Job Description

Organization Summary: One Earth Future is an international NGO whose mission is to provide growth capital and support services to small- and medium-sized enterprises in fragile and conflict-affected settings. We currently manage the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, a $28 million Sharia-compliant debt fund in Somalia, and are preparing to expand into other countries in East Africa. OEF believes that, with the right support, small and medium-sized enterprises can be a driving force for peace and prosperity in their countries.

Primary Role: The Environmental, Social, & Governance Officer (E&S Officer) will support core work relating to the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund (NHAOF) for Environmental, Social, & Governance matters in investment, compliance, and business development workstreams. The E&S Officer is responsible for completing assignments with thorough responsibilities and demanding deadlines to monitor and implement E&S-related activities. This position works closely with the Integrity Risk Officer, reports to the US-based Associate Director of Compliance, and has a dotted reporting line to the Director of Shuraako.

Job Type: Hourly, Full-Time.  Typically, the E&S Officer will work 45 hours per week.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $13.00 - $15.00 per hour. 

Location: The position will be based in Mogadishu.

Reports to: Associate Director of Compliance with dotted reporting line to the Director of Shuraako.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze new investment deals to ensure compliance with NHAOF’s E&S Provisions and client suitability with Shuraako’s E&S obligations.
• Carry out open source, database, and site visit E&S diligence research on new and existing clientele for use in client KYC documentation and for reporting purposes.
• Carry-out client site visits to conduct E&S assessments using IFC Performance Standards, the International Bill on Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, local environmental laws, local labor laws, and other E&S-related standards that Shuraako, NHAO, and OEF follow.
• Using IFC Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, guide and assist investee businesses on the implementation of health and safety-related mitigation activities such as trainings, PPE, first-aid kits, incident logs, etc.
• Work alongside other stakeholders such as Technical Assistance representatives to deliver client health and safety-related training in support of E&S requirements.
• Conduct ESG risk assessments in collaboration with investee businesses, develop a risk category for each client, support and guide investee businesses on the implementation of mitigation activities and reports to E&S committee and management.
• Regularly interact with different OEF teams and with clients to identify potential opportunities to improve E&S performance; consistently promote the importance of sound management of safety-related programs and protocols.
• Travel throughout OEF’s current Africa operations (several cities throughout Somalia) to visit existing and potential clients for ESG and Compliance-related purposes; such travels may expand to include other countries in East Africa in-line with OEF’s expansion.
• Assist the Integrity Risk Officer, Associate Director of Compliance, Vice President of Finance & Compliance, and/or Director of Shuraako with E&S and Integrity-related investigations and efforts, as assigned.
• Prepare and present E&S mitigation reports to OEF’s ESG Committee.
• Monitor E&S-related activities, incident reporting from investee business, and coordinate related data collection and reporting.
• Provide overall E&S-related support to OEF, Shuraako, and NHAOF.
• Review and help align/update systems and procedures to ensure E&S practices are carried out effectively and in line with industry standards.
• Develop relevant E&S policies and procedures as part of the organization’s Environmental and Social Management System.
• Prepare yearly E&S annual performance reports.
• Crosstrain and serve as back-up for key Compliance functions.
• Other E&S and Compliance-related tasks as required.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Completed university degree in environmental studies, business administration, or relevant degree in an applicable field.
• 5+ years of proven professional experience working for or in supporting companies in the field of ESG and/or Social Impact.
• Proven project-based or full-time experience developing and implementing policies focused on health and safety standards to companies; experience applying such policies to manufacturing, textiles, and agricultural sectors preferred.
• Ability to pursue and obtain client-related data for use in metrics related to ESG requirements.
• Good understanding of standards and guidelines including but not limited to IFC Performance Standards, International Bill on Human Rights, and ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
• Good understanding of environmental and social legislation.
• Good understanding of health and safety and sustainability principles.
• Strong quality control, compliance, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Good ability to communicate with staff, the private sector, and other stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Somali.
• Proficiency in MS Office / 365.
• Hands-on-mentality and persistence to carry out projects and tasks.
• Commitment to OEF’s mission and vision (oneearthfuture.org)

Physical Work Demands:

• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend at the waist and reach daily.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs. regularly.
• Able to travel locally in different regions.

Skills Required

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