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JOB LEVEL SENIOR MANAGER
REPORTING LINE DUAL REPORTING LINE:1. Group Director, Sustainability2. Managing Director, Equity Bank Tanzania
JOB PURPOSE
The role holder will have a dual role which will include being responsible for leading and managing Sustainability/ESG for Equity Tanzania and supporting the Group team on specific areas of group-wide sustainability strategy and solutions workstreams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and stakeholder engagement
In line with the Group Sustainability Strategy, develop a Tanzania focusedSustainability strategy to identify and manage the key ESG-related risks & opportunities.
Introduce best practices to support delivery of the organization’s strategy.
Generate insights and thought leadership materials on Sustainability, ESG topics and trends, both locally and internationally.
Serve as subject matter expert on Sustainability/ESG, including industry trends,
research, regulations, and ESG data gathering, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.ESG Risk Management
Accountable for overall ESG Risk Management including ownership and implementation of an effective environmental and social management system (ESMS).
Manage the ESG Governance and Compliance requirements.
Lead the Business to deliver effective Environmental and Social Risk appraisals (both desktop and site based) as part of the credit process and develop practical riskmanagement plans, as appropriate, to be included as part of the facility agreements.
Run the assurance program and follow-up to ensure effective implementation ofthe E&S Management Policy and Procedures.Commercial
Work in close partnership with the wider Business and the Equity Foundation to develop ESG opportunities and impact-related products and services.Capacity Building & Development
Lead and manage an in-country Sustainability team, as applicable.
Build Environmental and Social awareness among Bank’s clients.
Champion and build ESG capacity across all the relevant business departments to ensure engagement and improved understanding of ESG across the organization.
Deliver an effective ESG training program to the organization across all levels.
Reporting
Deliver to the internal and external (regulatory and/or contractual) reporting requirements.EQUITY GROUP
Support and as appropriate lead, accreditation of Equity Group for specific agreed funds (e.g., GCF), association or principles.
Support and as appropriate lead, applications for specific funding and grants from various local and international organizations.
Participate as part of the leadership team of the Equity Group sustainable finance commercial workgroup to drive the Group’s Sustainability Strategy and frameworks.
Support and as appropriate lead, specific product development and go-to-market strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
Degree in ESG-related discipline – Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development,Sociology, Community Development, Geology, Engineering
Degree or masters in a Business or Banking related discipline would be added advantage.
Knowledge of local environmental, sustainability, employment, health and safety legislation and regulations
Strong knowledge of and practical experience in social, environmental sustainability and governance issues across diverse sectors
Ability to propose realistic, value-adding, and practical risk management plans.
Able to collaborate cross-functionally.
Strong analytical and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Good working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental,Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, Equator Principles, GRI, TCFD, Other InternationalSustainability Standards
Experience of ESG related accreditations, engagement and fundraising with international parties
Over 7 years’ experience in ESG-related role
Previous experience in banking is desirable
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application quoting the Job reference and title in the subject field to TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz
Deadline: Monday 17th July 2023
REPORTING LINE DUAL REPORTING LINE:1. Group Director, Sustainability2. Managing Director, Equity Bank Tanzania
JOB PURPOSE
The role holder will have a dual role which will include being responsible for leading and managing Sustainability/ESG for Equity Tanzania and supporting the Group team on specific areas of group-wide sustainability strategy and solutions workstreams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and stakeholder engagement
In line with the Group Sustainability Strategy, develop a Tanzania focusedSustainability strategy to identify and manage the key ESG-related risks & opportunities.
Introduce best practices to support delivery of the organization’s strategy.
Generate insights and thought leadership materials on Sustainability, ESG topics and trends, both locally and internationally.
Serve as subject matter expert on Sustainability/ESG, including industry trends,
research, regulations, and ESG data gathering, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.ESG Risk Management
Accountable for overall ESG Risk Management including ownership and implementation of an effective environmental and social management system (ESMS).
Manage the ESG Governance and Compliance requirements.
Lead the Business to deliver effective Environmental and Social Risk appraisals (both desktop and site based) as part of the credit process and develop practical riskmanagement plans, as appropriate, to be included as part of the facility agreements.
Run the assurance program and follow-up to ensure effective implementation ofthe E&S Management Policy and Procedures.Commercial
Work in close partnership with the wider Business and the Equity Foundation to develop ESG opportunities and impact-related products and services.Capacity Building & Development
Lead and manage an in-country Sustainability team, as applicable.
Build Environmental and Social awareness among Bank’s clients.
Champion and build ESG capacity across all the relevant business departments to ensure engagement and improved understanding of ESG across the organization.
Deliver an effective ESG training program to the organization across all levels.
Reporting
Deliver to the internal and external (regulatory and/or contractual) reporting requirements.EQUITY GROUP
Support and as appropriate lead, accreditation of Equity Group for specific agreed funds (e.g., GCF), association or principles.
Support and as appropriate lead, applications for specific funding and grants from various local and international organizations.
Participate as part of the leadership team of the Equity Group sustainable finance commercial workgroup to drive the Group’s Sustainability Strategy and frameworks.
Support and as appropriate lead, specific product development and go-to-market strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
Degree in ESG-related discipline – Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development,Sociology, Community Development, Geology, Engineering
Degree or masters in a Business or Banking related discipline would be added advantage.
Knowledge of local environmental, sustainability, employment, health and safety legislation and regulations
Strong knowledge of and practical experience in social, environmental sustainability and governance issues across diverse sectors
Ability to propose realistic, value-adding, and practical risk management plans.
Able to collaborate cross-functionally.
Strong analytical and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Good working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental,Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, Equator Principles, GRI, TCFD, Other InternationalSustainability Standards
Experience of ESG related accreditations, engagement and fundraising with international parties
Over 7 years’ experience in ESG-related role
Previous experience in banking is desirable
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application quoting the Job reference and title in the subject field to TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz
Deadline: Monday 17th July 2023