JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops and leads a multi-pronged strategy for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG).
• Provides technical ESG assistance and support to Tembo Nickel, including coaching and best practice sharing.

• Supports external communication to investors and stakeholders on material developments in the Company’s ESG performance and credentials.
• Remains up to date on ESG trends and developments and translates them into actionable improvements across the Company’s portfolio.
• Develops and drives Tembo Nickel ESG strategy including environmental, safety, security, communications, and external relations.
• Establishes objectives and milestones to achieve short and long-term goals, embedding our strategy within the functional areas as an integrated part of how we work.
• Prioritizes the issues that are most important to Tembo Nickel, our employees, communities, and shareholders while considering opportunities for business growth and risk mitigation.

• Understands international ESG frameworks, implements and measures Tembo Nickel’s obligations under select frameworks.
• Develops external ESG reporting and works collaboratively across multiple functional areas to drive program awareness and communicates program results.
• Creates and drives engagement opportunities that serve employees, communities, and stakeholders while aligning with the Company’ mission and vision.

• Develops and executes an overall program/project management, operational, and change management strategy related to business initiatives/processes.
• Works cross-functionally to develop and implement successful environmental, corporate communications, and public relation strategies.
• Acts as a thought leader in ESG; Understanding current and future challenges within the industry and educating and prioritizing these issues with internal teams and external stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES
• The ability to influence and catalyse change to improve ESG performance of companies through the application of exceptional interpersonal, relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Commercial, creative, and pragmatic thinking about improving ESG practices.
• The ability to work autonomously with a hands-on approach.
• Practical and innovative leadership with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and results. The ability to balance idealism with pragmatism.
• A creative thinker with strong interest in executing new strategies to drive increasing value to our employees, communities, and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build out metrics and synthesize data.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience of ESG strategy development and implementation.
• A strong background in Environmental Management in a reputable organization.
• Relevant educational qualifications, including A master’s degree in either Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related fields.
• At least 15 years of professional experience within ESG, Sustainability or CSR that include driving corporate ESG/CSR initiatives that tie to strategic business objectives; 8 years of team leadership experience.

Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role title in the subject via email jobs@tembonickel.com 

Note: We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities based on merit and we do not charge candidates any fees in the whole recruitment process

Women are strongly encouraged to apply