DescriptionKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum of a first degree in Environmental Management/Sustainability/ Development Studies
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting Environmental and Social Risk Assessments across various sectors
- Working knowledge of implementing Environmental and Social Management Systems
- Knowledge of Bank of Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles, IFC Performance Standards and UNEPFI ESRA
- Understanding of Sustainability, Sustainable Development and the role of the bank in supporting positive environmental and social development
- Experience of working in a ISO14001 environment
- Experience in designing and implementing initiatives on waste management, water and electricity efficiency.
- Proven record of problem-solving, being able to make sense of complex information to effectively solve problems, asking questions to encourage others to think different
- Knowledge of climate change and carbon management
- Have a strong understanding of data applications coupled with knowledge of carbon emissions reporting
- Excellent project management planning and organisational skills; project management qualification preferable
- Exceptional analytical skills and an eye for detail
- Strong negotiation, facilitation skills and focus on delivery of key objectives
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business heads and department leaders
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong supervisory and negotiation skills
KEY RESULT AREAS
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working closely with Head of Sustainability to develop the Sustainable Operations Strategy backed by effective governance and operational processes.
- Conduct environmental and social risk assessments of loan applications within approved SLA.
- Proactively support Retail and Corporate customers in their Sustainability journey.
- Support the development of environmental sustainability policy and internal frameworks through analytical analysis, external benchmarking.
- Reporting on internal social and environmental initiatives which are material to the Bank using recognized Sustainability Standards and Frameworks.
- Working with departments to ensure the efficient implementation of initiatives to drive the activities of the bank including banking operations, lending processes, water, waste and energy management.
- Work towards finding new innovative, and economically reductive ways to stay environmentally friendly and compliant with legislation and best practice.
- Develop, implement, and manage a program for sustainability initiatives, including detailed scopes of work, benefit realisation and return on investment analysis.
- Address or support ongoing requests for collecting and providing utility data and information within the regions for initiatives including surveys and sustainable operations ambition.
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Property and Facilities
Risk Management
Marketing
Human Resources
External
Suppliers
Utility providers
