Job Title:  ESG Officer

Organisation: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Ref: HR/STAFF/VAC – 06/02/25/2

About Organisation:

UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to provide quality microfinance services.

Job Summary:   Responsible for ESG strategy development, driving sustainable and responsible business practices, identifying ESG risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with ESG regulations and reporting requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the organization’s ESG strategy, aligning it with institutional goals and industry best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and analyses to identify key environmental, social, and governance issues that may affect business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ESG considerations into business strategies and operations
• Engage with senior management to drive awareness and understanding of ESG principles and their impact on the organization’s reputation and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant ESG regulations, standards, and reporting.
• Conduct ESG research and analysis to identify emerging trends, benchmark against peers, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with investors, regulators, and other external stakeholders to address ESG-related inquiries and provide transparent disclosure of ESG initiatives.
• Develop and conduct ESG training and capacity building sessions for staff to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Support the development of ESG-related communications, reports, and disclosures for internal and external stakeholders.
• Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or any other relevant field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CSR-P, or sustainability-related certifications are advantageous.
• Prior experience in ESG strategy, sustainability consulting, corporate social responsibility, or related fields
• At least 3 years’ in a banking/microfinance business operation.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles, sustainability frameworks, and industry-specific ESG issues.
• Proficiency in ESG reporting standards and frameworks
• Experience in conducting ESG risk assessments and analyses.
• Familiarity with ESG data and information sources, sustainability indices, and ratings agencies.
• Data analysis and quantitative skills to measure and track ESG performance indicators.
• Knowledge of relevant ESG regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Relationship-building/ Networking skills

If you believe you meet the requirements as stated, submit an application letter together with an up-to-date CV to our email: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug. Save the Documents as Your Full Name & indicate the job title you are applying for in the Email Subject Line. Your applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources

Note: UGAFODE provides equal opportunity in employment to all people. Therefore, women are encouraged to apply.