Sustainability and ESG Lead

2 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada INFRAROSE Full time US$80,000 - US$1,200,000 per year

Job Title: Sustainability (LEED & Green Infrastructure) and ESG Lead

Location: Kinshasa

Reports to: Chief Stakeholder Relations Management Officer

Type of Contract: Expat

Position Summary:

Infrarose is recruiting a committed and experienced Sustainability and ESG Lead to drive the integration of environmental and social responsibility into its infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on the modernization of N'djili International Airport in Kinshasa. Reporting to the Chief Stakeholder Relations Management Officer, the role combines oversight of LEED certification with strategic leadership over social impact initiatives, including community engagement, social risk mitigation, and local benefit-sharing.

Key Responsibilities:

1 - Strategic Sustainability Leadership

  • Design and implement a sustainability and ESG strategy in line with LEED certification

2 - LEED Certification Management

  • Lead LEED certification processes
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure LEED documentation is accurate, timely, and aligned with project goals.

3 - Environmental Compliance & Best Practice

  • Ensure compliance with DRC's national environmental laws and international standards.
  • Supervise environmental impact assessments (EIA), life-cycle analysis, and other regulatory submissions in coordination with consultants and authorities.

4 - Cross Departmental Collaboration

  • Work closely with project teams, technical leads, and stakeholder relations staff to integrate sustainability into all aspects of project execution.
  • Support the CSRMO in engaging institutional stakeholders (e.g., RVA, ministries) on sustainability-related commitments.

5 - Capacity Building & Knowledge Management

  • Lead internal capacity building on sustainability, including training of site staff and technical teams on LEED principles
  • Build a database of sustainability practices and documentation that can be shared with stakeholders.

6 - Communication & Reporting

  • Prepare periodic sustainability performance reports and dashboards for senior management and government partners
  • Support stakeholder communication strategies by contributing sustainability narratives, data, and visuals for presentations and public engagement.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 /8 years of experience in sustainability, with at least 3 years leading LEED-certified infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working in emerging or African markets is highly desirable.
  • Bilingual (French and English) strongly preferred.

Key Attributes:

  • Proven leadership in managing environmental and social risks in complex infrastructure environments.
  • Strategic thinking, cross-cultural communication, and collaborative leadership.
  • Strong project management and reporting skills, with attention to compliance and documentation.

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