Manager- Energy, Environment - Nairobi, Kenya - Equity Bank Kenya

Description

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 Nairobi.

Job purpose

The Manager will be responsible for managing the project and programs under the Energy, Environment and Climate Change (EE&CC) pillar as well as a team of senior officers and officer within the pillar.

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure smooth running of the EE&CC Pillar
Lead, guide and motivate EE&CC team in executing the pillar's mission and objectives in line with Equity's mission.
Develop the pillar's strategies & projections and communicate the same to the team for execution.
Planning, assigning and supervising pillar projects per sector at the same time design jobs and specify tasks.

Will be the lead partner relationship manager and will use the opportunity to identify areas Equity can leverage to attain its social, environmental and commercial goals.

Establishment and maintaining a close working relationship among the pillar team, other departments of EGF and the Bank to ensure smooth running of the EE&CC Pillar Programs.

Assisting the pillar head in aligning and managing the Pillar's projects per sector and aligning them to the Bank's objective of driving business through eco-system banking.

Working closely the M&E team develop relevant project tracking tools for accurate and timely progress reports
Coordinating & supporting execution of projects undertaken between EGF, the Bank and energy partners.
Promoting and cross selling the Banks' products to energy partners.

Support and/ or facilitate market, information/ knowledge and financial linkages and support build-up of business networks for the energy & environment eco-systems.

Working closely with Pillar partners to specific sectors/individuals to facilitate customer satisfaction in service delivery
Coordinate and participate in capacity building activities for Equity staff, partners and customers
Ensure proper continuous documentation and dissemination/ reporting of activities.

Qualifications

Education

University degree a business-related course, environmental science, renewable energy or Sustainability
Professional training in data or people management, or related courses will be an added advantage

Experience

At least four years' work experience with reputable organization especially in green projects, sustainable finance
Experience in top level people management
Good experience in training

Personal Attributes

Strong Leadership skills
Team Player
Takes initiative
Self-motivated and motivates others
Great inter-personal skills
A problem solver
Organized and with good planning skills
Good people management skills
Excellent communication skills

Skills and specialized knowledge

High level computer operations, software and/ or application development/ programing.
Data analysis
Good presentation and reporting skills
Good business acumen
Broad sector knowledge (clean energy sector)

Working conditions

The position entails coverage of an extensive knowledge in climate related projects, management and may require frequent travels within Kenya and the subsidiaries,

Reporting Line

The Manager will report directly to the Pillar Head.

Expected outputs

Sign KPIs with the Head of the Pillar
Deliver of all the KPIs
Weekly progress reports on the set KPIs