Head Environment and Social Performance

Job description

Location: Ndola Cement, Ndola Cement

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Responsible for implementing a Plant-wide DCP Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

strategy and managing annual programs and budget.

· 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.

Including creating and producing an annual report.

· 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.

Key Requirements

Education

· 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.

Skills and Competencies

· 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.