Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Manager 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) Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type Full time
Industry Agriculture

Job Description
Why you matter:

• As our ESG Manager, you are the guardian of this balance, ensuring that our growth aligns with our values of responsibility, integrity, and sustainability.
• You translate global ESG principles into practical action, leading efforts that safeguard the environment, uphold social equity, and ensure compliance with the highest standards.
• Your work drives more than compliance, it shapes a culture of accountability, builds trust with stakeholders, and ensures that Babban Gona continues to lead as a model for sustainable agricultural transformation.

Why this role matters:

• We’re growing rapidly and with growth comes greater responsibility. To sustain our mission of empowering smallholder farmers and transforming rural economies, we must ensure that every action we take aligns with global sustainability standards and creates lasting environmental and social value.
• We can’t afford blind spots in our environmental impact or inconsistencies in how we manage social risk. We need a sustainability professional who is both strategic and practical, someone who can turn ESG principles into action, ensuring our growth strengthens the ecosystems and communities we serve.
• The ESG Manager will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of our environmental and social systems, translating sustainability commitments into measurable outcomes that protect people, preserve the planet, and promote transparency.

You will:

• Oversee environmental and social compliance across all operations, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Develop and implement Babban Gona’s ESG policies, systems, and performance frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate environmental and social risks across the business.
• Build organizational capacity by training teams on sustainability standards and practices.
• Engage with partners, regulators, and stakeholders to advance Babban Gona’s sustainability agenda.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on ESG performance, providing insights that inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

Requirements
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.

You should have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in ESG, sustainability, or environmental and social risk management, ideally within agricultural, social enterprise, or development-focused organizations.
• Knowledge of IFC PS and Agricultural sector including pesticide management, supply chain, biodiversity and transportation. 
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus
• Annual paid vacation
• Group Life Insurance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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