Research Analyst: Environmental

3 weeks ago

Centurion, South Africa Land Bank Careers Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people

**MAIN PURPOSE **OF THE JOB**

To conduct applied business research analysis segmented by external analysis themes in support of both the Land Bank and the Land Bank Insurance Company (LBIC). To conduct the full spectrum of analysis required to examine the research themes (policy impact; technological impacts; global, domestic and regional trends) across various agriculture related themes. Specifically focused on research and analysis as it pertains to the Environmental and Social agenda that will drive environmental sustainability (broad discipline focus). Leads Environmental and Social sustainability issues across the bank including assessment and management of environmental and social risks of the bank. Identifying environmental and social opportunities for the bank. Co-ordinates Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) approach throughout the bank. Develops criteria for assessing and managing environmental risks and opportunities. Facilitates and monitors the implementation of the Environmental and Social criteria. Reports on environmental performance of the bank. Conducts research on environmental and social risks and opportunities for the Bank.

**Key Performance Areas**:
**1. Development and coordination of Land Bank Environmental and social sustainability strategies, frameworks and policies**
- Identifies the correct internal stakeholders and engages with them to gather, document and 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.

**2. 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

**3. Leads Thought Leadership for the Bank Environmental and Social sustainability**
- Identifies opportunities for facilitating policy dialogues and stakehol

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