Esg Lead

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa OLX Full time

At OLX, we work together to **build a more sustainable world through trade**.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, Property24.

**We** operate leading online marketplace in Europe, Central Asia, and South Africa,** and a company that combines the agility of a startup with the scale and resources of a global enterprise. Backed by Prosus, one of the largest consumer internet groups in the world, OLX is dedicated to fostering a culture where innovation is encouraged, and excellence is rewarded.

As the ESG Lead at OLX, you play a crucial role in **helping the company fulfill its purpose** of building a more sustainable world through trade. Your role is instrumental in **executing our ESG strategy**, coordinating efforts within OLX to **drive various social and environmental programs**, building internal and external **ambassador programs**, and coordinating our **reporting**efforts**.This full-time role is based in **Amsterdam, South Africa, Portugal, Poland or Romania**.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Drive the execution of the ESG strategy across OLX.
- Collaborate with the sustainability team at Prosus to leverage each other’s programs and initiatives.
- Coordinate and support local OLX teams to implement Environmental and Social projects in different markets.
- Manage our Environmental program, including the collection of greenhouse gas emissions across all OLX businesses and markets.
- Lead our thought leadership program on the Circular Economy.
- Coordinate all company efforts on regulation reporting, acting as the link between OLX and Prosus.
- Develop and implement employee activation programs to engage our employees in sustainability initiatives.
- Evangelize sustainability across our company through trainings and workshops.
- Work with third parties such as consultancies, auditors, and communication agencies to ensure our success.

**Skills and experience**:

- Demonstrated work experience leading ESG/Sustainability topics or programs.
- In-depth understanding of material ESG topics that can drive better business outcomes.
- Knowledge of sustainable development as a strategic asset to drive business growth.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Self-driven and proactive work style.
- Ability to work across a complex set of stakeholders without formal authority (understands how to influence).
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse cultures.
- Strong project and program management, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment and is a self-starter.
- Preferred educational background: Bachelor's degree or technical education in Science or a related discipline.

**Why join OLX?**

At OLX, we invest in ourselves and each other to reach our full potential. We avoid bureaucracy and empower our teams to innovate; with opportunities, training, and leadership behaviors a key focus for all. Our commitment to inclusion ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions. And, we combine the spirit and agility of a startup with our global scale and the backing of Prosus, one of the largest consumer internet groups in the world.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX**

At OLX, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage people of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

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