ESG Reporting Officer

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 90,396 - 160,704; Full time

Job summary

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC is assisting a respected forestry and sustainability organisation to appoint an ESG Reporting Officer in Uganda. You will coordinate ESG data collection for DFIs and ensure alignment with IFC Performance Standards and UN Guiding Principles, supporting long-term growth in the ESG function.

The role requires strong English writing, stakeholder engagement and highly organised work style, with regional travel between Uganda and Tanzania and the ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability, Social Sciences, Journalism, Humanities, or related field.
• 3–5 years ESG experience.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills.
• Experience with ESG frameworks (IFC, UNGP, etc.).
• Willingness to live and work in Uganda.
• Willingness to travel between Uganda and Tanzania.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ESG data collection across Uganda and Tanzania.
• Prepare ESG, DFI and sustainability reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards and UN Guiding Principles.
• Manage ESG reporting calendars, deadlines and submissions

Skills

ESG reporting

Stakeholder engagement

English writing

IFC/UNGP frameworks

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Sustainability

Job description

Description / Synopsis

Our client, a respected organisation in the forestry and sustainability sector, is seeking a highly organised ESG Reporting Officer to join their team in Uganda. This role is central to managing ESG reporting for multiple Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and ensuring alignment with global sustainability frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards and UN Guiding Principles.

This position offers strong long‑term growth potential within the ESG function.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Sustainability, Social Sciences, Journalism, Humanities, or a related field
• 3–5 years ESG experience
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Experience with ESG frameworks (IFC, UNGP, etc.)
• Confidence engaging with DFIs and external stakeholders
• Must be willing to live and work in Uganda
• Preferably female and preferably African (Ugandan, Kenyan, or other African national)
• Highly organised, structured, and deadline‑driven
• Willingness to travel between Uganda and Tanzania

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ESG data collection across Uganda and Tanzania
• Prepare ESG, DFI and sustainability reports
• Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards and UN Guiding Principles
• Manage ESG reporting calendars, deadlines and submissions

  Soft Skills / Additional Info

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Professional maturity and confidence
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Comfortable with regional travel