Director Sustainability, Packaging, Africa at The Coca-Cola Company

• Sustainability reporting: Utilize robust data analysis and reporting techniques to communicate our sustainability journey. Develop compelling narratives using data-driven insights to highlight progress and stimulate wider engagement.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead sustainability practices that align with Coca-Cola's global commitments. Your strategic vision will drive initiatives in packaging collections.
• Program Innovation: Champion entrepreneurial and innovative approaches within sustainability programs. Develop complex models and ensure their effective integration into our operational fabric, steering sustainable change to align with strategic objectives.
• Industry Awareness and Agility: Remain at the forefront of sustainability trends, technologies, and regulations. Your ability to integrate emerging concepts into our strategies is crucial for achieving significant impact and success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain impactful relationships with internal teams, NGOs, government bodies, and external partners to create partnerships that advance our sustainability objectives through shared knowledge and collaborative efforts.

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Business Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• An MBA or other business-related advanced qualifications are highly regarded.
• Professional certifications like ISSP, IEMA, Certified Sustainability Professional, PMP, or equivalent, reflecting advanced sustainability and project management proficiency.
• Engagement in continuous learning and advanced courses on Circular Economy, emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and industry practices is encouraged.

• Minimum of 10 years in executive leadership roles focused on sustainability, with a successful track record in leading large-scale sustainability initiatives. Experience working for global corporations on circular economy would be an advantage.
• Strong background in packaging collection, particularly plastics
• Experience in the development of data analysis and reporting tools to track and enhance sustainability efforts.
• Proven ability to cultivate robust collaborations across NGOs, government, private sector, and impact investors, highlighting your skill in achieving sustainable goals.
• Experience in establishing and managing sustainability reporting standards, demonstrating adept data interpretation and performance measurement to drive continuous improvement.

• Mastery of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sustainability software, alongside understanding industry regulations.
• Capability to initiate and manage innovation and change within sustainability practices.
• Proven negotiation skills and budget management competence.
• High organizational and project management acumen.
• Highly detail-oriented and structured,
• Capable of thriving in fast-paced environments
• Advanced skills in Excel. Power BI skills would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal communications skills

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