رئيس استشارات بيئية واجتماعية وحوكمة ESG Advisory Lead
- دوام كامل
About the job
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Collectively, we are facing unprecedented climate, resource, and biodiversity crisis. Minimizing harm is no longer enough. Stakeholders are holding organizations accountable to respond to these challenges proactively, responsibly, and transparently to take systematic action that results in tangible and quantifiable net benefits to the environment and society. These stakeholders also expect organizations to not only survive the shocks and stresses brought on by these global crises but thrive in this new normal.
- Our clients trust Jacobs to help solve their most complex challenges and realize their greatest opportunities. We partner with government agencies, municipalities, and the private sector on their sustainability journey. We do this by helping organizations
- Understand where they can have the greatest positive impact, and where they will be most impacted by Environmental, Social, and Governance topics.
- Demonstrate the value of action and inaction to key stakeholders.
- Set a clear strategy and implementable plans for delivery.
- Support the execution and monitor progress against those plans.
What sets Jacobs apart is our
- Deep in-house domain expertise built on decades of delivery across all sectors.
- Ability to leverage capabilities, disciplines, and technologies across all regions effectively.
- Appreciation of regional context and the unique priorities and challenges of our most valued clients.
- Culture of caring for our peers internally and our client partners.
- Emphasis on delivering robust and implementable solutions founded on trusted best practices.
The KSA Climate Response and Sustainability Advisory Lead supports the Regional Director of Climate Response Advisory by
- Proving leadership to this Capability within a Performance Unit (PU) in country.
- Collaborating with partners to shape solutions that result in tangible value to our clients and sustainable growth for Jacobs.
- Ensuring delivery and project excellence.
- Consistently representing Jacobs’ core values within the organization and externally
You will work closely and collaboratively with other Capability and Section Leaders, Growth and Sales, Market Solutions, and other functions to grow your Capability across all markets, engaging with clients and external parties to understand and drive demand for the Capability in new and non-traditional markets. You will set clear direction and be a strong role model for client focus and responsiveness. Our recruitment, retention and development programs should reflect this need.
The Lead is responsible for this Capability group performance. You will proactively predict and manage workload within the Capability, managing capacity of your team. You will also support the relevant Manager of Projects to manage project delivery risks and timely project delivery involving your Capability. You will facilitate the integration of your Capability within Jacobs’ global Capability and ensure that solutions delivered to our clients comply with relevant local standards and are consistent with Jacobs’ global practices.
Here’s what you’ll need
- Proven sales growth and business acumen and history of account leadership.
- Past or current professional experience working within or for organizations on their sustainability journey at a corporate/organizational level
- Demonstrated understanding of rapidly evolving climate, sustainability and ESG landscape and how these are being implemented globally and preferably within the middle east region.
- Knowledge and experience with key corporate sustainability reporting systems and disclosures.
- The ability to integrate diverse teams and skills effectively and systematically to provide client value.
- A passion for team growth and development, and people leadership and the ability to drive a team aligned to Jacobs culture of diversity, inclusion, empathy and authenticity.
- A strategic and innovative mindset coupled with strong business acumen and leadership capabilities.
- Strong executive level communication skills.
- Recognition within the industry preferably via reputable professional institutions.
- Existing experience in the Middle East or demonstrable adaptability to operate in the Middle East.
Jacobs. A world where you can.
From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
Locations
CityStateCountryRiyadhAll SA RegionsSaudi ArabiaBur DubaiAll AE RegionsUnited Arab Emirates