Environmental & Social Governance Specialist

3 months ago

Midrand, South Africa DBSA Full time

The purpose of this job is to implement environmental, social, and corporate governance policies and procedures, to
appraise and monitor transactions to comply with the Banks Environmental and Social Safeguards Standards (ESSS) and
international best practices, and to work with the Banks partners to support the achievement of long-term developmental
impact and sustainability in the Banks development and financing interventions.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Key Performance Areas**
1. Support the Bank in developing and implementing policy, strategy, products, and services which align with good
International Industry Practice, the delivery of sustainable infrastructure solutions and the achievement of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

3. Assess and appraise the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of potential investments by identifying
ESG development outcomes, key risks and proposing mitigation measures. Reporting on the outcomes of these
assessments to bank investment decision making structures (Development Results Working Group, Investment
Committee & Board Credit, and Investment Committee).
4. Support the embedding of gender considerations in the Banks operations through the implementation of the Gender
Marker System in appraisal of the Banks investment and development projects.
5. Provide on-going ESG monitoring and reporting on the ESG outcomes of existing investments. Where deviations to
loan conditions occur, recommend corrective measures.
6. Evaluate the environmental, social and governance impact of investment projects funded by the DBSA.
7. Support reporting to international partners including the IDFC on the ESG outcomes of the DBSA portfolio.
8. Build and maintain stakeholder networks and finance partnerships to promote ESG in the Banks operations.
9. Provide advice to clients to support sustainable infrastructure delivery and in building and maintaining Institutional
Good Governance.
10. Represent DBSA at technical meetings, industry events and relevant fora.
11. Assist where required on any strategic ESG related projects within the DBSA
12. Mentor graduates when required

**Key Measurements of Outputs**
1. Number of policies, financing products and services developed and applied to promote sustainable financing and GIIP.
in investment decision making.
4. Quality and number of corporate reports prepared to support transparent reporting on the Banks portfolio. enhance
sustainable infrastructure investment decision making in the DBSA.

**Key Internal Liaison Relationships**

1. Executives
2. Client Coverage, Transacting, CIO Division, IDD, Project Preparation, Risk, Treasury, Finance, Corporate Services
3. Specialists in the Bank
4. Investment Officers
5. Deal Originators
6. DBSA Investment Committees
7. Operations Evaluation Unit

**Key External Liaison Relationships**

1. All external Stakeholders
2. Private Companies
3. Green Climate Finance partners
4. Global networks addressing climate change and green
climate finance initiatives
5. Potential and Existing Clients
6. Banks and DFIs
7. SMME’s Environmental and Social Agencies
8. Government and Authorising Agencies

**Expertise & Technical Competencies**:
**Minimum Requirements**
1. An advanced degree in, Social and Environmental Sciences, or any other relevant degree.
2. A minimum of 8 years’ experience in preparing and appraising projects for investment, quantifying development
outcomes, identifying and mitigating environmental, social/governance risks.

3. At least 6 years relevant experience in the development and / or infrastructure sectors (sustainable infrastructure,
social infrastructure, biodiversity, water, energy, transport or similar).
limited to the UN Principles for Responsible investment, UN Global Compact, the IFC Performance Standards, the
Equator Principles, relevant national legislation such as the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the rule of law, justice, applicable environmental and social legislative requirements, and
6. Demonstrate knowledge of corporate governance and its principles (particularly within a public sector, municipal and
utilities context) ESG, and responsible investing.
7. Working knowledge of BBBEE and gender considerations.
8. Innovative approaches/experience on how to improve ESG sustainability within development finance institutions and
the financial services sector.
9. Good knowledge of financial markets and ESG considerations in the development finance, financial services, and
investment sector.
10. Proven ability to undertake research, analyze and synthesize diverse ESG related data (especially climate related)
and information to deliver independent, high-quality professional reports.
11. Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, and present ideas to clients and industry partners.
12. Must be able to travel for business purposes.
13. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
14. Understand

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