About the Role
Join the Dangote Group, Africa's leading industrial conglomerate, as our Environment, Social & Sustainability Lead based in Lagos, Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will champion our environmental stewardship and responsible business practices by shaping strategies, maintaining robust policies, and driving the Dangote 7 Sustainability Pillars across all business units.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and implementation of the Group's environmental, social, and sustainability strategy, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to business units on regulatory compliance, risk management, and environmental impact assessments (ESIAs).
- Coordinate the execution, monitoring, and reporting of sustainability initiatives, aligning with global frameworks like the UN SDGs.
- Manage stakeholder engagement processes with investors, regulators, host communities, and supply chain partners.
- Oversee ESG data consolidation, validation, and annual sustainability reporting to drive measurable performance outcomes.
- Identify capability gaps and lead Communities of Practice to build environmental and social expertise across the Group.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management within large-scale manufacturing, industrial, or conglomerate settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in international sustainability standards, lender requirements (e.g., IFC Performance Standards), and ESG reporting frameworks.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of driving cross-functional change and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and strategic planning abilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and family.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a multi-billion Naira African conglomerate.
- Dynamic, impact-driven work environment shaping sustainable development across the continent.