E and S Risk Specialist

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARYChief ResponsibilitiesConducting E&S risk assessments for eligible transactions in line with the Bank’s approved processManaging E&S risk assessments including assigning E&S risk categorization, recommending E&S covenants as per assigned risk categorization, Detailed Environment and Social Due-Diligence (E&S DD) assessment (if required) and implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) with agreed timelines (if required)Periodic discussion with vendors (third party consultants), internal stakeholders (relevant teams) and external stakeholders (such as borrowers/clients) on aspects related to ESG compliancesCommunicating relevant information on ESG aspects with internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrable work experience in conducting and managing Environment and Social Due-Diligence (E&S DD) Assessments, Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) based on global E&S frameworks developed by DFIs such as International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) etc across multiple sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure (airports, ports, highways etc.), industrial (pharma, chemical etc.), general manufacturing, industrial estates etc.Technical knowledge of Indian EHS and labour regulatory framework and international ESG risk assessments frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards, ADB’s Safeguard Policy, AIIB’s Environment & Social Framework etc.Experience in formulating, implementing and monitoring of Environment & Social Action Plan (ESAP)Ensuring adherence to the credit policy and process.Review exceptions and approval for knocking.SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIESCore Responsibilities Conducting E&S risk assessments for eligible transactions in line with the Bank’s approved process Managing E&S risk assessments including assigning E&S risk categorization, recommending E&S covenants as per assigned risk categorization, Detailed Environment and Social Due-Diligence (E&S DD) assessment (if required) and implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) with agreed timelines (if required) Periodic discussion with vendors (third party consultants), internal stakeholders (relevant teams) and external stakeholders (such as borrowers/clients) on aspects related to ESG compliances Communicating relevant information on ESG aspects with internal and external stakeholdersPresentation of key observations to Senior Management on periodic basisPeople Management Or Self-Management ResponsibilitiesActive participation in process re-engineering related to product / processCollaborate with business, OSD & Policy team for any change in the process/policy.Self-driven, goal oriented & dynamic in nature.Risk And Internal Control ResponsibilitiesIdentify the gaps in the process & highlights to the Senior ManagementSuggestion for changes in PolicySECTION IV: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEKNOWLEDGEMinimum QualificationsMasters in Environment/ Social Science, Sustainability or similar disciplineProfessional CertificationsIRCA certified ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 lead/internal auditorLanguage SkillsWritten and spoken English is essential with basic soft skillsExperienceYears of ExperienceMinimum of 2 to 4 years of work experience in ConsultingNature Of ExperienceExperience in conducting Environmental & Social Due Diligence(E&SDD), Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), EHS Legal Compliance Audits, Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) etc.Good understanding of E&S compliance requirements, IFC PS framework, World Bank EHS Guidelines and implementation of the same across various industry sectors