We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior ESG Officer (Environmental, Social & Governance) within Jubilee Holdings. The position holder will report to the Group Chief Operating Officer and will be based at Head Office in Nairobi.
Role Purpose
The Senior ESG Officer
will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy that aligns with the
company’s mission, vision, and values. The role will lead the organization in
identifying, evaluating, and managing the environmental, social, and governance
risks and opportunities that are material to the company’s performance and
reputation while guiding businesses to drive improving metrics across
sustainability and ESG measures.
Main Responsibilities
- Strategy
- Lead and execute the Group’s Road
to Net Zero project
- Represent
the Group in the different Forums: NZIA, UN, Regional associations
- Develop
and implement a comprehensive ESG strategy t: hat aligns with the Jubilee
Group’s mission, vision, and values.
- Drive
product/service innovation, Introducing ESG oriented insurance and
investment offer
- Identify
and evaluate the environmental, social, and governance risks and
opportunities that are material to the company’s performance and
reputation.
- Develop
and implement policies, procedures, and programs to mitigate identified
risks and capitalize on identified opportunities.
- Ensure
that the company’s ESG performance is transparent, measurable, and
reported timely and accurately
- Collaborate
with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, customers,
suppliers, and regulators, to develop and implement sustainable business
practices.
- Lead
the organization in integrating ESG considerations into decision-making
processes, including investment decisions and strategy development.
- Convene
internal ESG conversations to drive corporate strategy; produce
recommendations on action, policy or behavior change; work with internal
stakeholders to enact these recommendations and develop a cohesive
narrative around them.
- Keep
abreast of the latest ESG trends, regulations, and best practices, and
provide guidance and counsel to the Board of Directors, and senior
management.
- 2. Operations
- Establishing
a clear, prioritized activity roadmap that successfully delivers the
Group’s ambitions, including changes in policies and/or processes,
alignment with external benchmarks, and proactive engagement with rating agencies.
- Coordinating
regular ESG-related activities across the organization (e.g., annual
integrated reports).
- Partnering
with Group ESG reporting office to ensure systematic and accurate
collection and reporting of key KPIs, and to proactively identify new KPIs
required to meet ESG requirements.
- Develop
external ESG reporting and work collaboratively all departments to drive
program awareness and communicate program results.
- Engaging
with the broader ESG community to build partnerships and share best practices.
- Working
across the businesses to inform and educate, while ensuring that key
stakeholders understand the role that they (or their teams) play in ESG.
- Assisting
in developing appropriate external communications regarding the company’s
ESG strategy and progress.
- Managing
external resources to provide subject-matter expertise, where necessary.
- Work
cross-functionally to develop and implement successful marketing,
corporate communications, and PR strategies.
- Act
as a thought leader in ESG; Understanding current and future challenges
within the industry and educating and prioritizing these issues with
internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Development,
maintenance and execution of appropriate disclosure controls and
procedures related to ESG; inclusion of key ESG disclosures in regulatory
filings.
- Develop
and maintain an ESG dashboard for functional leaders and the executive
team.
- Manage
ESG reporting to third parties as appropriate.
- Corporate
Governance
- Ensuring that the company’s ESG
performance is transparent, measurable, and reported in a timely and
accurate manner. This includes developing and implementing reporting
frameworks, such as GRI, SASB, and CDP, to ensure that the company’s ESG
performance is clearly communicated to stakeholders
- Leading
the organization in integrating ESG considerations into decision-making
processes, including investment decisions and strategy development. This
includes working closely with the Board of Directors and senior management
to ensure that ESG risks and opportunities are considered in all major
business decisions.
- Collaborating
with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, customers,
suppliers, and regulators, to develop and implement sustainable business
practices. This includes engaging with stakeholders to understand their
concerns and expectations and using this feedback to inform the company’s
ESG strategy and performance.
- Keeping
abreast of the latest ESG trends, regulations, and best practices, and
providing guidance and counsel to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior
management. This includes staying informed about changes in ESG
regulations and best practices, and providing guidance and counsel to the
CEO, Board of Directors, and senior management on how to respond to these
changes.
- Advising
the Board of Directors on ESG matters and ensure the company’s compliance
with relevant laws and regulations. This includes working closely with the
legal and compliance teams to ensure that the company is compliant with
all relevant laws and regulations related to ESG and advising the Board of
Directors on any potential risks or liabilities.
- Establishing
and maintaining the company’s corporate governance framework, policies,
and procedures that align with ESG principles. This includes creating a
comprehensive corporate governance framework that incorporates ESG
considerations and implementing policies and procedures that ensure that
the company is adhering to these principles.
- Change
Management
- Identifying and evaluating the
environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities that are
material to the company’s performance and reputation. This includes
conducting a thorough assessment of the company’s ESG performance and
identifying areas where changes need to be made.
- Developing
and implementing policies, procedures, and programs to mitigate identified
risks and capitalize on identified opportunities. This includes creating
action plans to address the identified risks and opportunities and implementing
processes and systems to ensure that these plans are executed effectively.
- Communicating
the ESG strategy changes to internal and external stakeholders. This
includes developing a communication plan to ensure that all stakeholders
are informed about the company’s ESG strategy and the changes that are
being made and using various channels to reach out to stakeholders.
- Managing
and leading the ESG change process within the organization. This includes
working closely with the leadership team to establish a culture of
continuous improvement and providing guidance and support to employees as
they adapt to the changes.
- Monitoring
the implementation of ESG changes, identifying any obstacles that arise,
and adjusting as needed to ensure that the changes are implemented
successfully.
- Continuously
evaluating the effectiveness of the implemented ESG changes and adjusting
the strategy accordingly to ensure the company’s ESG performance is on
track and meets the standards of the industry and global regulations.
- Leadership
and People Management
- To provide the much-needed
transformational leadership to meet and surpass the expectations of
stakeholders.
- Building
relevant departmental capacity to deliver on the ESG strategy by leading,
guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of departmental members.
- Fostering
a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate
citizenship while maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting,
retaining, and motivating employees.
- Building
the ESG team and ensure adequate succession planning in the department.
Functional Skills
- Risk
programming and identification.
- ESG
Strategy formulation
- Business
planning and implementation
- Change
management.
Key Competencies
- Result
Orientation- performance oriented.
- Excellent
leadership and organizational skills
- Knowledge
of ESG Standards within the industry.
- Strong
leadership skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Strong
understanding of corporate governance and reporting.
- Strong
analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Underwriting
experience
- Investment
background
Qualifications
- Masters
in Strategy, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or any other
Related fields.
- Degree
in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or any other Related fields
- ESG
professional Qualification e.g., Sustainable Finance, or equivalent
- Professional
certifications such as GRI, SASB and CDP are a plus
Relevant Experience
- Minimum
of 5 years of professional experience within ESG or CSR that includes
driving corporate ESG/CSR initiatives that tie to strategic business
objectives; 10 years of team leadership experience.
- Experience
building and executing an ESG program.
- Strong
understanding of ESG risks and opportunities, and the ability to identify
and evaluate material issues.
- Proven
ability to develop and implement effective policies, procedures, and
programs.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and
seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job
Reference Number and Position by 23rd January 2023
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
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