Manager-ESG (Kuwait)
7 days ago
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Global Talent Partner | Masters of ManagementAre you a trailblazer? Do you enjoy driving business growth and development? Are you ready to make a mark?
If you're passionate about shaping a more sustainable future, join our team
Who are we?
KPMG Kuwait is expanding the ESG/ Sustainability practice, which helps organizations improve their corporate sustainability management as well as support organizations in developing their strategies to specific sustainability challenges. Our goal is to help our clients understand and respond to sustainability trends that are driving changes in markets, regulations, and technologies.
Our work ranges from supporting the development of strategy, management, and reporting to helping clients resolve implementation challenges in areas such as climate change, ethical supply chain management, sustainable finance, decarbonization, human rights, economic development, net-zero commitments, corporate citizenship, and other emerging areas.
We do what matters
This is the job for you if you have:
- Minimum 8 years of experience within related disciplines with at least 5+ years of Sustainability advisory, assurance and/ or verification experience.
- Relevant experience working inside a company or as an external consultant on ESG/ sustainability projects. For example:
- Experience in establishing sustainability development strategies.
- Experience in Sustainability Reporting/ advisory based on the following frameworks - UNGC, GRI, UN Principles for Responsible Banking, UN Principles for Responsible Investment, TCFD, SASB, etc.
- Experience in DJSI, CDP and other rating agencies reporting/ advisory a plus.
- Experience in Sustainable Finance.
- Experience in Human Right Assessment and Gender Equality research and reporting.
- Understanding and working knowledge of the following concepts and frameworks - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Integrated Reporting (IR), International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TCFD), UN Sustainably Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Environment and Social Governance (ESG), Occupational Health and Safety Frameworks (OSHA, OSHAD), Social Return on Investment (SROI) or equivalent, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental & sustainability studies or other relevant discipline.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English (spoken and written Arabic is an advantage).
- Strong communication and presentation capability.
- Ability to thrive in an international and multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist the ESG&S team to deliver advisory and assurance projects.
- Help raise KPMG Bahrain's profile in the ESG&S field among businesses and government regulatory bodies.
- Educate client's senior management on the value of ESG&S.
- Identify CC&S business opportunities.
- Help develop business plan, pitches and engagements - support the team with developing new propositions, actively build a network in Bahrain, respond to RfPs/ tenders.
- Partner with KPMG's ESG&S regional and global network where necessary.
- Help build a strong ESG&S team, including deliver training to staff in sustainability reporting and assurance.
Why joining KPMG is beneficial for you:
It is more than a career opportunity It is a chance to join a high-performing team that delivers a broad range of solutions to clients, across different industries.
- We're fully committed to developing a lifelong learning culture.
- We recognize potential, nurture talent and reward high performance.
- We offer tax free income.
If this is your first international assignment, no need to worry We will support you with the transition and relocation to make sure that it is as smooth and hassle-free as possible, through the following:
- Immigration and Visa support
- Cash Advances
- Annual Tickets
Mid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Consulting
IndustriesAccounting and Environmental Services
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