Manager- ESG

Job Description

3. JOB PURPOSE:Manage the development of overall ESG and CSR agenda, including development and implementation of internal and external programs, ensuring alignment and visibility with companiesu2019 initiatives. Manage the execution of Corporate Social Responsibility programs to increase companyu2019s visibility and impact and contribution to the community at large. 4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:ESG

• Develop solutions to respond to the complex and evolving policy, regulatory, and business environment risks and opportunities associated with ESG.
• Review/analyze corporate activities and provide recommendations related to enhancing ESG strategy, methods, framework, and related tools to support in achieving ESG objectives.
• Manage the review and development of ESG programs and related reporting, such as materiality assessments, peer benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, gap analysis, metric/KPI identification (in alignment with ESG reporting standards such as GRI), and the preparation of reporting (internal and external) materials.
• Manage engagement teams performing fieldwork, including project management, client management, review of analysis, work papers and reports and presentations.
• Manage client relationships, business development efforts, and drafting thought leadership, as well as internal collateral and pieces of training on ESG topics work closely, but independently, under the direction of team leadership.
• Support clients in their ESG-Decarbonization digital transformation
• Manage ESG related projects, ensuring quality and liaising with internal and external stakeholders and manage budgets.

CSR Management

• Provide advice to company Leadership and Management on critical and sensitive reputation issues and communication related challenges to ensure effective decision-making.
• Manage the implementation of the company CSR strategy in line with its strategic objectives to continuously build a positive reputation and improve perception among external stakeholders.
• Ensure maintenance of sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements between the company and community groups and organizations in order to drive positive social impact and development within the UAE.
• Support the company Leadership and Senior Management on critical and sensitive reputation issues and communication related challenges to ensure effective decision-making regarding CSR activities.

• Actively communicate with stakeholders on a regular basis, deepening relationships across communities company operates in.
• Lead the implementation of communication programs and activities to ensure consistency, transparency and effectiveness of CSR activities.
• Manage the development and execution of integrated outreach on a local, regional and national scale relating to CSR.
• Engage staff and workforce about CSR and voluntary activities.

Operational Plans

• Develop consistent and realistic long and short term operational plans for the Department in line with the Division objectives and manage the implementation of the approved long and short term plans and ensure they are effectively converted into its performance objectives to realise the Division Objectives and established service levels.

Budgets and Cost Control

• Develop and manage the Department annual budget in line with the Divisionu2019s business objectives and operational plans ensuring that adequate funding provision is made for all Department activities.
• Monitor expenditure against approved Department budget on a regular basis investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Develop and implement appropriate Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls, Company guidelines in order to support execution of the Divisionu2019s work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the development of the Divisionu2019s KPIu2019s and ensure proper cascade of the Performance objectives within the Department and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure delivery of these objectives and promote a performance driven culture.
• Manage the implementation of the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines.

People Development

• Develop knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPu2019s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with the Human Capital to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Organisation Structure and Development

• Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Risk Management

• Contribute and support establishment of a Corporate Integrated Risk Management System within the Department, while identifying and assessing relevant domain risks and implement measures to manage and mitigate all identified risks within the Department.
• Communicate corporate business ethics and Companyu2019s Code of Conduct to employees within the Department and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Promote an organisation culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation and supports initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve the Department operations and services.
• Recommend improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best Industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the institution and implementation of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Reports

• Ensure that all Department MIS and progress reports are prepared to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Internal

• Regular contacts with concerned Vice President, SVP and Management as required.
• Regular contacts with ADNOC, Group Companies and other Functions and Divisions across the company on ESG related matters.

External

• Regular contacts with Government organizations and entities, Community partners, local representatives in communities ADNOC operates.
• Regular contacts with local and international vendors, contractors and third party service providers as required.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification

• Bacheloru2019s Degree in engineering, energy, ESG, sustainability or equivalent

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 12 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, preferably in a large organization, including 6 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep understanding to the global, regional and local ESG/Sustainability and Decarbonization standards for example but not limited to GRI, SASB, TCFD .. etc
• EHS Management Systems
• Social Return on Investment (SROI) or equivalent
• Social & Environmental Impact Assessment
• Strong knowledge of corporate communication strategy implementation.
• Creative and innovative approach to communications with the ability to identify new ways of working and lead the change needed.
• Strong written communications skills.
• Knowledge of companyu2019s business and operations, and ability to lead the delivery of tailored solutions in line with specific business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of market and using behavior analysis tools.
• Sound understanding of UAE community and best practices.

Professional Certifications

• Nil.

7. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• As per the approved competency dictionary.

8. behavioural CompetenciEs:

• As per the approved competency dictionary.

Keyskills :
Sustainability Engineering Market ESG Energy gri

About Company

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company or ADNOC is the state-owned oil company of the United Arab Emirates. It is the world's 12th largest oil company by production. As of 2021, the company has an oil production capacity exceeding 4 million b/d with plans to increase to 5 million bpd by 2030.