Environmental, Social, and Governance Coordination Officer at Watu Credit

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JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title

Environmental, Social, and Governance Coordination Officer at Watu Credit

Level: Officer

Branch: Dar es Salaam HQ

Country: Tanzania

Department: Environmental and Social

Directly Reports to

Environmental, Social and Governance Lead

Dotted Line Manager

Country Manager

Our Purpose:

At Watu Africa, we empower entrepreneurs.

WATU is a mission-driven, customer-centric company that believes that every entrepreneur deserves an opportunity to start, grow and achieve their goals in life. As Africa’s fastest-growing Asset Finance company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of the team transforming it into reality. Our vision is to provide asset financing services for mobility assets (motorcycles, three-wheelers, and vehicles) and phones to ambitious individuals who believe that, when provided with the right tools, they can fulfill their dreams as entrepreneurs and prosper in life while supporting the needs of their families and community. We, therefore, have a commitment to Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve in their lives.

What you will do:

An ESG Coordination Officer plays a vital role within the ESG team in supporting the ESG Lead in coordinating and implementing Watu’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. ESG Coordination Officer collaborates with diverse stakeholders across the organization to ensure responsible and sustainable business practices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Data & Reporting: Gather, analyze, and report on ESG performance metrics across environmental, social, and governance pillars. Help track progress against ESG objectives and targets. Assist with the development and implementation of ESG reporting frameworks and disclosures. Maintain documentation related to ESG initiatives, including policies, procedures, and performance metrics
Policy & Standards: Contribute to the development and revision of Watu’s ESG policies, standards, and guidelines. Conduct research and analysis on best practices and emerging trends in the ESG landscape
Project Management: Implement and manage ESG initiatives and projects in collaboration with relevant teams. Track progress, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders on ESG matters, including employees, investors, regulators, and communities. Educate and raise awareness about Watu’s ESG commitments and initiatives
ESG Risk Assessment: Identify all major potential ESG impacts and risks, and ensure their magnitude and significance are well comprehended and implemented as a way to mitigate the risks
Communication: Prepare presentations, reports, and other communication materials. Assist in addressing stakeholder inquiries and feedback regarding Watu’s ESG performance
Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for ESG-related activities. Manage scheduling, logistics, and coordination for ESG meetings and events. Coordinate ESG-related training programs for staff

KPI Guidelines:

Accuracy and completeness of ESG data collected
Timeliness of ESG reporting
Number of comprehensive ESG reports successfully published
Completion rate of ESG projects on time and within budget, and stakeholder satisfaction with project outcomes
Efficiency in scheduling and logistics management

What we are looking for:

Education level:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, social science, business, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience working in the ESG or sustainability field, ideally within the financial services or mobility sector
Proven experience in a coordination or project management role, preferably in an ESG-related field

Technical skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ESG-related software tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB)
Database management, research, and analysis skills
Knowledge of relevant ESG regulations and frameworks
Policy drafting and writing skills
Knowledge of various communication channels (e.g., newsletters, social media, internal forums)
Organization, time management, scheduling, and logistics skills

Behavioural skills:

Proven track record of integrity while managing business transactions
Ability to quickly strike a rapport with strangers and build meaningful and lasting business relationships
Embraces, leads and embeds change
Must actively demonstrate the values of Watu; Strong Ethics and Standards
Motivates, coaches and develops the team
Strong organizational skills with problem solving attitude
Ability to measure and analyze key performance indicators
Excellent multitasking skills
Project management skills
Problem solving, Creative and Critical thinking skills
Good time management skills
Great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

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