Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Analyst

Job Description

Why you matter :

At Babban Gona, sustainability is woven into the fabric of our mission. Every standard we uphold and every initiative we implement reflects our commitment to empowering farmers, protecting the environment, and strengthening the communities we serve.

As our ESG Officer, you play a critical role in supporting this mission. You help translate ESG principles into actionable steps across the organization, ensuring that our operations reflect responsible, ethical, and environmentally conscious practices. You contribute to monitoring compliance, strengthening social and environmental safeguards, and advancing initiatives that promote long-term sustainability.

Your work reinforces a culture of accountability, enhances stakeholder trust, and ensures that Babban Gona continues to grow in a way that is responsible, resilient, and aligned with global sustainability expectations.

Why this role matters :

To sustain our mission of empowering smallholder farmers and transforming rural economies, we must consistently align our actions with global sustainability standards and safeguard the ecosystems and communities we serve.

We can’t afford blind spots in our environmental footprint or gaps in managing social risk. We need a sustainability professional who is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to turning ESG principles into practical, on-the-ground action that strengthens our impact.

As an ESG Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Babban Gona’s environmental and social systems.

You will :

Support environmental and social compliance across all operations, ensuring alignment with relevant regulations, standards, and internal requirements.

Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of Babban Gona’s ESG policies, procedures, and performance frameworks.

Identify potential environmental and social risks and support mitigation efforts at both field and operational levels.

Build internal capacity by sensitizing and training teams on sustainability practices, compliance expectations, and ESG responsibilities.

Coordinate with partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives and compliance activities.

Monitor, document, and report on ESG performance, providing timely insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

You’re not just a sustainability professional, you’re a guardian of responsible growth and a driver of measurable impact. You thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments where strategy, compliance, and operational excellence intersect.

You should have :

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

3 years of hands-on experience in ESG, sustainability, or environmental and social risk management, ideally within agricultural, social enterprise, or development-focused organizations.

Proven expertise in developing and implementing ESG policies, systems, and compliance frameworks.

Strong knowledge of environmental and social risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting standards.

Experience engaging with stakeholders, including regulators, donors, and community partners, to advance sustainability objectives.

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate ESG data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Excellent communication skills to influence teams and senior management.

You’ll thrive if you are :

Insight-driven : You spot ESG risks and opportunities others might overlook.

Solution-oriented : You identify root causes and implement practical solutions.

Collaborative : You work across teams to embed sustainability into everyday operations.

Detail-obsessed : Compliance and accuracy are non-negotiable.

Proactive and strategic : You anticipate risks, improve systems, and drive long-term environmental and social impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Insurance

Pension

Performance Bonus

Annual paid vacation

Group Life Insurance