Senior Manager; Sustainability Job Vacancy at NMB Bank | July 2024

Job Location : Head Office
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing the continuity of NMB’s sustainability strategy by coordinating and supervising sustainability activities across the bank. Additionally, they will act as a liaison for all internal and external stakeholders and will be responsible for ensuring compliance and the development of standards and documentation in collaboration with corporate leaders and in accordance with organizational objectives. They will also create value by sharing their expertise in sustainability and ESG.
Main Responsibilities:
Prepare the bank’s Annual Sustainability Report based on prescribed reporting standards.
Establish a realistic sustainability roadmap and defining clear policies and guidelines to meet the bank’s ESG and sustainability objectives.
Monitor organizational measurement indicators as well as communication efforts and progress to management and the Board.
Address opportunities across the organization by leading corporate sustainability initiatives and strategies.
Develop 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 legislation, license conditions, and international environmental standards.
Engage with the broader sustainability community to build partnerships and share best practices.
Advising and sharing your expertise with stakeholders across the bank.
Implement strategic partnerships and programs for the bank to support its Sustainability and Climate ambitions.
Provide a coordination role in working across all parts of the bank.
Develop effective relationships with external consultants and solution providers who support in the bank’s sustainability agenda.
Provide timely expert advice to the business including the Audit, Risk Management and Sustainability Committee, the Board, and the Executive Committee on sustainability matters, including leading practice, 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)
Technical and proven experience on financial disclosure in line with IFRS S2 on Climate-related risks and opportunities.
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding sustainability requirements
Technical knowledge on financial and financial analysis.
Excellent written skills and effective public speaking
Reporting skills in line with Tanzania Financial Reporting Standards 1 (TFRS1)
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate, across cultures, and with a variety of organization types.
The ability to communicate effectively with Management and the Board.
Ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, or relevant fields. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Technical skills in BI and Dynamics will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years’ experience in sustainability, with a track record of developing and executing successful sustainability strategies and reporting.
Experience in global environmental standards and frameworks, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), the IFRS – Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Experience with financial reporting and analysis.

NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job opening date : 01-Jul-2024
Job closing date : 15-Jul-2024