Agribusiness ESG Manager

BAT is seeking an Agribusiness ESG Manager in Nairobi, Kenya, to oversee farmer sustainability monitoring and reporting, manage afforestation activities, and liaise with local governments. The role involves analyzing data, ensuring compliance with sustainability initiatives, and maintaining land records. The incumbent will report to the Head of Leaf and manage relationships with various stakeholders to uphold the company's reputation and operational efficiency in tobacco production.
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.


To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
ROLE PROFILE
GRADE
34


JOB TITLE
Sustainability Business ESG Manager


FUNCTION
Operations
SUB FUNCTION
Agri Business
CITY & COUNTRY
Kenya
UNIQUE JOB CODE
XX
Role Summary
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
The incumbent will review data collected by field staff through the Farmer Sustainability Monitoring (FSM) application and GIS, with weekly follow-up on any issues arising.
On a biweekly basis, the incumbent will provide the Head of Leaf (HOL) with reports highlighting issues requiring prompt action, including detailed action plans. They will liaise with Area Leaf Managers and Senior Leaf Technicians on the quality of data collected, identify shortfalls in targeted records for the period, and compile information from data and surveys conducted from time to time to maintain well-documented STP (Sustainable Tobacco Programme) records.


The role will coordinate and follow up on afforestation activities in the region, ensuring both quality and quantity of tree seedlings are met by contractors, and oversee implementation of afforestation programmes with partners and farmers.


The incumbent will act as the point of contact for leaf engagement and escalation to Legal and External Affairs for resolution. They will also be a key contact in managing relationships with county governments and local administrations, ensuring no negative reputation or legislation arises without company input through public participation.


The role includes managing all BAT Kenya leaf land property, ensuring proper records of lease documents and related engagements.


The incumbent will advise the Head of Leaf on all farmer sustainability initiatives and lead corporate social investment (CSI/R) initiatives within the Leaf sub-function.


The Leaf department is responsible for ensuring that the cigarette business of British American Tobacco achieves competitive advantage in quality, security of supply, and cost of packed tobacco.


This role ensures that information gathered, analysed, and reported for leaf growing and sustainability initiatives is accurate, reliable, and suitable for business decision-making. All information must be properly maintained and accessible for reference.


Reports to
Head of Leaf
Number of direct reports
2–5
Core relationships
Internal

Support the Leaf Growing Manager and ALMs on GIS and STP matters
Support GLT managers on sustainability and CSI matters
Liaise with Legal & External Affairs (LEX) on external matters

External

Manage land and property within leaf growing areas
Manage relationships with county governments

Geographic scope
Kenya
Travel required
XX
Dimensions
DimensionDetailVolume grown in Kenya6,500 tonsNumber of farmers~2,200Growing areas3
Accountabilities
Operations / Professional / Business



Analyse FSM & GIS data and generate required information as per STP criteria
Maintain STP documents in line with record management procedures and support STP initiatives
Maintain up-to-date records and status of all afforestation activities and programmes with partners
Oversee management of designated BROA sites and rehabilitation sites in collaboration with partners
Oversee proper functioning of farmer societies, ensuring good governance practices
Implement Thrive projects

Management

Coordinate FSM and GIS data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
Coordinate day-to-day filing of STP-related records
Coordinate and collate afforestation reports across regions, ensuring seedling production is monitored, specified tree species are distributed, and accountability in distribution and sales is maintained
Maintain accurate records and budgets for conservation site activities, ensuring adherence to activity calendars
Coordinate land-related meetings with the National Land Commission and county land departments
Coordinate and participate in stakeholder meetings related to leaf operations in conjunction with Legal & External Affairs
Represent Leaf Sustainability in Leaf Leadership meetings, ensuring clear communication of sustainability matters and seeking approvals for project spending
Coordinate implementation of Thrive projects in l