Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) & Impact Manager at BURN

About the role

• BURN Manufacturing is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) & Impact Manager to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The selected individual will play a pivotal role in conducting Social & Environmental (S&E) due diligence, monitoring, and reporting in adherence to BURN’s Sustainability Handbook and other organizational policies.
• The ESG & Impact Manager will actively contribute to the achievement of BURN’s impact goals, ensuring alignment with industry reporting standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand ESG principles and tailor strategies to meet specific organizational needs.
• Integrate ESG into the overall business strategy as a value driver for BURN.
• Conduct ESG training, capacity building, and skills enhancement programs specific to the company.
• Advocate for shared value and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Perform ESG due diligence (ESDD) and audits, enhancing organizational capacity.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of BURN's ESG action plans (ESAP).
• Prepare comprehensive ESG/Sustainability reports.
• Establish effective corporate governance structures, procedures, and processes for sustainability, stakeholder value, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure investor readiness for BURN by addressing ESG considerations.
• Conduct research on emerging sustainability trends, assess their impact on BURN's strategy, and provide insights for informed decision-making.
• Measure and communicate progress on the impact strategy to stakeholders.
• Collaborate in S&E screening with investment principals, engage external consultants for SEDD, and contribute to term sheets and Facility Agreements, embedding SE conditionalities.
• Proactively lead S&E and portfolio company monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee ESG and impact data capturing, ensuring data integrity.
• Prepare the annual impact report for the Board and Shareholders at BURN.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, public policy, economics, sustainability, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the sustainability space.
• Familiarity with industry standards, requirements, and best practices including the: Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), Principal Adverse Sustainability Impacts Statement (PIAS), IFC Sustainability Framework, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Strong research and analytical skills, with practical expertise in performing Social & Environmental due diligence.
• Proficiency in working with quantitative and qualitative data, data analysis, and reporting with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Working knowledge of climate change and TCFD requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.