ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL OFFICER – ACE International Limited The primary role of this position is to work with the team and management on a variety of initiatives related to Environmental & Social (E&S) operations, and to oversee the overall E&S implementations in the company. This role is especially focused on the context of the dairy and nutrition manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate must be resourceful, capable of working autonomously, and should ideally have experience in establishing an E&S management system from scratch, particularly in the agri-food or dairy sectors. Key Responsibilities: · Oversee all E&S considerations throughout the business process within the dairy and nutrition manufacturing context. · Integrate E&S into the overall business process: systems, processes and supporting tools for incorporating E&S into each stage of the manufacturing lifecycle. · Ensure adequate E&S risk assessment and management. · Develop, implement and oversee the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS), ensuring it aligns with dairy manufacturing operations, and update/enhance the document over time. · Carry out and later on guide/oversee/support the implementation of the ESMS. · Carry out a training needs assessment of all levels at the company, including contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers within the dairy and nutrition supply chain. · Develop training plans and conduct training for relevant team members on ESMS, E&S management and E&S awareness. · Provide oversight and guidance to teams regarding E&S matters relevant to dairy and food processing. · Prepare E&S monitoring and reporting commitments to investors and stakeholders. · Oversee and manage the timely implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plans prepared by investors/shareholders. · Carry out/oversee ESG monitoring and reporting to investors and stakeholders. · Provide leadership on compliance, requirements, regulations, and standards relevant to dairy and nutrition manufacturing. · Build frameworks, and set up processes, systems, and reporting mechanisms tailored to the industry. · Develop program as per animal welfare audit checklists and coordinate regular inspections in collaboration with veterinary experts. · Basic understanding and awareness about sustainable ways of usage of utilities like electricity, steam and boiler operations, chilled water systems. This will be an added advantage. · Facilitate training programs on responsible antibiotic use, disease prevention, and cow comfort to ensure ethical livestock management. · Initiate drives to reduce energy consumption and water use per liter of milk processed through efficient CIP (Clean-in-Place), refrigeration, and steam systems in collaboration with engineering team. · Develop strategies to reduce methane emissions from dairy operations by promoting better feed conversion ratios and herd productivity and support milk sourcing team in implementation. · Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate sustainability into product design (e.g., eco-packaging, clean-label ingredients). Qualifications Minimum of five to seven years of experience in at least some of the relevant fields that span the job description, such as: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) due diligence/management; o Experience working with the IFC Performance Standards o Experience with DFIs and development banks (for example, EBRD, IFC, ADB, DFC, FMO) Agriculture/ dairy experience; Experience with the OIE guidelines on animal welfare Compliance; Investor relations; Investment-related legal experience; Unique combination of cross-cutting experience and skills—as noted above, including the following: An understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects and sustainable investments; Familiar with the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Strong English writing skills (strategic writing, pitch-oriented writing, and technical/financial writing); People skills (coordination and collaboration with team members across the company); Ability to understand and work with extensive investment fund legal documents; Ability to take on projects/challenges that are not as black and white as typical investment work (for example, assessment and compliance with environmental and social investment policies and economic/development impact analysis). Bachelor’s degree in any field related to the experience/skills noted above; Extremely strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness and enthusiasm to take on challenging work; Proven fluency working with legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and term sheets; Self-starter with proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment where everyone is expected to balance multiple roles and commitments; · Sound understanding of sustainability issues across various industry sectors with emphasis on consumer business · Ideally possess a strong understanding of the agricultural sector · Strong communication and presentation skills · Possess excellent ability to influence and be an effective collaborator Willingness to travel Show more Show less
The primary role of the Environment & Social Officer at ACE International Limited involves collaborating with the team and management to oversee Environmental & Social (E&S) operations within the context of the dairy and nutrition manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate for this position should be resourceful, capable of working independently, and have experience in establishing E&S management systems, particularly in the agri-food or dairy sectors. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee all E&S considerations throughout the business process in the dairy and nutrition manufacturing context. - Integrate E&S into the overall business process, developing systems, processes, and tools to incorporate E&S at each stage of the manufacturing lifecycle. - Ensure thorough E&S risk assessment and management. - Develop, implement, and oversee the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS) aligned with dairy manufacturing operations, updating and enhancing the document over time. - Conduct training needs assessments and provide training on ESMS, E&S management, and E&S awareness for relevant team members. - Provide oversight and guidance on E&S matters relevant to dairy and food processing. - Prepare E&S monitoring and reporting commitments to investors and stakeholders. - Manage the timely implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plans prepared by investors/shareholders. - Collaborate with R&D teams to incorporate sustainability into product design, such as eco-packaging and clean-label ingredients. Qualifications: - Minimum of five to seven years of experience in fields related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence/management, agriculture/dairy, compliance, investor relations, and investment-related legal matters. - Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards, OIE guidelines on animal welfare, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - Strong English writing skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail. - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. - Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with team members. - Sound understanding of sustainability issues across various industry sectors, with a focus on consumer business. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to influence and collaborate effectively, and be willing to travel as needed.,
About Us Ace International Limited is embarking on the development of a state-of-the-art greenfield facility in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who can take ownership of site-level project activities, coordinate with authorities, vendors, and contractors, and ensure smooth execution of civil and related works in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Job Overview The Project Coordinator will be responsible for handling on-ground project activities during the initial phase of the greenfield facility development. The role requires strong liaison skills, technical understanding of civil and site preparation activities, and ability to coordinate with consultants, vendors, contractors, and government authorities. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate with Authorities for plot demarcation and putting identification marks for the boundary. • Coordinate with Survey/Geotech investigation vendors, mobilize them to site, arrange prerequisites for their job, and get the work executed. • Collect and review reports from Survey/Geotech vendors. • Arrange site visits for potential Civil/MEP consultants and contractors. • Ensure installation of necessary safety signage at site. • Arrange quotes for temporary office set up and supervise its execution. • Construct all-weather temporary access roads suitable for 40-ft containers and 25T trucks, ensuring turning radii and proper signage. • Coordinate with Authorities for obtaining required approvals/NOCs such as site access, tree work (if applicable), temporary power and water, excavation/haul permits, borrow/disposal locations, environmental and labour registrations. • Supervise execution of land filling/cutting activities ensuring adherence to quality and safety protocols. • Oversee and supervise civil works, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. • Maintain day-to-day liaison with local authorities and government bodies for smooth project execution. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field. • 7–12 years of experience in project execution, site coordination, or civil project management, preferably in industrial/greenfield projects. • Strong understanding of site development activities including survey, geotechnical investigation, land filling, civil works, and temporary infrastructure setup. • Experience in liaising with government authorities for permits, approvals, and compliance requirements. • Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including consultants, vendors, and contractors. • Strong communication and negotiation skills in English and Telugu and preferably Kannada. • Commitment to quality and safety protocols with hands-on project management skills. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to share their resume and cover letter with the HR team of Ace International Limited. Please mention the position title in the subject line of your application. Email at careers@aceinternational.co.in