Lead the enterprise ESG and Sustainable Business agenda as the Executive Head of ESG & Sustainable Business at Vodacom Congo, based in Kinshasa. This senior role shapes sustainability strategy, climate action, social impact, and governance as a trusted advisor to the executive team.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Sustainability, Business Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
8–12+ years of progressive experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate affairs, development, regulatory, or related leadership roles.
Proven track record operating in complex, highly regulated, or multinational environments.
Telecommunications, infrastructure, or emerging markets experience is a strong advantage.
Skills & Responsibilities
ESG Strategy & Management: Define, drive, and embed comprehensive ESG and sustainable business strategies aligned with group direction and local market priorities.
Climate & Environmental Leadership: Oversee climate strategy, carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and climate risk resilience planning.
Social Impact & Inclusion: Set strategic direction for digital inclusion, education, youth empowerment, and financial inclusion programs.
Reporting & Compliance: Own the ESG reporting and disclosure agenda in alignment with international standards like GRI, TCFD, SDGs, and SASB.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the senior ESG representative with regulators, government, industry bodies, and international platforms.
Potential transition routes: People from senior corporate affairs, sustainability director, or regulatory strategy roles may bring relevant leadership and stakeholder management skills, alongside meeting the extensive ESG experience requirements.
Job description
Role Purpose
The Executive Head of ESG & Sustainable Business is accountable for defining, leading, and embedding the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Business agenda across Vodacom Congo. This role provides strategic leadership at enterprise level, ensuring ESG is fully integrated into business strategy, investment decisions, operations, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. The incumbent positions Vodacom Congo as a purpose-led, responsible and future-fit organization, delivering long-term socio-economic value while protecting the company’s reputation, license to operate, and sustainability commitments in the DRC. The role operates as a trusted advisor to the Deputy CEO, ExCo and Board, shaping decisions that balance growth, impact, and risk.
Key Responsibilities
A. Enterprise ESG & Sustainable Business Strategy
Define and drive the ESG and Sustainable Business strategy, aligned with Vodacom Group direction and local market priorities.
Embed ESG principles into commercial strategy, capital allocation, network expansion, supply chain decisions, and operating models.
Translate ESG commitments into clear priorities, targets, and execution roadmaps, with accountability across the business.
Act as the executive owner of ESG outcomes, ensuring delivery against agreed commitments.
B. Environmental & Climate Leadership
Provide executive oversight of climate strategy, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and environmental footprint management.
Lead climate risk and resilience planning, ensuring network and business continuity in the face of environmental and climate-related risks.
Ensure full compliance with national environmental regulations, Vodacom Group standards, and international best practices.
C. Social Impact & Corporate Citizenship
Set strategic direction for social impact, inclusion and digital society initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes aligned to national development priorities.
Oversee high-impact programmes in digital inclusion, education, youth empowerment, financial inclusion and gender equality.
Build and govern strategic partnerships with government, NGOs, development partners and the private sector to scale impact.
Champion Vodacom’s purpose internally, strengthening employee engagement and responsible business culture.
D. Governance, Ethics & Responsible Business
Provide executive leadership on ESG governance, ethics, human rights, responsible supply chains and anti-corruption frameworks.
