Environmental & Social Risk Officer – Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL)
Job Title: Environmental & Social Risk Officer
Organisation: Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Risk & Compliance
About US:
Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL) is the country’s only Development Finance Institution (DFI) established in 1972. The Bank has recently re-positioned itself as a partner to the Government of Uganda in delivering the theme of its National Development Plan. UDBL is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Senior Business Development Officer — Projects.
Job Summary: The Environmental & Social Risk Officer will lead the design and implementation of a vast array of interventions to enhance environmental and social compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Make recommendations for Environment and Social risk policies and guidelines enhancement.
- Regularly review the framework tools for the measurement and control of E&S risks.
- Verify and confirm that the system, policies and structures of E&S are working effectively.
- Oversee E&S risk due diligence process in the Bank.
- Define risk indicators and tools to identify, measure, control and monitor E&S risks.
- Research on environmental and social issues and thematic topics that affect the Bank’s business.
- Assess and present E&S opportunities and risks inherent in potential Bank investments.
- Perform regular scenario analyses/stress tests on the environmental Key Risk Indicators to test business resilience in case of adverse events.
- Ensure that the Bank has appropriate and up-to-date preventive measures as well as measures to minimize the negative effects E&S risks.
- Serving as the internal topic area specialist and source for information on social and environmental best practices relevant to the Bank’s investment activities;
- Serving as the focal point for interaction with NEMA and other regulatory authorities regarding status of projects with NEMA’s regulatory process, including questions regarding categorization of projects and changes or developments in the regulatory process;
- Preparing internal and external briefings and guidance notes on E&S issues, targeted to staff (internal) and clients (external);
- Periodic engagement of Bank staff (in particular IM’s) to identify potential difficulties encountered in the implementation of the ESMS.
- Provide training to staff on environmental and social risk.
- Notifying Senior Management of adverse incidents and accidents
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold an Honors Degree in environmental sciences, natural sciences, business or related fields of study
- At least four years of cognate experience
- Excellent Communication (oral and written) skills, including Strong report & proposal writing abilities, formal presentation capabilities
- Strong self-drive and self-management
- Technical E & S skills
- Excellent interpersonal/relational skills
- Excellent planning & organising skills
- Integrity and sound judgment
- Strong Analytical skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications by hand delivery to Reception and addressed to:
The Director Strategy and Corporate affairs,
Uganda Development Bank Ltd,
Plot 6 Nakasero Road,
1st Floor Wing B,
Rwenzori Towers.
Deadline: 15th February 2019
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