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Specialist, Sustainability

DKSH • Cyprus • Added on Nov 4, 2026
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This specialist will coordinate the French sustainability roadmap for DKSH Performance Materials, turning group commitments into local plans and tracking whether actions are delivered. The role connects carbon assessment, external evaluation and customer requests with the teams responsible for putting commitments into practice.

The work links the environmental footprint of a distribution and marketing business with the expectations of customers, suppliers and internal teams. Carbon accounting and EcoVadis assessments give the role practical ways to identify progress and gaps, while participation in global sustainability discussions brings French priorities into a wider group context.

This suits someone with three to five years in CSR or sustainability, comfortable managing projects independently and communicating in both French and English. A background in environmental science or sustainability, experience with carbon assessments, and the ability to bring colleagues and business partners into the work would be relevant.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The role coordinates the French CSR roadmap, including carbon-footprint assessments, action plans and progress reporting aligned with DKSH’s global sustainability direction. It also tracks implementation, supports environmental impact reduction across the value chain and coordinates EcoVadis assessments and follow-up. The specialist represents the French entity in global sustainability discussions, convenes the local CSR committee, responds to customer sustainability requests with internal teams and suppliers, and monitors regulatory and strategic developments. The broader aim is to make commitments measurable and workable across local operations.

Key learning opportunities for this job

The position could build practical experience in carbon accounting, sustainability reporting and EcoVadis assessment management, with exposure to both local implementation and group-level coordination. Customer requests and supplier collaboration may also deepen understanding of sustainability expectations across a distribution value chain. Participation in global forums could develop cross-market communication skills. The source does not specify formal training, certifications or a mentorship programme, so these should be confirmed during recruitment.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The stated profile is a bachelor’s or master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science or a related discipline, plus three to five years of CSR or sustainability experience. Carbon-footprint assessment experience is an advantage, and professional fluency in French and English is required. The work also calls for independent project management, organization and confident stakeholder communication. Experience coordinating action plans, interpreting external assessment results or answering customer sustainability questions would connect well with the described duties.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

Use the application to show how you have carried a sustainability project from baseline assessment through action tracking and results. If you have handled a carbon footprint or EcoVadis process, specify your role, the methods or evidence involved, and how findings informed follow-up actions. Prepare examples of communicating sustainability information in both French and English, especially where local teams, customers or suppliers had different needs. The location information is inconsistent: the listing says Nicosia, Cyprus, while the description identifies a France-based role. Clarify the work location and French-language requirements with the recruiter.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role is likely to focus on the environmental footprint of DKSH Performance Materials’ French activities and value chain, using carbon assessment and action plans to track reductions. EcoVadis and reporting work point to a need for documented evidence of progress and continuous improvement. The position also supports social and governance dimensions indirectly through internal engagement, customer and supplier responses, and monitoring CSR-related rules and expectations. It connects local activity with the group’s global sustainability strategy.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

A likely challenge is translating global commitments into locally owned actions across varied teams and activities, then obtaining reliable information to measure progress. Carbon assessments and external evaluations can require coordination across functions and suppliers. The specialist may also need to respond to customer requests while keeping claims accurate and evidence-based, and to reconcile local priorities with global reporting expectations. The description calls for bilingual communication and independent delivery, so managing competing stakeholders and timelines may be part of the work.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A day could combine reviewing action-plan progress and carbon data with coordinating next steps among local colleagues. The specialist might prepare or check EcoVadis evidence, respond to a customer sustainability request with relevant internal teams, and follow up with suppliers for supporting information. Other days may include a CSR committee meeting, a global sustainability discussion, or reviewing regulatory updates and drafting recommendations. The balance is likely to shift between analysis, coordination and communication as reporting deadlines and requests arise.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

The role could develop expertise in carbon accounting, external sustainability assessments and practical roadmap delivery. Working between French operations and group-level forums may also build experience in cross-market coordination and communicating sustainability priorities to varied audiences. Potential next steps could include broader responsibility for a country or business-unit sustainability programme, or deeper specialization in carbon management or ESG reporting. These are plausible pathways rather than confirmed promotion routes; the posting does not describe a formal development plan.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

Likely stakeholders include the France CSR lead, local business and operational teams, members of the CSR committee, and DKSH colleagues involved in global sustainability forums. Their collaboration would support local action delivery and alignment with group priorities. Customers requesting CSR information and suppliers contributing value-chain evidence are also central contacts. The specialist may coordinate information and responses between these external parties and relevant internal teams.

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