Sustainability Specialist - Store

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at affordable prices . We are part of IKEA Al-Homaizi Limited, operating in three countries - Kuwait, Jordan, and Morocco.

Our keywords are Home, People, Happiness, Development, Leadership, Inclusion & Diversity, All with Passion!

Join us to bridge your dreams and unique ideas within an organization that believes in People !

A day in your life with us:

• Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.
• Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.
• Identify or create new sustainability indicators.
• Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.
• Write project proposals to secure funding for sustainability projects
• Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
• Identify or procure needed resources to implement sustainability programs or projects.
• Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.
• Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
• Create marketing or outreach media, such as brochures or web sites, to communicate sustainability issues, procedures, or objectives.
• Collect information about waste stream management or green building practices to inform decision-makers.
• Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
• Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.

• 5+ years experience in Sustainability with a degree in Environmental Studies.
• Track record of Developing sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies
• Experience working successfully within a matrixed organization.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team or teams, working in multiple projects simultaneously

A few more details for you

This position is full-time and is located in Kuwait. Some travel may be required. 

Please send your  CV in English and tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.