ESG Manager, NAM-H2 Fund Managers (12m fixed term contract) at Climate Fund Managers

Job Purpose

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The role will chiefly be responsible for: 

Investment support for CI3 Namibia:

• E&S due diligence of deals in accordance with CFM processes including site visits.
• Project development phase tasks relating to IFC-compliant environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and other specialist studies.
• Management of third party consultants and advisors including competence with preparation of scopes of work; evaluation of proposals; selection and appointment of consultants; coordination of consultant activities; technical review of reports.
• Attendance at meetings, liaison with project partners, provision of project-related advice and guidance for E&S management.
• Project governance and management (including preparation of or contribution to documents as required, participation in project management meetings, management committee meetings).
• Preparation of content for investment papers, and attendance and presentation as required at investment committee meetings.
• Support with the development and implementation of project-specific Community Development Programmes.
• Management of the impact objectives and outcomes of each investment through application of the CI3 Fund’s impact theory of change and results measurement framework.

Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

• Compilation, review and validation of ESG performance and impact reporting data and preparation of content for internal and external reports.
• Audits and inspections of projects during construction and operation and preparation of corrective improvement plans and reports.
• Provision of technical advice and support to project companies to assist them in the management of environmental and social risks in accordance with CFM requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Effective liaison with governmental and non-governmental organisations and management of communications on matters of an environmental and social nature.
• Collaborative engagement with project company environmental, health and safety and social team staff on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications, Experience & Skillset

Required 

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as environmental sciences, environmental engineering, ecology, social sciences.
• 8-10 years’ experience in environmental and social management (consulting, industry or project finance).
• Experience and practical knowledge of the environmental and social risks of industrial processes including chemicals, energy, water treatment, either through time spent in industry or through consultancy-type assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of the Namibian regulatory environment and the contextual environmental and social risks including those related to chemicals, energy and water treatment.
• Excellent knowledge and practical application of the IFC Performance Standards and other international standards for environmental and social management.
• Experience in project development, construction and/or operating asset management.
• Basic understanding of occupational health and safety risk management.
• Technically proficient (advanced) in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fluent written and oral English language.
• Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multitask role, managing priorities and delivering to challenging timescales.
• Both a self-starter and a team player.
• Ability to build and improve effective internal working relationships at all levels in order to secure best solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change by embracing new and different approaches.
• Ability to inspire confidence and commitment.
• Strong motivational skills.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability and desire to travel to sites within Namibia

Competencies

• Accuracy
• Results oriented
• Structuring
• Cooperation
• Stress Resistance
• Integrity
• Analysing and forming opinions
• Situational Awareness