Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company, built on principles and foundations laid by industry giants. East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL) is East Africa’s leading beverage business, thriving on the development of great people and brands.
Role Overview
The Head of Alcohol in Society & Sustainability is a core member of the Corporate Relations team based in Nairobi. The role reports to the EABL Corporate Relations Director and partners closely with the EABL/KBL Leadership Teams. This role leads the development and delivery of EABL’s Sustainability agenda, policies, programmes, and reporting, ensuring both reputational and commercial impact.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainable Development
- Develop, refine, and execute multi-year corporate sustainability/ESG strategies and roadmaps.
- Create and implement communication strategies to publicize the company’s sustainability efforts and promote broad awareness of initiatives, both internally and externally.
- Support EABL environment, water, and agriculture strategy, policies, and programmes at the market level, taking a holistic Sustainable Development (SD) approach.
- Serve as the internal leader and expert for sustainability, monitoring emerging trends, programs, and issues, and educating others on sustainability topics.
- Support the creation and rollout of specific high-profile SD projects demonstrating company leadership.
- Support global and market compliance with environmental and water/agriculture policies and standards.
- Manage the preparation of high-quality public disclosures on sustainable reporting and governance in line with global, regional, and internal reporting standards.
Communications & Advocacy
- Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to support the business’ sustainability policy positions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to represent the company position on sustainability.
- Represent EABL on Sustainable Development and NGO Forums focusing on environment, water, and agriculture.
- Highlight and build awareness around the milestones being achieved in the value chain.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Help develop and manage relationships with key external stakeholders including Inter-Government Organizations, NGOs, Governments, financial institutions, and social entrepreneurs.
- Connect functions and Business Units to an integrated Sustainable Development strategy.
- Increase external and internal awareness and engagement around EABL’s sustainable development strategy.
- Provide senior expertise and counsel on Sustainable Development strategy and policy to business leaders.
- Work closely with EABL Foundation to implement social investment programs and maintain foundation visibility.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Business Degree and a post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Sustainability, Consulting, Communication, or Public Affairs.
- Advanced Degree: MBA degree is an added advantage.
- Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of major reporting frameworks (GRI, TSFD, IFRS1, and IFRS2).
- Subject Expertise: Strong understanding of sustainable development issues, especially water, agriculture, and environment.
- Years of Experience: 10 years in leading and managing sustainability and communication agendas.
- Specific Experience: FMCG industry experience; 3–5 years working on sensitive and complex policy agendas; experience as part of a senior business leadership team (advantage).
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership ability and strength in building relationships and managing programmes.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Diageo Workday recruitment portal by following the link provided in the application section.
