Job Description
The Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist position will be part of the Sustainability Unit in Risk Management, reporting to the Head of Sustainability. The primary role of the E&S risk specialist is to support to the implementation of the bank’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Policy and E&S Standard.
Qualifications
Experience Required
- Atleast 3 years experience in similar field (Risk Management, Business manager, Advisory role, Finance, Credit, Operations, Reporting, Environment, Social Performance) in management and would be of an advantage to have:
- Demonstrated experience with ESG considerations, especially within the financial sector, and specific exposure to working with E&S risks.
- A track record in conducting E&S risk assessments, due diligence, and monitoring would be an advantage, as would experience identifying, evaluating, and managing E&S risks in project finance, corporate lending, or investment portfolios.
- Working knowledge of Uganda’s E&S regulations as they pertain to the banking sector, along with international best practices.
- Experience in preparing sustainability reports and familiarity with reporting standards such as the GRI, IFRS, TCFD, and PCAF;
- Ability to work with and interpret data required for reporting, risk management, and broad execution of the role.
Additional Information
Behavioral Competencies:
- Stakeholder engagement, confidence in engagement with various levels of stakeholders.
- Project management skills, data analysis and reporting
- Excellence and results oriented.
- Self-drive and motivation
- Good communication skills, written, presenting and public speaking
Technical Competencies:
- Knowledge and experience in ESG and Sustainability related roles
- Good understanding of ESG policies, standards and Environmental and Social Management systems
- Environment &Social risk identification, assessment, and monitoring experience
- Global ESG trends and regulatory compliance knowledge
