ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager

Legal & Compliance

K sh 170,000 – 300,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Loresho (Lower Kabete Rd, near Lion’s Eye Hospital) Overview: Ready to turn compliance into a growth engine? As ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager, you’ll be the linchpin connecting environmental permits, social safeguards, and governance disclosures for a manufacturing and distribution powerhouse. Your work ensures the business runs clean, safe, and above reproach no surprises from regulators or communities. Day-to-day, you’ll juggle NEMA EIA/EA renewals, hazardous waste controls, and supplier due diligence with precision. Think of it as auditing with impact: each closed CAPA, every permit renewed, and every site trained adds credibility and reduces risk, while aligning operations with ESG best practices. You’ll also spearhead annual ESG reporting, translating complex data into compelling, GRI-aligned narratives that executives and investors actually read. And yes, you’ll be the go-to for sustainability initiatives from energy efficiency to packaging solutions, making compliance feel less like a checklist and more like a lever for growth. In short, this role blends technical mastery with strategic influence. If you thrive on detail, love turning rules into actionable programs, and want your work to visibly improve the company’s footprint and reputation, this is your stage. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain compliance calendar (NEMA permits, county licenses, hazardous waste). - Run supplier ESG due diligence and corrective action plans. - Lead annual ESG report; align metrics to GRI/UNGC where applicable. - Train sites on incident reporting, community engagement, and grievance logs. - Coordinate audits; close CAPA and report progress to EXCO. - Support sustainability initiatives (energy, water, packaging). Education & Experience: - Environmental Science/LL.B/Business; 5–7 years ESG/compliance. - Experience with EIA/EA, audits, and reporting frameworks. Skills & Tools: - Policy design, auditor management, data collection, and BI dashboards. KPIs: - Permit compliance, audit findings closed, ESG scorecard targets, stakeholder feedback. Compensation (Kenya): KES 170,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, PPE/site allowances, training. Growth Path: - Senior ESG Manager → Head of Sustainability/Compliance → Director, Corporate Affairs. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.