QSSK-LCK-GSCM-GROUP SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

JOB TITLE: GROUP SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

About This Job:

QSourcing Limited trading as QSourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.

On behalf of our we are looking for competent skilled and experienced Group Sustainability Communications Manager to work in Nairobi Kenya.

Job summary:

The purpose of this position is to drive the sustainability vision for the Group. The position works in collaboration with the company s internal groups and the Global Compact to improve group communications with a particular focus on sustainability initiatives EHS reporting and reporting on group companies sustainability efforts as well as build partnerships with external organizations.

KEY DUTIES:

Lead the effort to create a clearly articulated sustainability vision that is reflective of all the relevant stakeholders input and highlights how it will affect the businesses people profit and planet.

Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability communications plan in collaboration with the company s internal groups.

Secure and leverage senior level commitment and support for incorporating sustainable development (environmental social and economic prosperity) into the core processes every decision made throughout the Group.

Coordinate an internal Sustainability Steering Committee to drive and oversee the Sustainability strategy of the group.

Build effective partnerships with external organizations to support sustainability efforts.

Implement an effective organization structure clear jobs and performance outcomes.

People

Coach and develop employees in the function. Monitor performance and give ongoing feedback to maintain high performance.

Adhere to HR policies in the management of employees and maintain a conducive working environment.

Financial Management

Contribute to the development of the budget revenue opex and capex for the function for review and approval.

Manage the functions activities within approved limits.

Continuously review the cost of IT and find ways to contain and manage costs without negatively affecting customer experience

Risk Mitigation Compliance & Audit

Adhere and comply with the cGMP policies procedures and statutory guidelines.

Coordinate security and compliance across the technology space.

Facilitate statutory and internal audits.

Close gaps/lapses identified and take corrective and preventative actions identified by audits compliance reviews; investigations or any other assessment mechanisms within the agreed time lines.

Reporting

Prepare and submit EHS CSR and Sustainability programs Annual Group Sustainability reports that highlight the business impact to the relevant stakeholders within agreed format and timelines (daily weekly monthly quarterly).

Present reports that facilitate informed and sound decisionmaking. Trends insights and concerns with recommendations clearly elaborated.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a BSc in communications journalism liberal arts or equivalent or in sustainability related studies

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in media relations a digital newsroom editorial production or journalism preferably in a manufacturing or Agricultural Value Chain / engineering company

Specialist in communications government relations corporate responsibility issues management knowledge management corporate brand management and marketing services.

Excellent communication skills: written verbal and presentation skills

Good knowledge of web design and production of audio/video material

Good knowledge of computer applications for information collection management and dissemination

Strong leadership interpersonal problemsolving and analytical skills

Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

Familiarity with global trends and issues in sustainability with a particular emphasis on agricultural supply chains.