ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager Abuja

KannyVic Enterprise Consult - Our client, a fast-growing agribusiness and climate-smart infrastructure company, is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Delta, and Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time Description

We are looking for an experienced ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager to lead our Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) agenda, Health & Safety systems, and compliance framework across operations. The role ensures that all projects and activities meet required regulatory, environmental, safety, quality, and sustainability standards while supporting continuous improvement across the business. This position plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding people, protecting the environment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with both local regulations and donor/investor requirements.

Drive ESG strategy alignment across all operations and projects Track, measure, and report ESG and SDG performance indicators Lead sustainability and climate-smart reporting initiatives Support donor and investor ESG compliance reporting

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

Develop and enforce health and safety policies and procedures Conduct risk assessments across sites and operations Ensure proper PPE usage and worker safety compliance Lead incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions Oversee environmental compliance (waste, water, effluent, chemicals, emissions)

Quality, Compliance & Systems:

Establish and maintain QHSE management systems Coordinate ISO readiness and certification processes (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 basics) Ensure adherence to quality control standards across operations Maintain regulatory compliance documentation and audit readiness

Monitor contractor and site compliance with safety and quality standards Review operational practices to ensure alignment with company policies Identify gaps and implement corrective and preventive measures

This role carries stop-work authority and may:

Stop any unsafe work immediately Reject work that does not meet required quality standards Escalate serious compliance, safety, or environmental issues directly to the CEO/MD Recommend suspension of non-compliant operations or contractors where necessary

5–10 years’ experience in ESG, HSE, compliance, environmental management, agriculture, or construction environments Proven experience managing safety systems and compliance frameworks

Working knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001 or equivalents) Experience in HSE reporting and incident management systems Strong understanding of ESG/SDG frameworks and sustainability reporting Risk assessment and mitigation planning experience Familiarity with regulatory compliance in operational/project environments

Strong leadership and authority in compliance enforcement Excellent reporting and documentation skills Attention to detail and high level of accountability Ability to influence teams and enforce standards across departments

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape ESG and compliance systems at organizational level Leadership role with direct access to executive management Exposure to donor-funded, infrastructure, and sustainability-driven projects Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

24th December, 2026. How to Apply

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