Brand Executive- Sustainability at Kenya Airways

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for supporting the execution of the airline’s environmental, social and governance sustainability objectives. The job holder will work closely with the Brand & Sustainability Manager in delivery and execution of the Kenya Airways sustainability agenda related to climate change, single use plastics, gender equality, wildlife trafficking and sustainable tourism.

Principle Accountabilities;

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Manage engagement with different business units and relevant stakeholders to deliver actionable plans and measurable outcomes for sustainability related initiatives.
• Identify and forge partnerships with a diverse range of external partners from local authorities to organisations, to deliver programmes and enhance sustainability outcomes for KQ.
• Participate in sustainability programs with Aviation industry players and other relevant stakeholders.

Reporting

• Report and monitor progress and identify gaps in the airline’s sustainability programme and materiality assessment.
• Support the development of sustainability reports to meet KQ’s sustainability objectives.

Communication

• Contribute to thought leadership from the ESG perspective and capacity building events across the airline.
• Oversee the execution of brand and communications programs and activities for Sustainability.
• Promote and raise awareness of emerging sustainability issues and developments with the airline’s employees.
• Developing and executing our engagement campaigns to support our strategic sustainability goals
• Prepare sustainability documents and communication materials to enable effective stakeholder engagement.

Sustainability Strategy Formulation

• Identify opportunities for the application of new innovations and long-term sustainability projects aligned with strategy.
• Coordinate and implement special CSR projects with other departments to promote sustainability strategy
• Support implementation and execution of the sustainability strategy of the brand as well as continually evaluate and develop upon the existing strategy

Additional Accountabilities;

• Manage engagement with different business units and relevant stakeholders to deliver actionable plans and measurable outcomes for sustainability related initiatives.
• Report and monitor progress and identify gaps in the airline’s sustainability programme and materiality assessment.
• Identify and forge partnerships with a diverse range of external partners from local authorities to organisations, to deliver programmes and enhance sustainability outcomes for KQ.
• Support the development of sustainability reports to meet KQ’s sustainability objectives.
• Promote and raise awareness of emerging sustainability issues and developments with the airline’s employees.
• Participate in sustainability programs with Aviation industry players and other relevant stakeholders.
• Developing and executing our engagement campaigns to support our strategic sustainability goals
• Prepare sustainability documents and communication materials to enable effective stakeholder engagement.
• Identify opportunities for the application of new innovations and long-term sustainability projects aligned with strategy.
• Coordinate and implement special CSR projects with other departments to promote sustainability strategy
• Support implementation and execution of the sustainability strategy of the brand as well as continually evaluate and develop upon the existing strategy.
• Contribute to thought leadership from the ESG perspective and capacity building events across the airline.
• Oversee the execution of brand and communications programs and activities for Sustainability

Knowledge, Skills and experience;

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies, community development or a related field.
• Diverse knowledge of different sustainability challenges
• At least 2 years working in sustainability/ development, environment or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external audiences.
• Ability to take ownership of projects from inception in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts while influencing stakeholders and partners at all levels.
• Excellent writing skills

Behavioural Competences:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Concern For Order and Quality
• Flexibility
• Impact and Influence
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Understanding
• Organizational Commitment
• Teamwork & Cooperation