Head of Sustainability
HR World Ltd
Tanzania
Full-Time
17th July 2023
HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY - BANKING INDUSTRY
HR World on behalf of our client we are looking for a Head Of Sustainability who will develop a Tanzania-focused Sustainability strategy to identify and manage the key ESG-related risks and opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Introduce best practices to support the 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.
- 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 risk
management plans, as appropriate, to be included as part of the facility agreements. - Run the assurance program and follow up to ensure the effective implementation of
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in ESG-related discipline – Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development,
Sociology, Community Development, Geology, Engineering - A 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
- 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 International
Sustainability 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
Interested candidates may send their CVs to
career@hrworld.co.tz *before 17th July 2023