Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) Analyst at Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited

Babban Gona Agricultural Franchise is a financially sustainable, high impact and highly scalable social enterprise, which is part-owned by the farmers it serves. Babban Gona is an innovative model designed to serve the bottom of the pyramid and transform agriculture into a job-creation engine. Through this agricultural franchise, Babban Gona offers a suite of services to smallholder farmers, helping them to overcome the challenges of fragmentation and low economies of scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As our ESG Officer, you play a critical role in supporting this mission. Every standard we uphold and every initiative we implement reflects our commitment to empowering farmers, protecting the environment, and strengthening the communities we serve.
• You help translate ESG principles into actionable steps across the organization, ensuring that our operations reflect responsible, ethical, and environmentally conscious practices.
• You contribute to monitoring compliance, strengthening social and environmental safeguards, and advancing initiatives that promote long-term sustainability.
• Your work reinforces a culture of accountability, enhances stakeholder trust, and ensures that Babban Gona continues to grow in a way that is responsible, resilient, and aligned with global sustainability expectations.

Why this role matters:

• To sustain our mission of empowering smallholder farmers and transforming rural economies, we must consistently align our actions with global sustainability standards and safeguard the ecosystems and communities we serve.
• We can’t afford blind spots in our environmental footprint or gaps in managing social risk. We need a sustainability professional who is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to turning ESG principles into practical, on-the-ground action that strengthens our impact.
• As an ESG Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Babban Gona’s environmental and social systems. 

Responsibilities
You will:

• Support environmental and social compliance across all operations, ensuring alignment with relevant regulations, standards, and internal requirements.
• Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of Babban Gona’s ESG policies, procedures, and performance frameworks.
• Identify potential environmental and social risks and support mitigation efforts at both field and operational levels.
• Build internal capacity by sensitizing and training teams on sustainability practices, compliance expectations, and ESG responsibilities.
• Coordinate with partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives and compliance activities.
• Monitor, document, and report on ESG performance, providing timely insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in ESG, sustainability, or environmental and social risk management, ideally within agricultural, social enterprise, or development-focused organizations.
• You’re not just a sustainability professional, you’re a guardian of responsible growth and a driver of measurable impact.
• You thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments where strategy, compliance, and operational excellence intersect.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing ESG policies, systems, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and social risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting standards.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders, including regulators, donors, and community partners, to advance sustainability objectives.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate ESG data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to influence teams and senior management.

You’ll thrive if you are:

• Insight-driven: You spot ESG risks and opportunities others might overlook.
• Solution-oriented: You identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
• Collaborative: You work across teams to embed sustainability into everyday operations.
• Detail-obsessed: Compliance and accuracy are non-negotiable.
• Proactive and strategic: You anticipate risks, improve systems, and drive long-term environmental and social impact.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.