| JOB NAME |
Director General, Environmental, Social and Governance [Shanghai]
POSTED BY: New Development Bank (BRICS)
REF:ND 82
Date Published:Friday, April 28, 2023
Date of Expiration:Wednesday, October 25, 2023 EXPIRED
RECOMMEND THIS JOB ON FACEBOOK
|
|
|
| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 China | SHANGHAI in China |
| INDUSTRY |
| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
|
| JOB TYPE |
| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Opening on: April 10, 2023 at 05:00pm (China Standard Time)
Closing on: May 19, 2023 at 05:00pm (China Standard Time)
Based in: Shanghai, China
Target Market: Global recruitment
ABOUT
1. Reporting to the VP and CRO, Director General, Environmental, Social and Governance leads the mainstreaming of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in the Bank’s operations and activities.
2. The role also oversees project procurement work.
3. The successful candidate is expected to consolidate the Bank’s ESG and project procurement related work and establish appropriate frameworks aligned with international practices and member country systems for ESG and procurement.
4. The incumbent will also engage with stakeholders for consistent application of the Bank’s ESG and procurement policies.
5. The overall mandate will be to position NDB as a leading contributor to the development of ESG capabilities as also to procurement processes, with focus on transparency, efficiency and consistency.
6. In addition, the DG will also contribute to the Bank’s ESG-linked fund raising and investments activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include:
1. Develop and periodically review and update the Bank’s ESG and procurement-related policies, processes and guidelines to ensure that the Bank’s frameworks are in line with international practices and support application of high ESG and procurement standards in member countries.
2. Support the Bank’s operations in project preparation and implementation by providing quality inputs on ESG matters.
3. Guide the ESG team to conduct ESG and procurement due diligences, mitigating ESG risks and delivering the Bank’s projects with quality and speed.
4. Ensure that learnings from the implementation of projects are taken on board for fine-tuning the Bank’s ESG risk management framework as part of periodic reviews.
5. Manage the development of country-specific studies on social and environmental standards, governance and procurement practices.
6. Support Treasury, Operations and Strategy teams in the design of ESG products and development of ESG-related policies, criteria and procedures.
7. Build ESG database, review and assess the Bank’s annual ESG-related disclosures to different stakeholders and investors.
8. Liaison with ESG rating agencies, ESG research agencies, environmental NGOs/CSOs, academia, ESG investors, and other stakeholders on ESG-related topics.
9. Develop external and internal ESG communication strategy, promote and build the Bank’s ESG brand, in close coordination with the Bank’s Corporate Communications team.
10. Support Risk team in undertaking climate risk related assessments.
11. Assist the Compliance team in handling complaints related to ESG in projects approved by the Bank.
12. Nurture talent and coach the team to ensure continuous learning and development.
13. Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.
|
| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
1. Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in a multilateral development bank or equivalent, regulated public/private sector financial institution, consultancy firm or relevant public department or agency.
2. Strong leadership and managerial skills in managing a diverse workforce.
3. Exceptional strategic thinking, leading change, problem solving, communication, conflict management and resolution, and interpersonal skills with high resilience and drive in achieving objectives and goals.
4. Relevant experience in a multi-cultural work environment fostering a climate of teamwork and collaboration.
5. Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant professional field from a reputed university. Relevant certification/s from globally recognized certification agencies in the related field would be preferred, such as CPA.
PLEASE NOTE, this position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply as their applications will be evaluated together with the new set of applications.
Please be sure to fill out all sections in English, without using ALL capital letters.
Please upload a resume/CV in English and do not upload a Resume/CV which has more than 10 pages.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the application form given below. In case you face any technical difficulty in submitting the application form, please email your detailed Curriculum Vitae only in English and Word format along with the required information (Date of Birth, Nationality, Gender, Information on relatives working or associated with NDB, if any, etc.) to career@ndb.int. Please mention the Position Title you are applying for in the subject of the email.
|
|
English 
FRENCH
