Corporate Affairs Specialist

Reports to: Chief Manager Corporate Affairs & Communication

Key Result Areas:

Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and CSR

• Coordinate and implement the strategic Environmental Social Governance (ESG) activities of the Bank in line with approved strategy, objectives, policies, and budget.
• Monitor and ensure that ESG initiatives and commitments are executed on time and to the expected standard.
• Implement and manage the relationships with key ESG partners and stakeholders, ensuring growth in partner activities in line with Bank policy.
• Collect, report, and submit ESG information as per applicable ESG regulations and framework standards.
• Manage ESG communication with stakeholders and ESG performance within investee operations.
• Support and manage CSR and philanthropy activities for church, branch communities, mission-critical, and other customer segments in line with strategy, policies, and budget.
• Evaluate and enhance the Bank’s performance in areas related to environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.
• Conduct research and analysis of companies’ ESG practices and assess material ESG risks and opportunities in investment portfolios.
• Collaborate with business and investment teams to integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making processes.
• Support partner reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of the ESG strategy implementation.
• Jointly seek out ESG financing opportunities and partnerships with business divisions.

Communication and Marketing Functions Support

• Support the communication, marketing, and PR function of the Bank.
• Coordinate bank events and media relations associated with the events.
• Promote the ESG activities of the Bank’s internal, public, and digital media.
• Ensure the visibility of the Bank’s ESG initiatives, both internal and external, for a strong brand reputation.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Develop and manage relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Develop and manage relationships with ESG support partners, funders, and donors.

Corporate Affairs

• Formulate the strategy for the corporate affairs department.
• Coordinate the bank’s corporate affairs activities to build stakeholders’ confidence.
• Liaise with Centenary Foundation on all activities to be executed through the Bank.
• Responsible for updating the Business Continuity Plan for the unit (BCP).
• Support staff training activities.

Reporting

• Responsible for preparing periodic reports on ESG and Corporate Affairs.
• Responsible for minimizing costs and maximizing value through monitoring the ESG budget.
• Support annual report writing and integrated reporting on ESG.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, social sciences, arts, commerce, marketing, public relations, business administration, or other relevant fields from a recognized university.
• Relevant course in sustainability/Environmental Social Governance/Monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate affairs/sustainability role.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Communicating with impact
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship management
• Data analysis
• Measurement
• Stakeholder management
• Project & event management
• Presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Creative and innovative

How to Apply:

1. Download an application form from the website.
2. Fill out the form and attach an application letter (addressed to General Manager Human Resource, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892, Kampala), updated curriculum vitae, plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials, and contact details of three competent referees.
3. Email the above to: [email protected] no later than 5:00 PM, 26/07/2024.

Applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.