Officer II- Environmental and Social Governance

Job Purpose:

To support and assist in overseeing and managing the Bank's risk exposures—such as credit, liability, and reputational risks—arising from customer activities within the lending process. This includes ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, guidelines, and targets across the value chain and operations.

The role involves conducting due diligence reviews and ESG risk assessments, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring appropriate systems are in place to mitigate environmental and social (E&S) risks during customer onboarding. Additionally, it includes ongoing monitoring of clients’ activities and systems to drive improvements, implement corrective actions, and effectively manage risks and reporting to senior leadership and Management.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

a) Environmental & Social Risk Management

• Designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the Bank’s Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) across all investments and operations to ensure compliance with the Bank’s E&S Policy and international best practices.
• Conducting E&S risk assessments for all investments to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Developing and negotiating Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs) with investee companies.
• Assisting the Bank’s customers in building capacity and meeting the requirements outlined in the Bank’s ESAP.
• Conducting site visits on new and existing high-risk accounts to develop and monitor E&S action Plans (if any) by the clients
• Monitoring the progress of investee companies on E&S action plans and providing guidance for effective implementation.
• Training and supporting the Business team on E&S and impact monitoring practices.

b) Impact Measurement and Reporting:

• Developing and implementing frameworks for measuring the social, environmental, and economic impact of the bank’s

activities.

• Preparing detailed reports for stakeholders, including Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), regulators, and management,

highlighting progress on impact goals and ESG metrics.

• Monitoring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with sustainability goals, such as carbon footprint

reduction, financial inclusion, and gender equality.

c) Occupational, Health and Safety Role

• Advising and ensuring management integrates Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) considerations into decision-

making processes

• Overseeing the implementation of VCB’s OSH policy.
• Ensuring the Bank’s compliance with OSH laws, regulations, and Development Finance Institutions (DFI) Health and
• Safety guidelines.
• Leading internal staff awareness programs and external training sessions on Environmental, Occupational Safety, and
• Health (EOSH) matters.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing the Bank’s emergency preparedness and response plan.
• Conducting EOSH operational audits, analyzing EHS data and records for VCB branches and activities.
• Participating in accident/incident investigations and recommending corrective actions.

d) Sustainability Strategy and Reporting

• Implementing sustainability-related disclosures and requirements, such as IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, CBK Climate Risk Guidelines, and others.
• Developing sustainable lending products and services for the Bank, including crafting business strategies and implementing them to address climate-related risks. This includes setting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) that are integrated into operational business areas.
• Integration of ESG considerations into the bank’s overall strategy and decision-making processes.
• Staying updated on changes in E&S regulations and tracking upcoming regulatory requirements (e.g., CBK, NSE, CMA, KGFT, GHG accounting), as well as monitoring the evolving approaches of international Development Finance Institutions to E&S. Assess the implications of these developments for the Bank’s climate-related risk regulations and reporting standards.
• Contributing to impact reporting for stakeholders, including DFIs, the Board, and the Management Committee.
• Preparing reports and summaries on E&S risk issues, including climate-related risks, incidents, trends, and potential impacts, for submission to EXCO and the Board on a monthly and quarterly basis.

e) Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Delivering internal training on Environmental and Social (E&S) risk management, as well as climate-related risk and impact

assessment.

• Designing and managing technical assistance projects aimed at E&S capacity building, while enhancing the business and credit teams’ ability to measure impact within investee companies.
• Representing the Bank at industry events and forums focused on environmental, social, or human rights issues.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Defined ESG management strategies.
• ESG Research to drive business decisions.
• Continuous monitoring and communications of ES risks
• Documented procedures for ES controls and risks
• Sustainability and ESG Impact Reporting
• Compliance with all International and National law
• Defined ESG Risks Parameters
• Established Mitigation plans

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree Plus Professional qualification in environmental science, social science, development economics, sustainable development or related field.
• Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage
• NEMA License Lead EIA /EA Expert.
• ISO 14001 :2015 EMS Lead Auditor

Experience & Qualifications:

• Candidates with a minimum of (3) years of experience in ESG/Impact investing or Climate and ESG Risk Management function, along with (1) to (3) years of experience in the banking or investment industry, are encouraged to apply.

Core Competencies:

• Banking/Financial Institutions Knowledge
• MS EXCEL proficient
• Good understanding of relevant regulatory requirements, CBK prudential and Risk Management Guidelines
• Product development Knowledge
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Customer Engagement

Professional Competencies

• Accountable
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player/Collaboration
• Leadership
• Integrity

Technical Skills:

• Experience implementing OSHA programs and audits.
• Experience in undertaking Environmental and Social Impact assessments and climate related risks assessment.
• Experience conducting Audit’s based on ISO14001 systems.
• Carbon accounting added advantage
• Developing and drafting sustainability and impact reports

Knowledge:

• Environment and social knowledge to perfectly perform ESG activities.
• Effective application E&S management systems.
• Knowledge and effective application of relevant Environment and Social laws in Kenya and International E&S best practices
• Knowledge of Theory of Change development and analysis, impact management & measurement, performance analyses/or business intelligence
• Knowledge and effective application of all relevant IFC performance standards and World bank EHS guidelines.

The deadline for submission is 29th October 2026.