Sustainability & Communication Specialist

Job Title: Sustainability & Communication Specialist

Purpose: Support the Line Manager in communicating sustainability-related methods and systems to business units.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies, ensuring activities are properly executed and monitored.
• Identify and respond to stakeholder interests and requests, escalating complex issues when required.
• Contribute to the implementation and reporting of sustainability initiatives, including action plans, KPIs, agreements, compliance documentation, payment procedures, communications, and close-out reporting.
• Support the preparation and implementation of Sustainability Initiatives, including action plans, KPIs, agreements, compliance procedures and documentation, payment procedures, communications, and close-out reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of budget proposals/forecasts related to social, non-profit, and external communication activities.
• Assist in monitoring the approval process and execution of projects.
• Support reporting on budget utilization and project implementation.
• Assist in drafting communications and preparing meeting minutes.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with stakeholders.
• Support internal communication activities, ensuring timely dissemination of information to employees and affiliates.
• Support external communication activities.
• Support the management and updating of content in the internal Portal.
• Support drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Prepare energy market analytics and presentations as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Higher University degree.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar role within a local or international company; experience in the petroleum industry is preferable.

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, understand the broader picture, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely completion.
• Strong self-management, planning, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good verbal and written English language skills.
• Good knowledge of Kazakh and Russian languages.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based position, 5/2 work schedule, with business trips across Kazakhstan and abroad if required.