Environment & Social Specialist Jobs – Stanbic Bank Uganda

Job Title:  Environment & Social Specialist

Organisation: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited which is in turn owned by Standard Bank Group Limited (“the Group”), Africa’s leading banking and financial services group. The Standard Bank Group is the leading banking group focused on emerging markets. It is the largest African banking group ranked by assets and earnings. Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is the largest bank in Uganda by assets and market capitalization. It offers a full range of banking services through two business units; Personal and Business Banking (PBB), and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).

Job Summary:   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, Skills and Experience:

Experience Required

At least 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.

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

How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the one of Africa’s biggest Banking Groups, Standard Bank in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting Link below.

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