Assistant Sustainability Manager

The Assistant Sustainability Manager at Dangote Group in Benue, Nigeria, focuses on monitoring and improving the sustainability performance of cement plant operations. Responsibilities include tracking ESG impacts, coordinating data collection for reporting, leading decarbonization strategies, and training staff on sustainability issues. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 6 years of experience in sustainability and environmental management.
Job Summary

The role is focused on monitoring, analyzing and forecasting sustainability performance of the cement plant operations. It monitors industry developments and undertakes specific actions and production-related technology, assessing sustainability implications for the plant. Key Duties & Responsibilities
Monitor and track the plant's environmental, social, economic and governance (ESG) impact to avert risk exposures. Coordinate data collection and collation for all ESG-related reporting requirements of the plant, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Analyze emerging ESG issues and work collaboratively with relevant functions, leadership and stakeholders to provide a plan of action. Lead and drive implementation of the plant’s afforestation plans Train company staff, vendors and other stakeholders on relevant sustainability issues and standards. Design and implement circular economy and other sustainability programs to improve sustainability performance of the Plant. 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. Coordinate the plant's decarbonization program and adherence to requirements of reduction action plans and other actions of the plant decarbonization working group. Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonization strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices. Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Energy management, Environmental Science, relevant Engineering discipline. Master’s Degree in related courses such as Sustainable development and Environmental Management would be an advantage. Work Experience:
6 years of experience in Sustainability, Environmental & Social Risk Management, Renewable Energy, Consulting in related fields. 2 in Sustainability Reporting using GRI or related global reporting standards such as ISO-26000 (Social Responsibility), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Other related professional experiences. Skills and Competencies:
Innovative. Negotiation and crisis management skills. Demonstrate experience of talent development and collaborative leadership of a technical site-based team. Effective communication to a broad range of audiences, including plant employees, plant leadership and sustainability institutions. Ability to build robust business cases, making data-driven decisions. Experience in Sustainability Reporting using global standards and frameworks.