Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About The Role

• The Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer (CSSO) will lead Kaltani’s sustainability, ESG, and strategic growth agenda ensuring measurable environmental impact, global credibility, and long-term corporate value creation
• This role sits at the intersection of strategy, climate finance, and circular economy innovation, integrating sustainability metrics across operations, investments, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
Sustainability & ESG Leadership

• Develop and execute Kaltani’s corporate sustainability and ESG strategy in line with UN SDGs, national climate policies, and investor expectations
• Create measurable frameworks for environmental and social impact (waste diversion, CO? offset, jobs created, water saved, etc.)
• Oversee production of the annual Sustainability & Impact Report aligned with GRI, SASB, and TCFD standards
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Nigerian and international environmental policies
• Partner with the CFO and COO to embed ESG metrics into operations, budgeting, and performance dashboards.

Carbon & Plastic Credit Monetization

• Lead the design, registration, and sale of verified carbon and plastic credit projects (Verra, Gold Standard, Plastic Credit Exchange, etc.)
• Manage MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) systems for emissions and recycling impact tracking
• Collaborate with external consultants and auditors for certification and verification processes
• Integrate carbon revenue forecasting into financial models and investor decks
• Ensure Kaltani achieves high-integrity credit status with recognized global standards

Strategic Partnerships & Growth

• Build and manage strategic relationships with donor agencies, and sustainability investors (IFC, SocGen, AfDB, NSIA, Helios, etc.)
• Identify and develop new sustainability-driven projects (e.g., composting, RDF, biogas, landfill gas capture)
• Collaborate with the CEO and CFO on blended finance, grant funding, and equity-linked sustainability instruments
• Represent Kaltani at international sustainability and climate finance forums
• Drive global visibility through partnerships, awards, and certification initiatives.

Policy & Advocacy

• Provide strategic advisory to governments and regulatory bodies on circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks
• Strengthen engagement with ministries, UNEP, World Bank, and other policy partners
• Position Kaltani as a thought leader in Africa’s waste-to-wealth and circular economy space
• Contribute to national dialogues on green growth, low-carbon development, and waste regulation.

Strategic Planning & Corporate Development:

• Lead corporate strategy formulation and business expansion initiatives
• Conduct market intelligence on circular economy trends, competitor benchmarking, and sustainability innovations
• Facilitate long-term strategy sessions with the executive team and Board
• Align sustainability objectives with growth metrics, ensuring business resilience and profitability.

Key KPIs (First 12–18 Months)

• Objective: Establish Kaltani’s credibility in sustainability and carbon credit markets
• KPI: Complete the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) process and secure registry verification for carbon and plastic credits generated from Kaltani’s Abia State operations
• Objective: Strengthen sustainability reporting and global transparency
• KPI: Publish Kaltani’s first independently audited Sustainability and Impact Report, fully aligned with international standards such as GRI and UN SDG frameworks
• Objective: Ensure ESG compliance and integration across operations
• KPI: Achieve full ESG compliance for all state concessions, embedding measurable sustainability metrics into operations, financial reporting, and governance processes
• Objective: Build strategic partnerships to accelerate growth and impact
• KPI: Secure at least two new sustainability-focused partnerships or funding collaborations with development finance institutions, donors, or climate investment organizations
• Objective: Position Kaltani as a recognized sustainability leader in Africa
• KPI: Earn at least one international sustainability award, certification, or public recognition for innovation and leadership in circular economy and waste-to-wealth initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10–15+ years in sustainability, ESG, climate finance, or circular economy leadership roles
• Proven track record in ESG implementation, sustainability-linked project financing, or carbon market operations
• Strong experience with waste management, recycling, or industrial sustainability programs
• Familiarity with DFIs, donor-funded projects, and public-private partnerships
• Excellent stakeholder management and public communication skills
• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Economics, or Engineering
• Certifications in ESG, Climate Finance, or Environmental Management (e.g., CDP, ISO 14001, GRI) are a plus
• International exposure or work experience in emerging markets is advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Climate and sustainability leadership
• Financial acumen and carbon monetization literacy
• Policy influence and advocacy
• Relationship management and diplomacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Execution focus with measurable impact orientation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: N30,000,000 – N35,000,000 per annum.
• Competitive executive base salary with performance-based bonus
• Equity participation and long-term incentive plan
• Relocation and housing allowance (where applicable)
• Health, insurance, and executive travel benefits

Why Join Kaltani

• Impact: Drive measurable environmental and social transformation across Africa
• Innovation: Shape new business models for circular economy and sustainability finance
• Influence: Collaborate with global institutions and shape Africa’s sustainability narrative
• Legacy: Be part of a pioneering team converting waste into opportunity, profit, and progress.