Mid-level Business, strategic management jobs in Ruiru, Kenya

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FSD Africa

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Manager, ESG

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Qualifications and Education

  • Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience from a recognised university.
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance, Investments, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Development Finance or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualification or certification in ESG, Sustainability or Responsible Investing (e.g. IFC/CDC ESG Toolkit, GRI, SASB, CFA ESG Investing Certificate) would be an advantage.

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

  • At least 6-8 years' relevant experience within finance, investment or development finance in Sub-Saharan Africa, including substantial exposure to development finance or impact investing.
  • At least three years' experience in an ESG leadership role, including responsibility for leading technical ESG work, developing junior professionals and/or managing external consultants.
  • Demonstrated experience leading ESG due diligence on complex investment transactions and presenting findings and recommendations to Investment Committee or equivalent governance forums.
  • Experience developing, implementing or enhancing ESG frameworks, policies or Environmental and Social Management Systems within an investment or development finance environment.
  • Experience integrating gender considerations into investment decision-making, including the application of recognised Gender Lens Investing approaches such as the 2X Criteria.
  • Experience identifying, assessing and managing complex ESG risks and issues across investment portfolios, including contributing to broader organisational risk management.
  • Experience representing an organisation with investors, development partners, funders, regulators or industry bodies on ESG-related matters.
  • Strong knowledge of ESG and Environmental & Social Performance Management frameworks applicable to development finance, including IFC Performance Standards, FCDO requirements, UNPRI and other recognised international standards.
  • Sound understanding of ESG due diligence, ESG risk assessment, portfolio monitoring, responsible investment practices and sustainable finance.
  • Knowledge of climate finance, biodiversity, nature-related risks, Gender Lens Investing and emerging ESG trends relevant to development finance.
  • Sound understanding of ESG governance frameworks, policies and management systems within a development finance environment.
  • Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality investment papers, governance submissions and technical reports for senior decision-making forums.


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