ESG Specialist

Overview

The role of Sustainability Reporting & ESG Manager encompasses leading the organization's efforts in sustainability disclosures, climate-related reporting, and ESG initiatives aligned with global standards and local regulatory frameworks. This position involves managing greenhouse gas (GHG) data, conducting climate risk assessments, overseeing sustainability report preparation, and ensuring adherence to IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 & S2), ISSB mandates, and Qatar’s regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and release of annual ESG and Sustainability Reports.
• Ensure alignment with IFRS S1 & S2 and ISSB sustainability reporting guidelines.
• Support sustainability disclosure duties for publicly listed companies.
• Develop and refine internal reporting systems, methodologies, and controls related to sustainability.
• Coordinate ESG reporting across departments.
• Assist in formulating and deploying the organizational ESG strategy.
• Track ESG metrics and suggest enhancements.
• Establish governance processes and reporting frameworks for ESG.
• Compare company ESG performance with industry benchmarks.
• Implement and maintain GHG accounting procedures including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventories.
• Formulate GHG reporting protocols and support carbon reduction and net-zero goals.
• Conduct assessments of climate-related physical and transition risks.
• Stay informed on sustainability laws and compliance requirements within Qatar, including QFMA expectations.
• Manage interactions with ESG rating agencies, investors, and regulators.
• Gather, verify, and analyse ESG data, utilizing tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Maintain databases to support detailed sustainability reporting and guarantee data accuracy and provenance.
• Engage internal stakeholders to enhance ESG awareness and reporting skillsets.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and validation entities.
• Report sustainability performance findings to senior leadership and executive boards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related areas; Master’s degree is advantageous.
• 8 to 10 years of extensive experience in sustainability reporting, ESG management, corporate sustainability, and climate-related disclosures.
• Strong background supporting IFRS S1/S2 and ISSB-compliant disclosures, especially for listed companies.
• Expertise in GHG accounting across Scopes 1-3 and climate risk evaluation (physical and transitional).
• Familiarity with Qatar Financial Markets Authority disclosure requirements and local sustainability legislation is preferred.

Certifications & Technical Skills

• Credentials like IFRS FSA (Level 2), ISSB/IFRS Sustainability Certification, GRI Sustainability Professional, or ISO 14064 Lead Practitioner are highly desirable.
• Proficient knowledge of IFRS Sustainability Standards, ISSB framework, ESG and sustainability reporting methodologies.
• Expertise using Microsoft Excel (advanced), Power BI, Tableau, and sustainability reporting software.
• Capabilities in GHG accounting, carbon footprint management, climate risk assessments, ESG data management, and KPI development.
• Strong skills in data analysis, visualization, and ESG assurance processes.

Soft Skills

• Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation abilities; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Competent in stakeholder engagement, relationship building, and technical report writing.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational competencies.
• Efficient multitasking and time management for handling multiple deadlines.

Performance Metrics

• Meeting deadlines for ESG and sustainability reports submissions.
• Compliance with IFRS and ISSB reporting standards.
• Accuracy and completeness in GHG inventories.
• Successful enhancements to ESG reporting practices.
• Maintaining high data quality standards for ESG metrics.
• Completion of climate risk assessments in a timely manner.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with sustainability reporting outputs.
• Ongoing improvements in ESG performance indicators.