The Role The IDC’s ESRG and Sustainability Impact Programme has transitioned into its implementation phase after a period of setting up policies, strategy, integrated environmental and social risk assessment (ESRA) management procedures and supporting positions with some level of ESRG and sustainability reporting. As such, this programme is now requiring a resource with skills to accelerate strategic portfolio management stewardship, integrated risk management, GHG accounting, and sustainability reporting. This includes ensuring that IFRS S1/S2 reporting outputs, scenario analysis results and stewardship insights are directly incorporated into Investment Committee and portfolio management review packs, and translated into early-warning indicators, and portfolio insights and escalation triggers to proactively identify emerging sustainability and climate-related risks, thereby strengthening risk-informed capital allocation and senior decision-making. Other Technical competencies Advanced understanding of ESRG, climate and sustainability reporting frameworks including regulatory frameworks Familiarity with responsible investment principles and sustainable finance Strong project management and coordination and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships effectively including stewardship initiatives Experience in undertaking GHG assessments, climate risk assessments, scenario analysis and preparing ESG-related documents and disclosures Strong written communication skills for reports, presentations, and stakeholder documentation Behavioural competencies Strategic and critical thinking Collaboration and teamwork Taking initiative Adaptability and agility Accountability and reliability Resilience and pressure tolerance IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groupsStrategic portfolio management and reporting initiatives Compliance Reporting: Ensuring accurate, timely reporting under frameworks like IFRS S1/S2, PCAF, IFC Performance Standards, ESG Basel Frameworks etc. and tracking portfolio-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) and progress toward Net-Zero targets Climate Risk, Scenario Analysis and Stress TestingAssess the impacts of transition pathways, policy shocks, technology shifts, and physical climate risks on portfolio performance, credit risk, asset valuations and capital adequacy Translating climate scenario outputs into practical risk insights to inform investment structuring, portfolio rebalancing, and strategic planning Support the integration of climate scenario results into enterprise risk management (ERM), Internal Capital Adequacy Assessments, and portfolio stress testing processes Performance Monitoring: Tracking the ESRG performance of portfolio companies and providing actionable insights to committeesEnsuring sustainability and climate analytics are integrated into portfolio reviews, watchlist processes and remediation strategies Engaging investee companies/Business Partners and fund partners to measure, report and maximise the positive impact of all investments Stewardship and non-financial reporting: Reporting to clients on the integration of their portfolios. This includes, but not limited to the following:Business Partner stewardship reporting Proxy voting reporting Investment Strategy ESRG Integration: Develop and execute ESG-focused investment policies and asset allocation strategies Conduct deep-dive on potential and current portfolio holdings Incorporate quantitative sustainability metrics (e.g., carbon intensity, diversity ratios) into financial models Analyze performance attribution to distinguish returns driven by market conditions versus ESRG and impact selection Profile Internal / Operational Processes Supporting key strategic objectives and initiatives aimed at driving operational and business improvements, enhancing IDC’s ESRG and Impact Programme Align internal processes and systems with global ESRG standards and emerging regulatory requirements Design, implement and continuously enhance portfolio-level climate risk assessment methodologies, including physical and transition risk analysis Setting up, implementation and management of the IDC’s ESRG Stewardship Programme focused on both listed and non-listed Business Partners Implement and manage strategic ESRG and impact interventions focused on the improvement of value creations plans Implement, align and manage portfolio ESRG compliance Provide support of the governance coordination of the organisational Sustainability Action Plan Support the ESRG initiatives through coordination with internal stakeholders and external consultants Map synergies across internal departments to strengthen internal alignment on sustainability objectives Learning, Leadership People Growth Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing Coaching and mentoring of team members with a special focus on sustainability and ESRG frameworks Support the Principal Specialist with the implementation of the programme and delivery focusing on the portfolio Support Head Risk Governance Portfolio Management with strategic sustainability risk deliverables Qualifications Minimum qualification: Degree in Natural Resources Economics or Engineering or Development Finance a focus on climate analytics, sustainability risk management, sustainability reporting. Honours will be an added advantage Knowledge experience 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience within the financial services sector Expertise in both investment portfolio oversight and the technical frameworks needed for sustainability disclosures Climate risk assessment and reporting, GHG accounting – application of GHG protocol, PCAF/financed emission methodologies, national GHG reporting, carbon budgeting, carbon offsets Proven hands-on experience in conducting NGFS or equivalent climate scenario analysis, climate stress testing or transition risk analysis/modelling Execution of stewardship programmes (listed/non-listed or both Stakeholder management and proven track record in driving sustainable initiatives with a strong understanding of sustainability trends, regulatory frameworks, and best practices Experience in thought leadership and knowledge transfer across the organisation Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships Extremely organised and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals Proficiency in data science management and tool development for Business Partners Experience working in a high-level collaborative and culturally diverse environment MS Office skills #J-18808-Ljbffr