CSR AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ASSIGNMENT 

Design, manage and implement the BHH Group’s CSR and sustainable development strategy in order to make it a lever for

overall performance, reputation and creation of shared value, in line with the group’s 2030 vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. CSR Strategy & Governance

• Define and update the Group’s CSR policy in relation to ESG issues, SDGs, and the requirements of stakeholders (customers, lessors, authorities, investors).
• Establish structured CSR governance including CSR committees and relays at each industrial site or country.
• Integrate CSR into the Group’s overall strategy and internal policies (HR, purchasing, production, environment, etc.).

2. Monitoring, Reporting & KPIs

• Implement ESG/CSR performance indicators (e.g. carbon footprint, water/energy consumption, social inclusion, ethics).
• Produce an annual CSR report aligned with international standards (e.g. GRI, SASB).
• Contribute to internal and external CSR/ESG audits (e.g. ISO 14001, 26000 certifications, customer and investor audits).

3. Compliance & Certifications

• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations on social, environmental, health and ethics.
• Manage certification processes (HACCP, ISO 14001, ISO 26000, Rainforest Alliance, Ecocert, etc.).

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the Group in CSR sector initiatives (NGOs, forums, responsible business networks).
• Lead dialogue with local communities and partner NGOs on social and environmental issues.

5. Communication & Awareness

• Develop awareness-raising and internal training actions on CSR (ethics, environment, safety, diversity, etc.).
• Promote the Group’s CSR actions in communication channels (internal, PR, reports, etc.).

Job requirements and required skills

Training:

• Bac+5 in Sustainable Development, CSR, Environment, Social Sciences, Management, or equivalent
• Additional training in ESG, Audit, Ethics or Management Systems (ISO) appreciated

Experience :

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in CSR / Sustainable Development, ideally in an industrial or agri-food group
• Experience in a multi-country or multi-site environment , particularly in Africa, is a plus

Key skills:

• In-depth knowledge of CSR standards and benchmarks (GRI, SDGs, ISO 26000, Carbon Footprint, etc.)
• Good understanding of agrifood, social and environmental issues in Africa
• Excellent cross-functional coordination, change management, reporting and project management skills
• Leadership, ability to convince and influence management and stakeholders

LANGUAGES :

• Fluent French essential

Professional English required (working with international partners, ESG reporting , etc.)