Job position: Principal Sustainability Reporting Consultant Company name: Digby Wells Environmental Job type: Permanent Location: South Africa Closing Dates: 29 March 2024 As a Principal Sustainability Reporting Consultant, you will be a key contributor to our mission, to move us from the world we live to world we seek. You will work with clients to produce compelling sustainability reports and strategies, that tell the client’s sustainability story, and tick the boxes for reporting requirements and guidelines. Excellent writing skills to communicate clearly including the ability to create clear, concise and compelling sustainability reports  Extensive knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks (i.e. GRI, SASB, UN Global Compact), industry specific sustainability challenges and emerging trends  Strong analytical skills to assess ESG data and metrics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities  Strong client and stakeholder communication skills including influencing, negotiating, presenting and relationship management  Robust project management, and able to run with a project from proposal to publication, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and in budget  Flexible – able to see where help is needed and support colleagues as necessary. Curious mindset to learning and development, client relationship and contributing to the ESG team’s growth – a self-starter and motivator  Comfortable juggling a variety of tasks in a dynamic, fast – paced operational environment  As an experienced Principal ESG Consultant your main responsibilities would be: Developing compelling sustainability reports that tell clients sustainability story while also ensuring alignment with the appropriate ESG disclosure standards Delivering comprehensive ESG materiality assessment processes (including impact, finance and double materiality) tailored to each client’s unique needs Leading stakeholder engagement exercises including conducting interviews, surveys and workshops to gather valuable input for sustainability report and materiality processes Analysing ESG data and to identify trends, risks and opportunities relevant to each client  Collaborating with clients to integrate material ESG issues into their corporate strategies  Acting as the client lead for key projects, building and maintaining strong client relationships  Staying up to date with evolving ESG regulations and industry best ? Mentoring and guide junior consultants, providing leadership and expertise in Sustainability Reporting Skills  Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex ESG reports. Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships  Qualifications/Experience Required:Post graduate degree preferably in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or Financial Communications.  Project Management Certificate would be beneficial. At least 5 years’ experience in copywriting or editing for publication. Proficiency in adapting writing for audience. 10 or more years relevant experience in sustainability consulting or similar. Experience and knowledge of the resources industry (mining sector, oil and gas and renewables) would be helpful. Salary range: Market Related based on experience. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) was organized in 1980 to bring together researchers, practitioners, and users of various types of impact assessment from all parts of the world.#J-18808-Ljbffr