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  • Posted: Jan 24, 2025
    Deadline: Feb 7, 2025
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    Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance a...
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    Associate Director - Energy, Environment & Climate Change Pillar

    Main Responsibilities 

    • Overall lead for the Energy, Environment & Climate Change pillar of EGF, while providing support to the other pillar leads and functions within EGF.
    • Team leads program conceptualization and program design for priority focus areas for EGF in Energy, Environment & Climate Change to create social impact in the areas of energy, environment, and climate change
    • Oversight of the pillar’s strategy and workplans targeted towards climate change adaptation and mitigation.
    • Engaging, onboarding and maintaining partnerships towards EGF’s aspirations in Energy, Environment & Climate Change.
    • Contributing to the formulation of EGF strategy in keeping with Equity Group’s Africa Recovery & Resilience Plan via input from the Energy, Environment & Climate Change pillar strategy.
    • Lead Equity Group Foundation’s (EGF) Environmental Education and Awareness and practice:  initiatives in Energy, Environment and Climate Change – including tree planting and monitoring that raise awareness about climate change, sustainable living, and environmental stewardship.
    • Crowd in partnerships, support and funding for projects and programs aimed at climate change adaptation and mitigation – Including environmental conservation, e.g. via reforestation, clean water access, and waste management.
    • Work with the Sustainability team to integrate sustainable practices into the Equity Group operations.

    Capacity building:  

    • towards Energy Efficiency: Lead the design and implementation of programs that avail capacity building and facilitate access to credit for MSMEs and Institutions, including incentives for businesses and individuals to invest and convert to use of in energy-efficient and clean energy technologies and infrastructure.
    • to influence sustainable operations of clients and industries.  
    • towards innovative financing, insurance products & sustainable lending practices – Work with credit team and sustainability teams to incorporate environmental and climate risk assessments into the lending process. 
    • Promote Green Financing and Investment and support uptake of financing for Renewable Energy Projects such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
    • Identify opportunities for innovative financing in Energy, Environment and Climate Change including loans, green bonds, green loans and blended finance to finance environmentally friendly projects, including reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and clean water initiatives for individuals and MSMEs.
    • Support Equity Group’s journey towards Carbon Neutrality via identifying and working with partners to get Equity to carbon-neutral status via partnerships to offset emissions through investments in carbon credits or supporting carbon offset projects.
    • Contribute to policy advocacy and lead Equity Group Foundation to collaborate with governments, NGOs and other key stakeholders towards policies that support renewable energy, carbon pricing, and other measures to combat climate change.
    • Work with Innovation and Technology pillar of Equity Group Foundation to explore opportunities such as Green Fintech Solutions and upskill young people to develop financial technology solutions that promote sustainability, such as platforms for tracking tree planting initiatives, carbon footprints, tools for measuring environmental impact, or apps that help consumers make greener choices.
    • Stakeholder Engagement, High level Liaison, Partnerships and relationship management: - Onboard partnerships and collaborative Projects with funding partners and other implementing organizations and foundations, on projects aimed at addressing climate change and environmental degradation.
    • Monitoring and supporting feedback loop to strengthen Equity Group’s offering in Climate Finance, Sustainability, Green MSMEs and broadly across the Energy, Environment & Climate Change Sector 

    Key Deliverables for this position  

    • Partnerships – In country, Regional and Global partnerships
    • Stewardship – Insights and team collaboration to deliver on the Equity Group Energy, Environment & Climate Change Agenda
    • Fundraising for Equity Group Foundation Energy, Environment & Climate Change programs
    • Innovation: Innovative approaches to deliver access, quality and affordability in Energy, Environment & Climate Change
    • Risk mitigation and management
    • Culture, reporting, Corporate Governance – Developing, recommending, and fostering the values, culture, and philosophy of Equity Group Foundation
    • Stakeholder/ Relationship Management – Under guidance of EGF Executive Chairman, representing EGF Energy, Environment & Climate Change externally to customers, community, other organizations and key stakeholders.
    • Regulatory & Compliance – Facilitating strict compliance to statutory & regulatory norms of process/operational adherence.
    • Customer loyalty and growth in customer base. 

    Qualifications

    Academic & Professional Qualifications & Skills 

    • Advanced degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Nature Management, International Development, Development Finance, Geography, Climate Change and related fields. M.Sc., MBA 
    • PhD in the above fields presents an advantage. 
    • A track record of high performance in Energy, Environment, Climate Change sector.  
    • Commitment to results, business savvy, change leader, team motivator. 

    Relevant Experience  

    • At least 7 years in management and hands- on work within Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Sustainability, International Development sectors.  
    • Experience in Banking/ Financial Services presents a key added advantage. 
    • High level commercial experience, exposure and hands-on skills. 
    • Strong business development competence & experience, with solid commercial awareness, understanding and proven leadership skills. 
    • Excellent team leadership, communication & interpersonal skills 
    • Possess the ability to build personal relationships with key business stakeholders and have distinguished hands-on execution skills. 

    Desired Competencies  

    • Commitment to results: A systems thinker who is customer focused and goal driven.  The desirable candidate is action oriented and innovative & translates broad goals into achievable steps. S/he anticipates and solves problems and takes advantage of opportunities, is a self-starter and team player. 
    • Sector savvy: Has a strong understanding of the Energy, Environment & Climate Change sector per country (of Equity Group operation) the region and Global Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Sustainability scene. Strong mapping of global stakeholders in Energy, Environment & Climate Change and their linkage to Financial Services.  
    • Stakeholders, Teams and Communication: A high level of personal skill to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with all stakeholders. 
    • Leading change: The EGF Energy, Environment & Climate Change pillar lead possesses the skills and implements the functions of a leader. S/he shares Equity Group Foundation values, mission, and vision. S/he consistently displays integrity, models behavior, develops people, and builds teams. This individual deals effectively with demanding situations and designs and implements interventions to ensure seamless operations & growth. 
    • Motivating: The targeted leader manages continuity, change and transition. This individual knows how to influence and enable others. S/he addresses the impact of attitude and action on EGF Energy, Environment & Climate Change’s operation & its key stakeholders. 

    Other Desirable Experience / Competencies 

    • Adaptive thinking and a strong, critical mindset. 
    • Forward-thinking, swift & methodical execution and adaptable to dynamic situations. 
    • Deep understanding of innovation models and applicability in Energy, Environment & Climate Change sector. 
    • Experience/ understanding of leading social change with a history of balancing commercial outcomes with social imperatives. 
    • Demonstrated capability leading multi-disciplinary teams. 
    • Executive presence and experience managing effective high-level relationships. 
    • Methodical thinker with strong people management/team development skills 
    • Project Execution: Ability to plan for, manage, and successfully complete multiple complex projects simultaneously and in budget. 
    • Developing & Leveraging Relationships: A track record of building trust and sustaining excellent internal and external relationships
    • Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
    • Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner.

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    Associate Director, Health

    Main Responsibilities 

    • Overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the health pillar of EGF, while providing support to the other pillar leads and functions within EGF. 
    • Program conceptualization and program design for priority focus areas for EGF in Health 
    • Contribute to Equity Afya’s strategy and workplans targeted towards modeling and driving access to affordable, high quality healthcare services. 
    • Take part in engaging, onboarding, and maintaining partnerships towards EGF’s aspirations in Health. 
    • Contributing to the formulation of EGF strategy in keeping with Equity Group’s Africa Recovery & Resilience Plan via input to Group Health strategy.  
    • Function as an escalation point for all operational issues within EGF Health programs and take suitable action by interfacing with the concerned stakeholders to obtain timely resolutions. 
    • High level liaison and relationship management of key stakeholders including funding partners, implementing partners, regulators, policy makers and government and other key industry/ sector players.
    • Monitoring and supporting feedback loop to strengthen Equity Group’s offering across the Health Sector 

    Key Deliverables for this position  

    • Programs - In country, Regional and Global opportunities. 
    • Stewardship – Insights and team collaboration to deliver on the Equity Group Foundation Health Programs. 
    • Fundraising for Equity Group Foundation Health programs 
    • Implementation – Lead implementation and crowd in appropriate partners for delivery of Equity Group Foundation Health Programs. 
    • Innovation: Innovative approaches to deliver access, quality, and affordability in health 
    • Risk mitigation and management. 
    • Culture, reporting, Corporate Governance – Developing, recommending, and fostering the values, culture, and philosophy of Equity Afya & Equity Group Foundation 
    • Stakeholder/ Relationship Management – Under guidance of EGF Executive Chairman, representing EGF Health externally to customers, community, other organizations and key stakeholders. 
    • Regulatory & Compliance – Facilitating strict compliance to statutory & regulatory norms of process/operational adherence. 
    • Customer loyalty and growth in customer base. 

    Qualifications

    Academic & Professional Qualifications & Skills 

    • Advanced degree in Health - MBA, MPH, M.Sc., 
    • PhD in Healthcare/ Health Economics other Health & Allied courses present an advantage. 
    • Bachelor’s degree in medicine (M.B. Ch.B.), Nursing (BScN), health related courses
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) and other relevant Project Management qualifications presents an added advantage.
    • A track record of high performance in the health sector.
    • Commitment to results, leading change, and motivation. 

    Relevant Experience  

    • At least 10 years leading a high performing organization in the health sector.  
    • High level commercial experience, exposure, and hands on skill 
    • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management competency & experience, with strong leadership skills. 
    • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills 
    • Distinguished hands-on execution skills. 

    Desired Competencies 

    • Commitment to results: A systems thinker who is customer focused and goal driven. The desirable candidate is action oriented and innovative & translates broad goals into achievable steps. S/he anticipates and solves problems and takes advantage of opportunities, is a self-starter and team player. 
    • Sector savvy: Has a strong understanding of the health sector per country (of Equity Group operation) the region and Global Health scene. Strong mapping of global stakeholders in health. 
    • Stakeholders, Teams, and Communication: A high level of personal skills is required to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with all stakeholders. 
    • Leading change: The EGF Health pillar lead possesses the skills and implements the functions of a leader. S/he shares Equity Group Foundation values, mission, and vision. S/he consistently displays integrity, models behavior, develops people, and builds teams. This individual deals effectively with demanding situations and designs and implements interventions to ensure seamless operations & growth.
    • Motivating: The targeted leader manages continuity, change and transition. This individual knows how to influence and enable others. S/he addresses the impact of attitude and action on EGF Health’s operation & its key stakeholders. 

    Other Desirable Experience / Competencies 

    • Adaptive thinking and a strong, critical mindset. 
    • Forward-thinking, swift & methodical execution and adaptable to dynamic situations. 
    • Deep understanding of innovation models and applicability in health sector business. 
    • Experience/ understanding of leading social change with a track record of balancing commercial outcomes with social imperatives. 
    • Demonstrated capability leading multi-disciplinary teams. 
    • Executive presence and experience managing effective high-level relationships. 
    • Methodical thinker with strong people management/team development skills 

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