Sustainability Specialist

Role Purpose:

The Associate - Sustainability will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of Majid Al Futtaim Group’s sustainability strategy, including the Net Positive Carbon & Water and Circular Economy commitments, within Majid Al Futtaim Retail. The role holder will also be responsible for working with internal stakeholders (in particular sustainability leads and champions in each country) and external advisors to develop and deliver relevant targets, policies, and guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the sustainability strategy for Majid Al Futtaim Retail, in coordination with the relevant teams in all countries of operation, and in line with Majid Al Futtaim Group’s sustainability vision and strategy Dare Today, Change Tomorrow

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  Support the implementation of the sustainability strategic actions/initiatives and associated policies through the network of sustainability leads and champions within Majid Al Futtaim Retail

• Own a number of sustainability initiatives and ensure successful implementation

Minimum Qualifications/education

• A post-graduate degree in a sustainability or real estate related discipline e.g. environmental sciences, architecture, engineering

Minimum experience

• 3 years’ experience in a sustainability-related role in a corporate organization or consultancy
• Knowledge of the real estate industry and the built environment
• Retail experience is a plus

Skills

• Technical sustainability skills e.g., green buildings, carbon management, health, and wellbeing
• Strong project management skills in order to manage a program of work with internal and external partners
• Excellent communication skills in writing and in person in order to engage staff internally
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload