Job description
The Role description
Equity Bank is seeking to recruit a head of Environmental and Social Risk Management to support its risk management function. The E&S Head shall be responsible for ensuring that environmental and social risk identification, assessment and monitoring are fully embedded into the bank’s credit decision-making process.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Environmental and Social Risk review and appraisal of new transactions, including the identification of potential environmental and social risks, and impacts as well the development of action plans as appropriate
Actively work with business units to ensure effective monitoring of obligors’ environmental and social risk performance, carry out regulator site visits in collaboration with the business units and flag any breaches
Work with obligors in the implementation of agreed action plans. Together with business units, oversee the environmental and social performance of obligors and assist them in improving their E&S performance
Where required, identify and oversee independent environmental and social consultants who will support the E&S risk management process
Periodically review the bank’s Environmental and Social Risk Management Policy
Work on the development/continuous improvement of E&S tools, checklists and guidelines to improve efficiency in project processing and enable improved management of environmental and social issues
Conduct regular in-house environmental and social risk management training
Work with the Chief Risk Officer/business units regularly and periodically review the overall E&S risks of Equity Bank’s entire portfolio
Prepare periodical environmental and social risk management reports for different stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for adding value, related to environmental and social opportunities above and beyond risk management, as appropriate.
Assist the business units in the identification of “green” and “social” investments
Desired Qualifications/Skills and Competencies
Postgraduate Degree in a relevant discipline – Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Engineering and related fields
8-10 years of practical experience in Environmental and Social management and assessment; experience in working with a financial institution is desired and experience in sectors such as Agriculture and Agribusiness
Experience and familiarity with the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines is desired
Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyse diverse information and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulating issues and recommending solutions
Excellent verbal and written skills in English
Knowledge and working experience in East Africa/Africa or other emerging markets
Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise assignments, and work effectively in a fast paced environment
A team player who can work as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
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