Senior Specialist; Sustainability (1 Position(s))
Job Location :
Head Office
Job Purpose:
Responsible for ensuring effective coordination and oversight of NMB’s sustainability programme. Additionally, they will act as an important programme liaison for internal and external stakeholders and will be an important resource for ensuring continuous compliance with local and international regulations, guidelines and reporting standards.
Main Responsibilities:
Coordinate the preparation of the bank’s annual sustainability report based on prescribed reporting standards.
Coordinate the establishment of a realistic sustainability roadmap and defining clear policies and guidelines to meet the company’s ESG and sustainability objectives.
Monitor organizational measurement indicators and ESG commitments
Highlight opportunities across the organization by leading corporate sustainability initiatives and strategies
Champion development of annual and long-term sustainable development goals and setting science-based targets.
Establish sustainability reporting processes.
Ensure processes are in place to maintain ESG and Climate risk compliance with all applicable legislations, license conditions, and international environmental standards.
Engage with the broader sustainability community to build partnerships and share best practices.
Advising and sharing expertise/ knowledge with stakeholders across the bank.
Implement strategic partnerships and programs for the bank to support its sustainability and climate ambitions.
Provide timely support to the business including the Audit, Risk Management and Sustainability Committee, the Board and the Executive on sustainability matters, including leading practices, emerging issues, and benchmarking.
Knowledge and Skills:
Deep understanding of the guidelines on Climate-related financial risks
Financial Reporting in line with TFRS1 and other guiding standards
Technical knowledge on financial disclosure in line with IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1)
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding sustainability requirements
Technical knowledge on financial and financial analysis.
Conversant with Analytics and Sustainability Reporting
Excellent written skills and effective public speaking
Reporting skills in line with Tanzania Financial Reporting Standards 1 (TFRS1)