Lead Climate Change Specialist
1 month ago
Isilumko Staffing is seeking a seasoned climate change and nature professional to drive positive impact through strategic financial initiatives.
About the RoleAs a Lead Climate Change Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable banking. You will utilize a climate and nature lens to support the bank's purpose of using financial expertise for positive impact.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and mature the company's strategy and response to climate change and nature.
- Address risks and opportunities related to climate change and nature.
- Mature position statements and policies regarding climate change and nature.
- Develop mechanisms to increase the company's climate and nature-related ambitions.
- Own and drive the company's Net-Zero Transition plan with science-based targets.
- Develop guidelines, documents, and policies for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Establish baseline measures to monitor progress against KPIs and targets.
- Present clear and concise information to internal and external stakeholders on climate change and nature impacts.
- Develop strategic partnerships and alliances, representing the company effectively.
- Conduct research on global and domestic climate change and nature developments.
- Contribute to TCFD and TNFD reporting.
- Input into Company's stakeholder reports.
- Build and deliver climate change- and nature-related training programs.
- Promote sustainable development knowledge among leadership and staff.
- Implement and coordinate cross-cutting projects for the Company Group Executive Committee.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in science, environmental management, or a related field.
- Post Graduate qualification in a relevant field is advantageous.
- Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals.
- Over 10 years of professional climate and nature operational or consulting experience.
- Management of or involvement in a net-zero transition plan.
- 3-5 years of stakeholder engagement experience.
- Experience in financial services, sustainable finance, or strategy consulting.
- Understanding of carbon accounting methodologies and footprints.
- Knowledge of climate risk, mitigation mechanisms, and related frameworks.
- Familiarity with South Africa's climate and nature-related legislation.
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