KannyVic Enterprise Consult - Our client, a fast-growing agribusiness and climate-smart infrastructure company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager
Locations: Abuja (FCT), Delta, and Rivers Employment Type: Full-time
Description
We are looking for an experienced ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager to lead our Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) agenda, Health & Safety systems, and compliance framework across operations.
The role ensures that all projects and activities meet required regulatory, environmental, safety, quality, and sustainability standards while supporting continuous improvement across the business.
This position plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding people, protecting the environment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with both local regulations and donor/investor requirements.
Key Responsibilities ESG & Sustainability:
Drive ESG strategy alignment across all operations and projects
Track, measure, and report ESG and SDG performance indicators
Lead sustainability and climate-smart reporting initiatives
Support donor and investor ESG compliance reporting
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
Develop and enforce health and safety policies and procedures
Conduct risk assessments across sites and operations
Ensure proper PPE usage and worker safety compliance
Lead incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions
Oversee environmental compliance (waste, water, effluent, chemicals, emissions)
Quality, Compliance & Systems:
Establish and maintain QHSE management systems
Coordinate ISO readiness and certification processes (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 basics)
Ensure adherence to quality control standards across operations
Maintain regulatory compliance documentation and audit readiness
Operations Oversight:
Monitor contractor and site compliance with safety and quality standards
Review operational practices to ensure alignment with company policies
Identify gaps and implement corrective and preventive measures
Authority & Decision Rights: This role carries stop-work authority and may:
Stop any unsafe work immediately
Reject work that does not meet required quality standards
Escalate serious compliance, safety, or environmental issues directly to the CEO/MD
Recommend suspension of non-compliant operations or contractors where necessary
Requirements Experience:
5–10 years’ experience in ESG, HSE, compliance, environmental management, agriculture, or construction environments
Proven experience managing safety systems and compliance frameworks
Technical Skills:
Working knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001 or equivalents)
Experience in HSE reporting and incident management systems
Strong understanding of ESG/SDG frameworks and sustainability reporting
Risk assessment and mitigation planning experience
Familiarity with regulatory compliance in operational/project environments
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership and authority in compliance enforcement
Excellent reporting and documentation skills
Attention to detail and high level of accountability
Ability to influence teams and enforce standards across departments
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape ESG and compliance systems at organizational level
Leadership role with direct access to executive management
Exposure to donor-funded, infrastructure, and sustainability-driven projects
Competitive remuneration aligned with experience