Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: HR/Admin

Overall Job Summary

• The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing environmental, social and corporate governance policies and procedures, as well as reviewing and appraising the operations of the company to be socially and environmentally sustainable and comply with all regulatory/required safeguarding policies and internationally recognized best practices.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide technical expertise on critical issues related to environmental and social impact assessment and on sustainability risks in the design, preparation, implementation and supervision of the company’s operations taking into consideration the best industry practices and Standards
• Create Standard Operating Procedures necessary for the role
• Identify and assess hazards and establish control systems that focus on prevention ∙
• Manage and conduct environmental and social safeguarding due diligence for the company
• Identify all critical potential social and environmental impacts and risks of transactions and ensure that their magnitude and significance are well understood by the Management
• Ensure that the Company understands the applicable ESG policies, guidelines and project-specific requirements, and has the necessary commitment and capacity to manage social and environmental impacts and/or risks adequately and supported by mechanisms that facilitate implementation
• Report on and disseminate good practices and generated knowledge. ∙
• Oversee Data Protection of the Company and ensure necessary compliance

Other Duties:

• Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and above.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an ESG role
• Prior managerial experience in a similar role or capacity
• FMCG, QSR, and/or retail industry knowledge and experience is a plus
• Additional professional certification will be an added advantage
• Hands-on experience with government policies and regulations as well as monitoring
• Self-motivated and experienced in transition situations where there is rapid change
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2023.