Job Vacancy For Senior Officer, ESG

We are a state institution within Ghana’s precious mineral trade sector, mandated to oversee, regulate, and undertake the trading, assay and export of gold, promote value addition to the country's gold resources, support the accumulation of gold reserves, and generate foreign exchange for the country.





As a dynamic and forward-looking public entity specialising in gold and other precious mineral operations, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth in line with national priorities.





If you are passionate about contributing to the transformation of Ghana’s precious mineral trading sector and are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career, we invite you to explore the following opportunities across our operational functions.





Title: Senior Officer, ESG


Reports To: Principal Officer, ESG





Job Summary: Supports the Principal Officer, ESG in executing the Organisation’s sustainability initiatives, monitoring compliance with ESG policies, and ensuring responsible gold sourcing practices.





Key Responsibilities:





• Monitor compliance with environmental and social regulations, ensuring responsible mining practices.


• Conduct assessments on the environmental and social impacts of gold mining activities.


• Support the integration of climate change mitigation strategies within the gold value chain.


• Coordinate stakeholder engagements on ESG matters, including community consultations and government liaison.


• Develop reports on ESG performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and compliance gaps.


• Support training programmes on ESG standards for staff and external stakeholders.





Qualification Required & Experience





Skills and Qualification Requirements:





• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Social Sciences or a related field.


• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in ESG compliance, sustainability reporting, or responsible sourcing.


• Experience in stakeholder engagement and sustainability risk assessment.


• Proficiency in data collection, sustainability reporting, and impact measurement.


• Familiarity with environmental conservation strategies, carbon reduction, and circular economy models.


• Ability to analyse ESG trends and align organisational strategies with industry standards.


• Ethical and values-driven, with a commitment to sustainable development.


• Detail-oriented and analytical in ESG data management and reporting.


• Adaptable and innovative in integrating new sustainability solutions.





Location: Accra