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: Our client is looking for an ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager to knit together environmental permits, social safeguards, and governance disclosures for a manufacturing and distribution group. You’ll coordinate NEMA EIA/EA renewals, waste/packaging compliance, supplier due diligence, and annual ESG reporting (GRI-aligned). The goal: reduce risk and unlock sustainable growth with credible data. 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.