Manager/Assistant Manager, Sustainability (Environmental)

IOI Group; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading palm oil company in Putrajaya is seeking a Manager/Assistant Manager for Sustainability with at least 5 years of experience in the field. The role focuses on developing and implementing sustainability strategies, conducting training, and liaising with various departments to enhance environmental practices. It requires a degree in Environmental Science or Sustainable Development, strong communication skills, and a good command of English. This is a permanent, middle management position with significant responsibility in shaping the company's sustainability agenda.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related working experience in Sustainability, especially in the oil palm industry.
• Knowledge of sustainability management is a pre-requisite.
• Ability to plan, implement and deliver Sustainability Environmental Programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent to nurture responsible business and sustainability culture.
• Develop and review Sustainability Reporting Frameworks and Standards.
• Conduct internal training programs on environmental issues and policies.

Skills

Sustainability management

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Planning and organizing

Report writing

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Sustainable Development

Job description

Manager/Assistant Manager, Sustainability (Environmental)

Corporate

Manager/Assistant Manager, Sustainability (Environmental)

Position Level

Middle Management

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Putrajaya

Experience

Minimum 5 years of related working experience in Sustainability, especially in the oil palm industry

Qualification

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent to nurture responsible business and sustainability culture helping to engineer, manage and implement the Group’s sustainability, sustainability vision, mission, strategy and transformation agenda.
• Develop, implement and review Policies as well as Sustainability Reporting Frameworks and Standards that support the Group’s Environmental objectives and strategies.
• Conduct internal training programs on matters related environmental issues and policies.
• Coordinate with all operating units to strive towards embedding environmental sustainability in organizational culture and in business operations.
• Liaise closely with relevant departments in the compilation and verification of environmental data, and to present the info and findings in the Sustainability Report.
• Communicate sustainability initiatives or info to all employees to increase awareness and to strive towards mindset alignment.
• Conduct research on current Sustainability issues in order to stay abreast and be cognizant of new developments in sustainability‑related policies, best practices and technology related to the environment.
• Establish a strong network and coordinate discussions with sustainability practitioners, professionals, consultants, government agencies and regulatory bodies, and parties on Sustainability matters, especially related to the environment.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related working experience in Sustainability, especially in the oil palm industry.
• Knowledge of sustainability management is a pre-requisite.
• Ability to plan, implement and deliver Sustainability Environmental Programs like climate change initiatives etc.
• Ability to analyze data and information and present findings in a concise manner.
• Self-starter, confident and able to engage well with people.
• Excellent planning, organizing, coordination and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (verbal & written).
• Good command of English and possesses good report writing skills.
• Good understandings of SBTi and the GHG Protocol are plus points.