Environmental, Social, & Governance Officer

Job Description

Organization Summary: One Earth Future is an international NGO whose mission is to provide growth capital and support services to small- and medium-sized enterprises in fragile and conflict-affected settings. We currently manage the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, a $28 million Sharia-compliant debt fund in Somalia, and are preparing to expand into other countries in East Africa. OEF believes that, with the right support, small and medium-sized enterprises can be a driving force for peace and prosperity in their countries.

Primary Role: The Environmental, Social, & Governance Officer (E&S Officer) will support core work relating to the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund (NHAOF) for Environmental, Social, & Governance matters in investment, compliance, and business development workstreams. The E&S Officer is responsible for completing assignments with thorough responsibilities and demanding deadlines to monitor and implement E&S-related activities. This position works closely with the Integrity Risk Officer, reports to the US-based Associate Director of Compliance, and has a dotted reporting line to the Director of Shuraako.

Job Type: Hourly, Full-Time.  Typically, the E&S Officer will work 45 hours per week.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $13.00 – $15.00 per hour. 

Location: The position will be based in Mogadishu.

Reports to: Associate Director of Compliance with dotted reporting line to the Director of Shuraako.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze new investment deals to ensure compliance with NHAOF’s E&S Provisions and client suitability with Shuraako’s E&S obligations.
• Carry out open source, database, and site visit E&S diligence research on new and existing clientele for use in client KYC documentation and for reporting purposes.
• Carry-out client site visits to conduct E&S assessments using IFC Performance Standards, the International Bill on Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, local environmental laws, local labor laws, and other E&S-related standards that Shuraako, NHAO, and OEF follow.
• Using IFC Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, guide and assist investee businesses on the implementation of health and safety-related mitigation activities such as trainings, PPE, first-aid kits, incident logs, etc.
• Work alongside other stakeholders such as Technical Assistance representatives to deliver client health and safety-related training in support of E&S requirements.
• Conduct ESG risk assessments in collaboration with investee businesses, develop a risk category for each client, support and guide investee businesses on the implementation of mitigation activities and reports to E&S committee and management.
• Regularly interact with different OEF teams and with clients to identify potential opportunities to improve E&S performance; consistently promote the importance of sound management of safety-related programs and protocols.
• Travel throughout OEF’s current Africa operations (several cities throughout Somalia) to visit existing and potential clients for ESG and Compliance-related purposes; such travels may expand to include other countries in East Africa in-line with OEF’s expansion.
• Assist the Integrity Risk Officer, Associate Director of Compliance, Vice President of Finance & Compliance, and/or Director of Shuraako with E&S and Integrity-related investigations and efforts, as assigned.
• Prepare and present E&S mitigation reports to OEF’s ESG Committee.
• Monitor E&S-related activities, incident reporting from investee business, and coordinate related data collection and reporting.
• Provide overall E&S-related support to OEF, Shuraako, and NHAOF.
• Review and help align/update systems and procedures to ensure E&S practices are carried out effectively and in line with industry standards.
• Develop relevant E&S policies and procedures as part of the organization’s Environmental and Social Management System.
• Prepare yearly E&S annual performance reports.
• Crosstrain and serve as back-up for key Compliance functions.
• Other E&S and Compliance-related tasks as required.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Competences:

• Completed university degree in environmental studies, business administration, or relevant degree in an applicable field.
• 5+ years of proven professional experience working for or in supporting companies in the field of ESG and/or Social Impact.
• Proven project-based or full-time experience developing and implementing policies focused on health and safety standards to companies; experience applying such policies to manufacturing, textiles, and agricultural sectors preferred.
• Ability to pursue and obtain client-related data for use in metrics related to ESG requirements.
• Good understanding of standards and guidelines including but not limited to IFC Performance Standards, International Bill on Human Rights, and ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
• Good understanding of environmental and social legislation.
• Good understanding of health and safety and sustainability principles.
• Strong quality control, compliance, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Good ability to communicate with staff, the private sector, and other stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Somali.
• Proficiency in MS Office / 365.
• Hands-on-mentality and persistence to carry out projects and tasks.
• Commitment to OEF’s mission and vision (oneearthfuture.org)

Physical Work Demands:

• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend at the waist and reach daily.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs. regularly.
• Able to travel locally in different regions.

At One Earth Future (OEF), we celebrate diversity and welcome its benefits and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.  If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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