Job Description
The purpose of this job is to implement environmental, social, and corporate governance policies and procedures, to
appraise and monitor transactions to comply with the Banks Environmental and Social Safeguards Standards (ESSS) and
international best practices, and to work with the Banks partners to support the achievement of long-term developmental
impact and sustainability in the Banks development and financing interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Bank in developing and implementing policy, strategy, products, and services which align with good
International Industry Practice, the delivery of sustainable infrastructure solutions and the achievement of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - Support the application of DBSA environmental and social safeguard standards (ESSS) in all DBSA operations.
- Assess and appraise the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of potential investments by identifying
ESG development outcomes, key risks and proposing mitigation measures. Reporting on the outcomes of these
assessments to bank investment decision making structures (Development Results Working Group, Investment
Committee & Board Credit, and Investment Committee). - Support the embedding of gender considerations in the Banks operations through the implementation of the Gender
Marker System in appraisal of the Banks investment and development projects. - Provide on-going ESG monitoring and reporting on the ESG outcomes of existing investments. Where deviations to
loan conditions occur, recommend corrective measures. - Evaluate the environmental, social and governance impact of investment projects funded by the DBSA.
- Support reporting to international partners including the IDFC on the ESG outcomes of the DBSA portfolio.
- Build and maintain stakeholder networks and finance partnerships to promote ESG in the Banks operations.
- Provide advice to clients to support sustainable infrastructure delivery and in building and maintaining Institutional
Good Governance. - Represent DBSA at technical meetings, industry events and relevant fora.
- Assist where required on any strategic ESG related projects within the DBSA.
- Mentor graduates when required.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements
1. An advanced degree in, Social and Environmental Sciences, or any other relevant degree.
2. A minimum of 8 years’ experience in preparing and appraising projects for investment, quantifying development
outcomes, identifying and mitigating environmental, social/governance risks.
3. At least 6 years relevant experience in the development and / or infrastructure sectors (sustainable infrastructure,
social infrastructure, biodiversity, water, energy, transport or similar).
4. Demonstrate experience in the application of good international industry practice principles in ESG such as but not
limited to the UN Principles for Responsible investment, UN Global Compact, the IFC Performance Standards, the
Equator Principles, relevant national legislation such as the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the rule of law, justice, applicable environmental and social legislative requirements, and
its application to investment processes in Africa.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of corporate governance and its principles (particularly within a public sector, municipal and
utilities context) ESG, and responsible investing.
7. Working knowledge of BBBEE and gender considerations.
8. Innovative approaches/experience on how to improve ESG sustainability within development finance institutions and
the financial services sector.
9. Good knowledge of financial markets and ESG considerations in the development finance, financial services, and
investment sector.
10. Proven ability to undertake research, analyze and synthesize diverse ESG related data (especially climate related)
and information to deliver independent, high-quality professional reports.
11. Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, and present ideas to clients and industry partners.
12. Must be able to travel for business purposes.
13. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
14. Understanding of ESG reporting requirements and frameworks such as TCFD, Green House Gas Protocol etc.
15. Basic knowledge of carbon foot printing and carbon footprinting tools and the ability to apply the tools.
16. An understanding of Climate risk integration into credit risk systems will be highly advantageous.
17. Understanding of gender mainstreaming and grievance redress mechanisms.
Desired Requirements
- An Honours or Masters qualification in the Social / Environmental Sciences, relevant Engineering, Climate Risk
management / mitigation/ adaptation, or Sustainable Development field. - Professional registration with a relevant professional body such as:
- Institute of Directors
- Chartered Institute of Secretaries
- Chartered Institute of Development Finance (CIDEF)
- IAIA (SA) – International Association for Impact Assessments (South Africa)
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- SACNASP
- Or other relevant professional body
Required Personal Attributes
- Achievement Orientation
- Customer Service Orientation
- Integrity
- Leading and Empowering Others
- Self-awareness and Self Control
- Strategic and Innovative Thinking
- Teamwork & Cooperation
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