The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. At The Coca-Cola Company, you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director, Sustainability and Packaging – Africa
Job Identification: R-123498
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule Full time
Summary
- As the Director of Sustainability – Circular Economy for Coca-Cola Africa, you will bring your demonstrated expertise and visionary leadership to guide our ambitious sustainability strategy.
- Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Sustainability in Africa, your core focus will be on data analysis, reporting, and internal auditing of sustainability initiatives.
- You will play an integral role in implementing comprehensive programs centred on packaging collection- especially plastics.
- Your entrepreneurial mindset and ability to nurture innovative solutions will ensure your contributions leave a lasting impact.
- The role demands a highly detail-oriented and structured approach, adept at working in fast-paced environments.
Function Related Activities / Key Responsibilities
- Sustainability reporting: Utilize robust data analysis and reporting techniques to communicate our sustainability journey.
- Develop compelling narratives using data-driven insights to highlight progress and stimulate wider engagement.
- Industry Awareness and Agility: Remain at the forefront of sustainability trends, technologies, and regulations.
- Your ability to integrate emerging concepts into our strategies is crucial for achieving significant impact and success.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain impactful relationships with internal teams, NGOs, government bodies, and external partners to create partnerships that advance our sustainability objectives through shared knowledge and collaborative efforts.
- Strategic Leadership: Lead sustainability practices that align with Coca-Cola’s global commitments. Your strategic vision will drive initiatives in packaging collections.
- Program Innovation: Champion entrepreneurial and innovative approaches within sustainability programs.
- Develop complex models and ensure their effective integration into our operational fabric, steering sustainable change to align with strategic objectives.
Educational Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Business Management, Engineering, or related fields.
- An MBA or other business-related advanced qualifications are highly regarded.
- Professional certifications like ISSP, IEMA, Certified Sustainability Professional, PMP, or equivalent, reflecting advanced sustainability and project management proficiency.
- Engagement in continuous learning and advanced courses on Circular Economy, emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and industry practices is encouraged.
Related Work Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years in executive leadership roles focused on sustainability, with a successful track record in leading large-scale sustainability initiatives.
- Proven ability to cultivate robust collaborations across NGOs, government, private sector, and impact investors, highlighting your skill in achieving sustainable goals.
- Experience in establishing and managing sustainability reporting standards, demonstrating adept data interpretation and performance measurement to drive continuous improvement.
- Experience working for global corporations on circular economy would be an advantage.
- Strong background in packaging collection, particularly plastics
- Experience in the development of data analysis and reporting tools to track and enhance sustainability efforts.
Functional Skills:
- Mastery of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sustainability software, alongside understanding industry regulations.
- Highly detail-oriented and structured,
- Capable of thriving in fast-paced environments
- Advanced skills in Excel. Power BI skills would be an advantage
- Strong interpersonal communications skills
- Capability to initiate and manage innovation and change within sustainability practices.
- Proven negotiation skills and budget management competence.
- High organizational and project management acumen.
How to Apply
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