Company: NovaSklo
Location: Ukraine
Employment type: Full-time
Level: Middle / Senior
About the Role
NovaSklo is seeking an ESG Officer to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing development of the ESG framework for a large-scale industrial greenfield project (float glass plant), in line with international standards and the requirements of development finance institutions (IFC, World Bank Group, EBRD, etc.).
This role is critical to the project’s investment attractiveness, long-term business sustainability, and compliance with international best practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. ESG & Sustainability
· Develop and implement the company’s ESG strategy
· Integrate ESG principles into business processes, operating models, and investment decision-making
· Coordinate ESG initiatives across the development, construction, and operational phases of the plant
2. Compliance with International Standards
· Ensure compliance with:
· IFC Performance Standards
· World Bank Group EHS Guidelines
· National and EU environmental and social legislation
· Prepare the company for ESG audits and investor/lender due diligence processes
3. Environmental Pillar
· Manage environmental risks related to emissions, water, waste, and energy efficiency
· Contribute to the implementation of EPD, LCA, and decarbonization approaches
· Monitor environmental performance indicators and ESG KPIs
4. Social Pillar
Develop and oversee policies on occupational health and safety, labor standards, and human rights
Engage with local communities and key stakeholders
Participate in the development of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and grievance mechanisms
5. Governance
· Develop and implement ESG policies, codes, and internal procedures
· Support transparency and best practices in corporate governance
· Collaborate with legal and finance teams on ESG-related risks
6. Reporting & Communications
Prepare ESG reports for investors, banks, and partners
Coordinate ESG data collection and internal analytics
Participate in communications with international financial institutions
Candidate Requirements
Must-have
· 3–7 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, EHS, impact, or related fields
· Hands-on experience with international standards (IFC, World Bank, EBRD experience is an advantage)
· Strong understanding of industrial and manufacturing projects (construction, energy, heavy industry)
· Experience in ESG reporting, policy development, and audits
· English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level or higher
Nice-to-have
· Experience with greenfield projects
· Exposure to international financial institutions
· Knowledge of LCA, EPD, and decarbonization tools
· Experience with ESG due diligence or lending processes
Personal Attributes
· Strong systems thinking and structured approach
· High level of ownership and accountability
· Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
· Comfort operating in complex, long-term project environments
We Offer
· Participation in one of the largest industrial reconstruction projects in Ukraine
· Collaboration with international financial partners
· A real opportunity to build the company’s ESG architecture from the ground up
· Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities
Send your CV with the subject ESG officer to the email address: [email protected]