Environment & Social Officer

As an Environment & Social Officer at ACE International Limited, your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the team and management on various initiatives related to Environmental & Social (E&S) operations, specifically focusing on the dairy and nutrition manufacturing industry. Your role will involve overseeing the overall implementation of E&S practices within the company. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee all E&S considerations in the dairy and nutrition manufacturing processes. - Integrate E&S into the business process by developing systems, processes, and tools for incorporating E&S at each stage of the manufacturing lifecycle. - Ensure thorough E&S risk assessment and management. - Develop, implement, and manage the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS) tailored to dairy manufacturing operations. - Conduct training needs assessment and provide training on ESMS, E&S management, and awareness to relevant team members. - Monitor and report E&S commitments to investors and stakeholders. - Lead compliance efforts related to dairy and nutrition manufacturing standards and regulations. - Develop frameworks and reporting mechanisms specific to the industry. - Coordinate animal welfare audits and inspections with veterinary experts. - Facilitate training programs on responsible antibiotic use, disease prevention, and ethical livestock management. - Implement strategies to reduce energy consumption, water use, and methane emissions in dairy operations. - Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate sustainability into product design. Qualifications: - Minimum of five to seven years of experience in ESG due diligence/management, agriculture/dairy, compliance, investor relations, and investment-related legal fields. - Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards, OIE guidelines on animal welfare, and UN SDGs. - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work with legal documents and take on challenging projects. - Sound understanding of sustainability issues in various sectors, with emphasis on consumer business. - Willingness to travel and collaborate effectively with team members. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.),