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Job Title:  Corporate Affairs Specialist  

Organization: Centenary Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Manager Corporate Affairs & Communication

About Organisation:

Centenary Bank is a leading Commercial Microfinance Bank serving over a third of the banking population with services that can be accessed across 80 branches, 191 ATMs and over 5,200 CenteAgents and other digital platforms.

Job Summary: The Corporate Affairs Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the Bank’s Sustainability and Corporate Affairs strategy to enhance the Bank’s reputation and stakeholder management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental Social Governance 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 expected standard
• Implement and manage the relationships with key ESG partners and stakeholders and ensure growth in partner activities in line with Bank policy
• report and Submit ESG information as per applicable ESG regulations and framework standards
• Manage the 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, monitor and evaluation of the ESG strategy implementation.
• Jointly Seek out ESG financing opportunities and partnerships with the 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
• Responsible for visibility of the banks ESG initiatives internal and external for strong brand reputation

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Develop and manage relationships with the 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 Cente Foundation on all activities through the Bank
• Responsible for updating the Business Continuity 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, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, Social Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or other relevant field from a recognized University
• Relevant course in sustainability / Environmental Social Governance/ Monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a corporate affairs / sustainability role

Required Skills and Competences

• Communicating with impact
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship management
• Data Analysis
• Measurement
• Stakeholder Management
• Project & Event management
• Presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Organisational skills
• Analytical skills
• Creative and Innovative

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast-paced work environment and meet fully the requirements above, please:

Download an application form, Click Here

Fill 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.

E-mail the above to: Talent_sourcing@centenarybank.co.ug

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will, be contacted.

Deadline: 26th July 2024

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