Environmental & Social Expert (ESG/ESMS)
West Africa (Senegal / Ivory Coast)
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Type of contract
Consulting
Workplace
West Africa (Senegal / Ivory Coast)
Country
Afrique de l'Ouest
About the Role
The Belgian Bankers Academy (BBA) supports public and private financial institutions in structuring sustainable financing mechanisms for SMEs, financial inclusion, and ecological transition.
As part of several technical assistance missions in preparation and/or underway in West Africa, particularly in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, the BBA regularly mobilizes international, regional, and national expertise.
The missions cover, in particular:
institutional and strategic support to public bodies (guarantee funds, agencies, financial institutions);
support for partner financial institutions in developing and implementing products tailored to SMEs;
integration of ESG/sustainable finance/monitoring and evaluation issues into financial mechanisms;
mobilization of expertise in sustainable finance and integration of climate risks into the financial sector.
About the Role
The Environmental & Social Expert provides technical assistance in West Africa (particularly Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire), focusing on the integration of environmental and social dimensions and ESG/SGES frameworks into financial mechanisms, as required by the missions.
Main responsibilities
• Support the integration of environmental and social requirements and/or ESG/SGES frameworks into systems and practices.
• Contribute to the analysis of issues and the formulation of operational recommendations.
• Produce technical notes and contributions in conjunction with stakeholders.
Required profile
• Proven expertise in environmental and social issues and/or ESG/SGES frameworks applied to the financial sector.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Fluent in French; knowledge of English is an asset.
How to apply
📩 Send your signed resume + availability to: projects@bbacademy.be
📌 Reference: Environmental & Social Expert (ESG/SGES) – West Africa (Senegal / Ivory Coast)