Plant to reinforce the culture and brand of Dangote Cement Plc is crucial. Providing consultation and support to lines of business and inclusion networks, and partnering with Corporate Communications to explain Social Performance initiatives and how they reinforce/ add to the company’s strategies, including creating and producing an annual report, are also part of the responsibilities. The Head will lead various Plant-wide community service and programs and champion the continuous monitoring of environmental pollutants from the Plant’s operations. Creating and delivering environmental training for Plant Management in collaboration with Group Head E&S and Plant HR/HAM Department, and collating and reporting data on environmental and social performance metrics are also key duties. The role also includes performing any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering or Related Discipline. Post Graduate Degrees such as MBA are preferred. A minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in practice of community affairs, managing multiple stakeholders and resolving complex organizational issues relating to the stakeholders is required. Good commercial understanding of business strategy, sustainability planning and execution is essential. The candidate must be attentive to details while maintaining a big picture, and capable of interpreting and applying strategies that are focused on positive results. The ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions is necessary. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at multiple levels internal and external to the Plant is also a requirement. Membership of the Engineering Institution of Zambia or equivalent or Membership of an internationally recognized environmental management professional is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Required skills include negotiation and crisis management skills. Demonstrated experience of talent development and leadership of a technical site-based team is essential. Demonstrated experience of effective communication to a broad range of audiences is also required. Experience with Continuous Emission Monitor Systems and associated compliance reporting is necessary. The ability to build robust business cases, making data-driven decisions, and experience in Sustainability Reporting using global standards and frameworks are also key competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvements of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001, IFC Performance Standards and national regulations.
• Works with Plant Management and Group Head, Environment and Social Performance and key stakeholders to recognize and communicate all firm initiatives that have social impact.
• Facilitates development and monitors the Plant’s CSR annual budget implementation.
• Creates an integrated approach that is mission-driven, holds to the company’s values, and fosters greater accountability towards corporate citizenship.
• Leads the acquisition and renewal of permits and licenses.
• Support the communication channels for initiatives involving Social Performance or may have Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures to ensure strong brand management to the public.
• Co-ordinates relationships within the host communities, manage relationships with non-profit organizations, builds and oversees the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy.
• Develops Social Performance capabilities throughout the Plant to reinforce the culture and brand of Dangote Cement Plc.
• Provides consultation and support to lines of business and inclusion networks.
• Partners with Corporate Communications to explain Social Performance initiatives and how they reinforce/ add to the company’s strategies.
• Leads various Plant-wide community service and programs.
• Champions the continuous monitoring of environmental pollutants from the Plant’s operations.
• Creates and delivers environmental training for Plant Management in collaboration with Group Head E&S and Plant HR/HAM Department.
• Collate and report data on environmental and social performance metrics.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

• Negotiation and crisis management skills.
• Demonstrated experience of talent development and leadership of a technical site-based team.
• Demonstrated experience of effective communication to a broad range of audiences.
• Experience with Continuous Emission Monitor Systems and associated compliance reporting.
• Ability to build robust business cases, making data-driven decisions.
• Experienced in Sustainability Reporting using global standards and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering or Related Discipline.
• Post Graduate Degrees such as MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 -15 years’ experience in practice of community affairs, managing multiple stakeholders and resolving complex organizational issues relating to the stakeholders.
• Good commercial understanding of business strategy, sustainability planning and execution.
• Attending to details while maintaining a big picture.
• Interpreting and applying strategies that are focused on positive results.
• Managing multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at multiple levels internal and external to the Plant.
• Membership of the Engineering Institution of Zambia or equivalent or Membership of an internationally recognized environmental management professional.

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