Director General, Environmental, Social And Governance

New Development Bank (Ndb); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2 530 000 - 4 218 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international development bank is seeking a Director General for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The role requires minimum 15 years of experience in multilateral development or similar sectors, with strong leadership and strategic skills to lead ESG initiatives. The position mandates relocation to Shanghai and aims to position the bank as a key player in ESG frameworks and procurement processes globally. Competitive, full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in a multilateral development bank or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills in managing a diverse workforce.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mainstreaming of ESG considerations in the Bank's operations.
• Oversee project procurement work and manage the ESG risk management framework.
• Develop and review the Bank's ESG-related policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Conflict management

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant professional field

Tools

ESG framework knowledge

Job description

Director General, Environmental, Social and Governance

Closing on: December 22nd at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)

Duty Station: Shanghai, China

Target Market: Global Recruitment

Position requires relocation to NDB Headquarters in Shanghai, China.

Job Description

Director General, Environmental, Social and Governance reports to the VP and CRO, leading the mainstreaming of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in the Bank's operations and activities.

The role also oversees project procurement work.

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.

The incumbent will also engage with stakeholders for consistent application of the Bank's ESG and procurement policies.

The overall mandate will be to position NDB as a leading contributor to the development of ESG capabilities as well as to procurement processes, with focus on transparency, efficiency and consistency.

In addition, the DG will also contribute to the Bank's ESG-linked fund-raising and investments activities.

Specific responsibilities include

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.

Support the Bank's operations in project preparation and implementation by providing quality inputs on ESG matters.

Guide the ESG team to conduct ESG and procurement due diligences, mitigating ESG risks and delivering the Bank's projects with quality and speed.

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.

Manage the development of country‑specific studies on social and environmental standards, governance and procurement practices.

Support Treasury, Operations and Strategy teams in the design of ESG products and development of ESG‑related policies, criteria and procedures.

Build ESG database, review and assess the Bank's annual ESG‑related disclosures to different stakeholders and investors.

Liaison with ESG rating agencies, ESG research agencies, environmental NGOs / CSOs, academia, ESG investors, and other stakeholders on ESG‑related topics.

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.

Support Risk team in undertaking climate risk related assessments.

Assist the Compliance team in handling complaints related to ESG in projects approved by the Bank.

Nurture talent and coach the team to ensure continuous learning and development.

Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Position requirements

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.

Strong leadership and managerial skills in managing a diverse workforce.

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.

Relevant experience in a multi‑cultural work environment fostering a climate of teamwork and collaboration.

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.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business