Job Description

Join Our Team as an ESG Specialist - Make a Difference in Development Finance!

Are you passionate about Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) and ready to make a meaningful impact in the development finance space? Our client is searching for a dedicated ESG Specialist to play a vital role in promoting sustainability and responsible investing. If you meet the minimum requirements and are eager to take on this exciting challenge, read on!

Key Responsibilities:

As an ESG Specialist, you will:

• Implement ESG policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Environmental and Social Safeguards Standards (ESSS) and international best practices.
• Appraise and monitor transactions to identify and mitigate environmental, social, and governance risks.
• Collaborate with partners to support long-term developmental impact and sustainability in development and financing interventions.

Expertise & Technical Competencies:

To excel in this role, you must have:

• An advanced degree in Social and Environmental Sciences or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in project preparation, development outcome quantification, and risk mitigation.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in sustainable infrastructure, social infrastructure, or similar sectors.
• Knowledge of international ESG principles, such as UN Principles for Responsible Investment, UN Global Compact, IFC Performance Standards, and more.
• Familiarity with national environmental and social legislation and its application in Africa.
• Understanding of corporate governance principles, especially in the public sector, municipal, and utilities context.
• Innovative approaches to enhancing ESG sustainability in finance institutions.
• Good knowledge of financial markets and ESG considerations in the finance and investment sector.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and synthesize diverse ESG-related data, especially climate-related information.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting ideas to clients and industry partners.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Understanding of ESG reporting requirements and frameworks like TCFD and Green House Gas Protocol.
• Basic knowledge of carbon footprinting and carbon footprinting tools.
• Awareness of climate risk integration into credit risk systems.
• Understanding of gender mainstreaming and grievance redress mechanisms.

Join Us in Making a Sustainable Impact!

If you're ready to contribute your expertise and passion to the world of development finance and ESG, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Help us drive positive change and shape a more sustainable future!

Apply now and be a part of something truly meaningful. Your ESG expertise can make a world of difference!

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