The Kenya Association of Manufacturers – the representative
organization for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya is seeking to
competitively fill the following position:-
ESG Lead at Kenya Association of Manufacturers
- Title:
ESG Lead at KAM
- Report
to: Head of Consulting and Sustainability
- Direct
Reports: None
- Department:
Consulting and Sustainability
- Location:
Nairobi
- Contract
Type: 2 years Fixed Term with possible extension
Job Purpose:
The ESG Lead will coordinate and conduct SAVI activities in
Kenya for KAM. The position combines general project management
responsibilities with technical facilitation and implementation with companies.
In the role, the candidate will support Kenyan companies (KAM members) in
successfully achieving capacity to reporting and improving their ESG
performance and facilitating sustainability dialogues across selected companies
value chains.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead
the design, localization, and integration of ESG and EUDR compliance
services into KAM’s consulting portfolio under the SAVI programme.
- Coordinate
sector prioritization, company scoping, and ESG/EUDR needs, readiness, and
gap assessments across various manufacturing value chains.
- Oversee
development and quality assurance of ESG and EUDR services and compliance
roadmapsaligned with international standards.
- Build
institutional delivery capacity at KAM through internal ESG and EUDR
trainings and service delivery support.
- Recruit,
onboard, and deliver pilot cohorts for ESG reporting and EUDR compliance
services.
- Lead
baseline assessments, risk assessments, and compliance diagnostics for
participating companies in collaboration with international consultants.
- Design,
mobilize and facilitate group trainings, workshops, and awareness sessions
on ESG reporting and EUDR requirements.
- Coordinate
one-on-one technical assistance, site visits, field validations,
assessments, and value-chain mapping activities.
- Facilitate
upstream supplier engagement and multi-stakeholder dialogue to support
traceability, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements:
Education
- University
degree in environmental management, engineering, business sustainability,
or related field.
- Postgraduate
degree or professional certification in climate change, ESG reporting, or
project management is an advantage.
Personal attributes and skills:
- 5–7
years’ experience in ESG, sustainability or environment, industrial
development, or climate-related projects.
- Demonstrated
experience in supporting companies in carbon accounting, making ESG/EUDR
strategies or climate-action plans.
- Strong
ability to facilitate interactive workshops and company sessions on
sustainability, and ESG integration.
- Proven
ability to develop or review ESG reports and advise on sustainability
indicators and disclosure standards (GRI, SASB, or equivalent).
Membership Manager
Job Purpose: To provide oversight and strategic
direction for members recruitment, retention, services & customer
experience.
Data Analytics Intern
Job Purpose:
KAM is seeking a passionate and skilled Data Scientist to
join our policy advocacy team as an intern. The ideal candidate will leverage
data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, statistical
modeling to drive insights that support advocacy efforts. This role involves
working closely with Policy, and Regulatory Advocacy team to transform complex
data into actionable insights that influence policy for the benefit of KAM
Members.
Closing date: 31/07/2025