KPMG Sustainability supports organizations with sustainability reporting, strategy, circular economy and assurance in the UAE and Oman market. We are looking to hire a manager to support the growth of our practice across the UAE with a focus on and to be located in Dubai supporting companies to respond to sustainability challenges and upcoming legislation.
Within the Sustainability Department, the manager will be responsible for:
- Project management – day to day management of projects, ensuring quality and liaising with internal and external stakeholders and manage budgets.
- Business development – support the team with developing new propositions, actively build a network in the UAE & Oman, respond to RfPs
- Team management – help junior team members develop new skills, monitor their performance, support their development and help manage their career growth.
Performance will be measured on following factors
- Sales and business development
- Managing engagements within budget
- Feedback of team members
- Feedback of clients (repeat work)
Required skills and knowledge for the role
- 7+ years of experience within related disciplines
- 3+ years of Sustainability advisory and verification experience
- English speaking however (Arabic & English preferred)
- Experience with ISAE 3000, Integrated Reporting, GRI Standards Reporting Guidelines
- Ensure that the team reacts and responds to the goals in its day-to-day function
- Excellent written and oral business communication skills
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Demonstrated experience with consensus and relationship building
- Experience and track record in public speaking and media to promote activitites
- Proven track record in project management
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage sustainability assurance and advisory projects
- Proven track record in business development
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of clients
- Evidence of client networking success
- Oversee the delivery of projects on time, to meet quality and budgetary targets, while striving to exceed client expectations
- Experience in supporting a team in developing, growing, leading, and inspiring strong teams with a relationship building management style
- Postgraduate degree or equivalent with extensive related education in this field
Knowledge / Technical Skills
- Understanding of the following concepts and frameworks:
o Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)o Integrated Reporting (IR)
o International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
o Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TCFD)
o Sustainably Development Goals (SDGs)
o United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
o Environment and Social Governance (ESG)
o Occupational Health and Safety Frameworks (OSHA, OSHAD)
o Social Return On Investment (SROI) or equivalent