Sustainability Manager Job in Kenya – Coca Cola

Key Purpose Statement 

To plan, advise, and drive the implementation of a Sustainable Strategy and Framework for the country.  To ensure alignment and support of the Sustainable Framework by the Soft Drinks Division through monitoring and bi-annual reporting on the performance of all Sustainable Development strategic thrusts. Manage Sustainability Initiatives that enhance Corporate Reputation with both internal and external stakeholders

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Strategy Development


Facilitate the development of a Sustainable Development Strategy across all business functions and agree on medium to long-term deliverables with members of the Leadership Team.

Develop sustainable development plans to support local priorities, with performance criteria.

Highlight sustainability risks and investigate innovative solutions to mitigate the risk to the business.

Manage Sustainability Projects and Initiatives

Develop sustainability projects, initiate according to identified and agreed priorities, and oversee implementation of sustainability projects, initiatives e.g. Waste Minimization and Recycling Project Initiative. 

Set up Country working groups, and task teams to oversee regional rollout. 

Run awareness and communication initiatives to drive employees’ involvement and engagement.

Monitoring and Reporting

Support business commercial objectives and opportunities.

Submit the country sustainability report as per the required reporting procedures.

Monitor the country’s performance against the group’s targets and manage any gaps with responsible leaders.

Compile the country’s Bi-annual reporting of sustainability measures.

Stakeholder and PR Management

Identify external platforms to showcase country-specific sustainability initiatives enhancing corporate reputation and stakeholder relations management.

Manage relationships with all legislated related bodies.

Engage leadership and key relationship holders to ensure that relationships are developed and maintained.

Develop and manage PR and Communications calendar to address all PR opportunities with both Internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with the Internal Communication team to ensure awareness is created on all issues with internal stakeholders.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Business Management, and Social & Development studies.

Project Management skills

Masters and other additional technical training will be an added advantage.

Experience

At least 5-7 years experience in Sustainable Development Management

In-depth knowledge of country-specific legislation

Exposure to Sustainability monitoring and reporting processes.

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Apply before or on 21st Jan 2024