ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGER (EHS)
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Job summary
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS)
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Location: Nairobi
Salary: KES 150,000 Gross
Industry: Agriculture
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- A Master's Degree in ESG, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Development Studies, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications
- Relevant certifications in ESG, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or Social Performance.
- Strong knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, and international ESG frameworks.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Environmental & Social Management, ESG, Sustainability, EHS, or related functions.
- Experience in agribusiness, food processing, manufacturing, export supply chains, or impact finance-funded projects is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing ESMS frameworks and stakeholder engagement programs.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of IFC Performance Standards
- Stakeholder engagement and grievance management
- Labour and human rights compliance
- Supply chain sustainability management
- Environmental compliance and monitoring
- Project management and reporting
- Training and capacity building
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive change
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS).
- Develop and review E&S policies, procedures, and management plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, certifications, and IFC Performance Standards.
- Oversee E&S risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Maintain environmental and social risk registers across operations and supply chains.
- Prepare ESG performance reports for management and stakeholders.
- Coordinate E&S training and capacity-building programs across the organization
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