Senior Sustainability Officer job at FINCA

About FINCA Uganda

FINCA Uganda is a subsidiary of FINCA Impact Finance and part of a network of 13 microfinance institutions and banks that provide socially responsible financial services that enable low – income individuals and communities to invest in the future. FINCA Uganda currently offers loans, savings, money transfer, forex and bancassurance services in Uganda, one of the most competitive and dynamic microfinance markets in the world. FINCA is looking for a dynamic person to join their team of professionals as Senior Sustainability Officer. Details are highlighted as follows:

SUMMARY

The Senior Sustainability Officer serves as FINCA Uganda’s technical lead and subject matter expert on sustainability and climate-related risk. He/She is responsible for embedding sustainability considerations into strategy, risk management and operations, and for the day-to-day implementation of FINCA Uganda’s Sustainability and Climate Risk Policy, Environmental and Social Governance Policy, and related governance frameworks across the credit portfolio and business operations. He/She is also responsible for coordinating, monitoring and reporting on Environmental Social and Governance/climate risk in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, and driving execution of the Environmental and Social Governance Implementation across the network.

Key duties and responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Leading the implementation of Environmental and Social Governance and climate-risk frameworks, policies, and due diligence tools.
• Reviewing high-risk credit transactions, managing corrective action plans, conducting climate stress testing, and ensuring compliance with Bank of Uganda and international sustainability standards.

Sustainable Finance & Strategy

• Integrating climate-risk and sustainability considerations into overall business strategy, operations, and procurement.
• Partnering with business teams to develop green lending, climate finance, and financial inclusion products that drive both environmental impact and commercial value.

Reporting & Disclosure

• Overseeing the collection, tracking, and validation of Environmental and Social Governance
• Leading the preparation of audit-ready sustainability disclosures, regulatory submissions, and funder reports.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Building and managing strategic relationships with development finance institutions, funders, regulators, and industry networks to support capacity building and product design.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identifying and launching innovative green products, climate-resilience programs, and resource-efficiency initiatives.
• Benchmarking internal performance against industry peers and international best practices.

Sustainability Culture

• Driving organization-wide awareness and training programs to embed Environmental and Social Governance commitments into daily operations and fostering collaboration across business units.

Strategic Advisory

• Serving as the subject-matter expert to advise senior management and the Executive Committee on emerging Environmental and Social Governance trends, risks, regulations, and strategic priorities.

Assurance & Certification

• Directing sustainability audits, certifications, and external assessments by maintaining robust governance controls, documentation, and evidence.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Exceptional verbal, written, and creative communication skills, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and multi-sector stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proven capacity to translate high-level corporate strategies into clear, achievable performance objectives.
• Deep understanding and practical knowledge of contemporary practices in corporate marketing and communications.
• High level of personal accountability, with a strict focus on delivering broader corporate goals and sustainability commitments.
• Ability to make firm decisions and issue authoritative recommendations under uncertain conditions, particularly when evaluating escalated high-risk transactions.
• A natural ability to project a positive professional image and role-model the Bank’s core values.
• Impeccable ethical standards and sound judgment, essential for executing the role’s gatekeeping authority over high-risk lending decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, Banking or any relevant field
• A professional qualification in a sustainability-related course, or a certification in Environmental & Social Governance (ESG), is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing sustainability programs and sustainability communications

• Leading the implementation of Environmental and Social Governance and climate-risk frameworks, policies, and due diligence tools.
• Reviewing high-risk credit transactions, managing corrective action plans, conducting climate stress testing, and ensuring compliance with Bank of Uganda and international sustainability standards.
• Integrating climate-risk and sustainability considerations into overall business strategy, operations, and procurement.
• Partnering with business teams to develop green lending, climate finance, and financial inclusion products that drive both environmental impact and commercial value.
• Overseeing the collection, tracking, and validation of Environmental and Social Governance
• Leading the preparation of audit-ready sustainability disclosures, regulatory submissions, and funder reports.
• Building and managing strategic relationships with development finance institutions, funders, regulators, and industry networks to support capacity building and product design.
• Identifying and launching innovative green products, climate-resilience programs, and resource-efficiency initiatives.
• Benchmarking internal performance against industry peers and international best practices.
• Driving organization-wide awareness and training programs to embed Environmental and Social Governance commitments into daily operations and fostering collaboration across business units.
• Serving as the subject-matter expert to advise senior management and the Executive Committee on emerging Environmental and Social Governance trends, risks, regulations, and strategic priorities.
• Directing sustainability audits, certifications, and external assessments by maintaining robust governance controls, documentation, and evidence.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and creative communication skills, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and multi-sector stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proven capacity to translate high-level corporate strategies into clear, achievable performance objectives.
• Deep understanding and practical knowledge of contemporary practices in corporate marketing and communications.
• High level of personal accountability, with a strict focus on delivering broader corporate goals and sustainability commitments.
• Ability to make firm decisions and issue authoritative recommendations under uncertain conditions, particularly when evaluating escalated high-risk transactions.
• A natural ability to project a positive professional image and role-model the Bank’s core values.
• Impeccable ethical standards and sound judgment, essential for executing the role’s gatekeeping authority over high-risk lending decisions.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, Banking or any relevant field
• A professional qualification in a sustainability-related course, or a certification in Environmental & Social Governance (ESG), is an added advantage.