Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisor
Job Description
Title: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisor
Company Name: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Bangladesh
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Have at least Master's degree in aforementioned relevant discipline.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Duty station : Based in Dhaka with frequent travel to Khulna, Barisal, Rangpur and other programme areas
∎ Contract Duration : The duration of the proposed contract is 12 months with a possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funds.
∎ Expected Starting Date : As soon as possible.
∎ Working Hours : Full time (40 hours per week)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Advisory Services:
∎ Acts as technical expert the advisor develops the following activities:
∎ Desk-based analysis of Company business models, approaches, systems, and available data, as well as other relevant secondary environmental and social data from both sides (e.g., social-economic; costs, profits, markets, labours, gender equality, social inclusion of the most vulnerable people etc); environmental stresses affected by product/business)
∎ Desk-based review of national legislation and local policies/regulations applicable to Company's business model e.g., regarding land acquisition and land use for agriculture and water management, EIA, gender equality and labour standards, etc.
∎ Development of an ESA approach and methodology considering IFC Performance Standards requirements, gender equality aspects
∎ Conduct a review of Company's existing ESMS - company policies, procedures, standards for the management of environmental and social risks.
∎ Site visits/field surveys to conduct interviews and collect primary data.
∎ Local stakeholder consultations and presentations of findings (with local authorities, communities, neighbouring businesses)
∎ Elaboration of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for each business case including recommendations for the improvement of Company's ESMS, as well as strategies for maximising positive environmental and social impacts (e.g., contributions to ecosystem restoration in the wider landscape, social benefits such as jobs/employment opportunities for local people/ethnic minorities and women in the supply chain).
∎ Elaboration of Gender Action Plan (GAP) for each business case. The GAP shall be a brief document intended to complement the ESMP indicating specifically how gender equality is addressed within the broader remit of social inclusion in the business model/project. Additional activities to promote GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) or women's economic empowerment (WEE) should be included where feasible.
∎ Presentation of ESMP and GAP to Company and other relevant stakeholders (as appropriate or necessary).
∎ Preparation of a draft ESMS document that responds to the IFC Performance Standards and addresses relevant ESG issues. The document may cross-refer to other documents/systems that Company may already have e.g., Company HR policy, environmental monitoring system etc.
∎ Preparation of an in-house training manual/guidelines and associated presentations, training materials on ESMP & GAP. Delivery of 1-2-day training sessions to Company staff.
∎ Work with SNV and other DFCD project advisors to ensure the integration of Environmental and Social considerations in the design of business investment proposals; as well as technically support on ESG and GESI in future climate funding project ideas/proposals of SNV, strongly ensuring alignment with and/or scaling of the DFCD approach and activities in country.
∎ Ensures, monitors progress, and reviews quality of own expertise and ensures client support and satisfaction during projects.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Have at least 5 years relevant experience in the performance of similar assignments (ESA, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion assessments) in relation to agriculture and rural development projects.
∎ Demonstrable familiarity with relevant international standards and safeguards frameworks (especially the IFC Performance Standards).
∎ Demonstrable experience in the performance of similar assignments advising private sector agribusinesses on ESG & GESI aspects and ESMS is highly desirable and experience in agribusiness sector is an advantage.
∎ Sound network and ability to link & influence policy related to ESG at national/subnational level with government, policymakers, donors, scientific institutes supporting/ working for the Ganges delta.
∎ Good technical inception/proposal writing skills, communication and engagement skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate strategic training/consulting/communicating with a multi-stakeholder environment from small households to national levels, and media community.
∎ Personal skills:
∎ Strong analytical and risk assessment skills, including financial modelling skills.
∎ Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships with (sub)national stakeholders working for the Ganges Delta.
∎ Displays a strong service and client orientation.
∎ Strong team player.
∎ Good networking skills.
∎ Pro-active work attitude and 'can do', solution-oriented attitude.
∎ Strong skills in planning, administration, organising and prioritising.
∎ Sound understanding and awareness on Gender equality and social inclusion in project design and implementation
∎ Risk aware and able to escalate issues when necessary.
∎ Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
∎ Affinity with SNVs mission.
Salary:
∎ The total salary package (basic salary + all benefits) will range between BDT 147,178 and BDT 167,825per month, depending on the selected candidate`s work experience.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 30 Dec 2021
Company Information:
∎ 12 Dec 2021
∎ SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Bangladesh
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 30th Dec 2021
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