Manager, Environment at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Environment

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Work closely with all locations to ensure timely coordination on environment reports and offer valuable information and guidance on industry best practices.
• Take responsibility for organizing and managing all data pertaining to environment management, training, certifications, as well as other statutory compliance and industry requirements.
• Support the group OHS&E Head in their day-to-day tasks and ensure the timely submission of reports.
• Additionally, provide training opportunities for environment professionals at plants.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and understand the environmental issues that affect Dangote Cement PLC, its products, suppliers, contractors, and the wider industry. Establish the implications and develop appropriate plans to address these issues.
• Responsible for establishing the environmental attributes of suppliers and products and ensuring that they meet DCP policy commitments and other relevant requirements.
• Provide appropriate help and advice to contractors and end-users, including regular plant visits.
• Creation and delivery of environmental training for Dangote staff, contractors, and others as appropriate.
• Liaison with other stakeholders, including environmental groups and PaperlinX.
• Provide input into the development of broader sustainability/Social Performance /CSR policies within DCP.
• Primary responsibility for coordinating the response to an environmental crisis.
• Such other duties as may be required by the Group Head OHS&E. Working with Operational Team agree:
• Leading and Lagging KPIs that are suitable and enough for PMP EMA and globally aligned;
• Annual Improvement plans around HSE.
• Track Leading and Lagging KPIs and report to Group Head OHS&E, especially around Corrective Action mgt.
• Ensure robust Environmental investigations and follow-up is in place for all sites.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills in driving accountability with the Operational teams through effective communication to ensure compliance as a minimum but also drive encourage excellence in the area of HSE
• Prepare EMS reports for the DCP Leadership Team, external stakeholders, and incorporate any recommendations/comments emerging from the report's review.
• Work closely with plants to embed the DCP Environmental Management Strategy.
• Ability to work flexibly when required e.g. visiting plants at short notice
• Ability to work outside standard hours when required
• Valid passport

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental management. 6 years should be in a supervisory capacity
• Member of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment or Member of an internationally recognised environmental professional body
• Working knowledge in Environment Management Systems, Environmental Discharges, Incident Investigation, HSE Auditing Techniques, etc.
• Proficiency in environmental regulations and standards.
• Experience in implementing environmental management systems (EMS).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strong commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
• Experience in creating effective PR / communications.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.