Senior Manager - International ESG

About Emirates Global Aluminium

Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry.  EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.

JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure that all international subsidiaries of EGA adhere to robust Environment, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) policies, procedures, and reporting standards. 
Align global operations with the company’s ESG strategy by defining and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring compliance with international and corporate ESG requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Policy and Procedure Development: Develop, implement, and monitor ESG policies and procedures across all international subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulations.
ESG KPI Development: Define and establish measurable ESG KPIs for international entities, tailored to local contexts while aligning with the company’s global reporting framework.
Reporting and Compliance: Oversee the collection, validation, and reporting of ESG data from international subsidiaries to ensure accurate and timely submission for global ESG disclosures.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work with subsidiary leadership, regional teams, and external partners to ensure consistent adoption of ESG initiatives and foster a culture of sustainability across the organisation.
Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training programs to educate subsidiary teams on ESG policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Risk Management: Identify and assess ESG-related risks in international operations, providing recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance sustainability performance.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor global ESG trends, regulations, and best practices to recommend updates to policies, procedures, and KPIs to maintain leadership in sustainability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, operations, legal, and other departments to integrate ESG considerations into business strategies and decision-making processes.

AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:
Guidelines: 
Thinking within clearly defined policies, standards and specific objectives. 
Decision Making: 
Direction of work is subject to practices and procedures, output is managed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications is preferred.

Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 12+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or corporate social responsibility, with at least 5 years in a global or international context.
Proven track record of developing and implementing ESG policies, procedures, or reporting frameworks.

Skills:
Strong understanding of global ESG frameworks and standards.
Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different regions.
Analytical skills to define, measure, and report on ESG KPIs.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and ESG reporting software.
Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus for working with international subsidiaries.