2019 Job Vacancy at Bunge Loders Croklaan Industries Limited
Bunge Loders Croklaan is a leading global producer and supplier of sustainable premium quality vegetable oils and fats for the food manufacturing industry. We operate as part of the global B2B edible oils business of Bunge Limited. Our products are used in a wide range of applications, from bakery and confectionery to culinary and infant nutrition.
With in-depth knowledge of ingredients, applications and processes, the Bunge Loders Croklaan team closely cooperates with customers to develop tailored solutions and create innovative products to meet their business goals and differentiate them in in the marketplace. Coordinate the execution of the Shea Sustainability Program BLC and the implementation of projects in both our sourcing countries and our factory in Tema.
Job Title: Sustainability Officer
Location: Tamale, Northern, Ghana
Contract: Type Permanent
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties
•Support in the execution of the Shea Sustainability Program BLC
•Support the coordination and monitoring of implementation of projects in both our sourcing countries and our factory in Tema
•Build and consolidate Sustainability partnerships with BLC partners
•Stakeholder engagement both internal and external (BLC departments, suppliers, NGOs, consultants, government)
•Actively participate and represent company’s interest in industry meetings/working groups (Global Shea Alliance)
•Frequently visit project areas in the West African Region (Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin etc.)
•Provide input for new project opportunities in line with BLC’s Sustainable Shea Program and Bunge’s overall sustainability strategy
•Preparing various periodic progress reports on implementation of Sustainable Shea Program
•Measure, verify and report impact on the ground
Other duties
- Performs any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time
- Departmental Relations
Maintains relations with Supply Chain department - External relations
- Maintain relations with NGO, Global Shea community, other relevant stakeholders
- Responsibility for company assets
- Has responsibility for the maintenance and effective use of office and other working tools
COMPETENCIES
- Educational qualification
oMinimum University degree – agriculture/environment/sustainability - Previous experience
oRelevant working experience (Min. 3 years in CSR/sustainability and/or cocoa other commodity industry, NGO or UN field experience is pré) - Technical skills
oAffinity with reporting and Excel (MS Office in general) - Personality
oAbility to drive change on the ground and work within our Sustainable Operating Principles - Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, fluency in French and English
- Character: has integrity and trustworthiness, persuasiveness, practical and realistic approach
- Attitude: positive, improver, collaborates well with colleagues in an international environment, willing to work in the field (Sahel region)
- Innovative thinking: ability to contribute new perspectives and ideas
- Energy: self-starter, thinks independently and takes initiative
- Execution excellence: get things done
To apply
Application Deadline: 21st October 2019