Director Sustainability, Packaging, Africa

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities: 

• 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. 

Education Requirements: 

• 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. 

Related Work Experience: 

• 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. 

Functional Skills: 

• 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