Sustainability Manager at ofi

Vacancy title:
Sustainability Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Beverages, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Olam food ingredients (ofi)

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, July 20 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Sustainability Manager at ofi

About the job

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Product Information
Cocoa
We’re a super specialist in all things cocoa – beans, powders, butters and beyond. In fact, we are the number one

cocoa bean supplier globally with a leading presence in 10 key producing countries across Africa, Asia and South America. In our direct sourcing, our traceability from the farm to the factory allows us to drive sustainable practices across the cocoa supply chain.

Main Purpose of the Role
As Cocoa Sustainability Manager, you will lead the sustainability agenda for our cocoa operations in Uganda, managed by Olam Uganda Limited (OUL). You will be responsible for implementing sustainability strategies, engaging with communities and stakeholders, and driving environmental and resource efficiency initiatives.

Key Repsonsibilites

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy for OUL’s cocoa operations.
• Ensure alignment with ofi’s global sustainability goals and frameworks.
• Monitor and report on progress toward ofi Cocoa’s sustainability aspirations.
• Manage and report on existing partnerships with stakeholders and sustainability partners.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities to enhance sustainability outcomes.
• Oversee the implementation of environmental programs, including habitat restoration and conservation.
• Design and execute resource efficiency plans to improve operational sustainability.

Experience, Qualifications And Skills

• A degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sustainability management, preferably in agriculture or supply chain contexts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and motivated to take on new challenges.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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