Sustainability Manager - Centurion at Secondments

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Develop policies, procedures, tools, and training manuals for all ESG related policies of the company. Develop comprehensive ESG policies and tools for the company, including procedures and training manuals. Conduct applied business research analysis focused on external themes, such as policy impact and technological trends, with an emphasis on agriculture-related topics.

Address Environmental and Social sustainability issues by assessing and managing risks, identifying opportunities, and coordinating the ESS approach across the organization. Develop criteria for assessing environmental risks, monitor implementation, and report regularly on the JOB PROFILE: RESEARCH ANALYST: ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL  bank's environmental performance. Conduct thorough research on environmental and social risks, contributing to informed decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters qualification or Equivalent in Environmental / Agricultural Sciences
• Experience as a Researcher and Policy Maker within an agricultural / environmental research environment.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience as an Environmental Scientist.
• Researcher and Policy Maker Experience.
• Agricultural/Environmental Experience.
• Environmental Scientist Experience
• Work extended hours when required.

Duties and Responsibilities
Development and coordination of the company Environmental and social sustainability strategies, frameworks and policies

• Interpret business environment and the business impact holistically as it pertains to Environmental and Social sustainability across the bank.
• Develops and reviews an Environmental and Social sustainability strategy as aligned to the corporate plan, framework and policy that will guide and direct the implementation of Environmental and Social sustainability internally and externally.
• Identifies and Manages Environmental and Social risks and opportunities for the bank.
• Co-ordinates Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) throughout the bank determining Environmental impacts externally which can have positive and negative impacts.
• Develops criteria for assessing and managing environmental risks and opportunities and facilities ESS training throughout the bank.
• Facilitates and monitors the implementation of the Environmental and Social criteria and reports on environmental performance of the bank.
• Develops, Implements, and maintains the framework for managing internal Environmental and Social risks and opportunities e.g. use of paper, water, energy, waste management, procurement practices (prioritise suppliers who adhere to sustainability practices).

 
Coordinates and Facilitates Research relating to Environmental and Social sustainability

• Compiles research papers / reports and ad hoc reports based on own research to provide insights to business relating to Environmental and Social Sustainability risks and opportunities,
• Prioritises key thematic agenda for research (Development Indicators) within the area of Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS).
• Proactively Initiates research based on business requirements; or
• Receives requests for research and conducts required research to meet its objectives and expected outcomes.
• Defines the objectives of the research in accordance with the requirements.
• Determines the research methodology in accordance with the requirements.
• Coordinates the collection of data, analyses the collected data, and provides findings in the format conducive for applicability and utilisation by the business.
• Presents research findings to relevant stakeholders as required.
• Produces research papers and presentations from completed research in accordance with required standards and formats and distributes research outputs to relevant role players.
• Collates research conducted by other parties into reports to provide insights to business relating to Environmental and Social Sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Compiles reports in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Leads Thought Leadership for the Bank Environmental and Social sustainability

• Identifies opportunities for facilitating policy dialogues and stakeholder engagement.
• Identifies opportunities for the Bank to innovate through research or policy and recommends changes based on these findings.
• Engages with both policy makers and academic researchers to influence policy externally through profiling Bank solutions.
• Externally engages on behalf of the Bank on key policy matters.
• Seeks solutions through interactions that provide guidance for the Bank.
• Investigates and comments on areas impacted upon by the Banks role.
• Integrates research and policy solutions to influence the risk assessment and credit process of the Bank.

Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the Environmental and Social criteria and report on Environmental performance

• Monitors implementation of Environmental and Social Sustainability policy/strategy and manages compliance to Environmental and Social Sustainability laws.
• Compiles sustainability and environmental performance reports.
• Identifies Environmental and Social Sustainability opportunities and risks and updates policy/strategy accordingly.