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JOB SUMMARY

Deloitte is seeking to recruit on behalf of a reputable organisation, a dynamic, proactive, passionate and results-oriented E&S Coordinator to oversee the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), at both institutional and projects portfolio level.

As such, the coordinator shall be required to strengthen and manage all E&S related policies, procedures, and manuals. He shall also be able to conduct the E&S appraisal of the prospective projects, as well as the ongoing supervision of E&S performance of the current projects’ portfolio, consistent with the approved ESMS policies, procedures, and manuals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an identical or similar role in a financial institution or consultancy firm.
• Minimum of a relevant master’s degree from a recognized University.
• Interest in and broad knowledge of environmental and social issues related to infrastructure development projects including, but not limited to, climate change and gender issues.
• Knowledge of international environmental and social safeguards and policies
• Professional certification in environmental and social risk management e.g. IEMA, SCR, etc.
• Evidence of experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Experience in reporting to DFIs on E&S in the past.   
• Ability to draft high quality presentations and documentation.
• Ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and succinctly.

Working experience in a risk management environment would be an added advantage

4.  KEY RESULT AREAS

• Assist in providing comprehensive Environmental Risk Management strategy to ensure that Environmental & Social Risk Management Program is implemented and retained.
• Operationalize the ESMS framework that has been developed for the institution.
• Support in driving the education, communication, and implementation of the ESMS.
• Review and update the E&S Policy and Tools.
• Monitor changing laws, regulations and corporate directives relating to E&S and update the relevant documentation.
• Review all available information and documentation (material) related to project environmental and social impacts and hazards, conduct an E&S appraisal of all prospective projects, as well as the ongoing supervision of E&S performance of portfolio projects consistent with the material and company’s policies and procedures.
• Conduct on-site due diligence, site inspections, review facility-based records, and interview relevant stakeholders for the purpose of identifying any E & S issues.
• Analyze project environmental and social performance in relation to the institution’s Environmental and Social policy, including IFC Performance Standards.
• Provide guiding reports to management on the E & S issues identified and the corresponding actions that will be necessary for the company to invest in a project.
• Assist in ensuring full implementation of the Environmental, Social and Governance Policy as approved by the Board of Directors
• Assist in the development of the company’s Environmental Risk standards and guidelines to support the institution’s activities.
• Assist in educating and training both staff and project sponsors to imbibe Environmental & Social Risk Management culture
• Assisting in developing and maintaining a centralized platform that will support the Bank’s Environmental Risk Management Policy and process.
• Assist the company in completing the Green Climate Fund’s accreditation process, and more generally assist in accreditation and certification of the institution to globally accepted standards
• Co-ordinate reporting of Environment Risk Management performance information.
• Focal person in drafting terms of reference for environmental and social due diligence consultants
• Assist in the review and sign off on all investment proposals to ensure compliance with the provisions of the ESME policy and must ensure that such proposals are not included in the internationally recognized and legally mandated Exclusion List

Staff Management

• Participate in relevant training programs

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL CONTACTS

• Investment Team
• Finance and Administration Team
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Legal team
• Chief Executive Officer

     EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• External consultants
• Ministry of Finance
• DFIs and multilateral agencies
• External Auditors
• Environnemental Protection Agency (EPA), MESTI etc

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office-based work
• Frequent out-of-office meetings with public entities as well as technical and financial partners in Accra
• Frequent travels for on-site project visits out of Accra

Full availability required

What Impact Will You Make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How You Will Grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Centre. https://deloitte.zoomforth.com/du

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.

Our Purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.  https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html

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Applications from all qualified individuals should be sent by 26th April 2023.

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