Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Management 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 Sustainable Finance Expert provides technical assistance in West Africa (particularly Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire) on the integration of sustainable finance, climate risks, and/or ESG/SGES frameworks into financial systems, depending on the needs of the mission.
Main responsibilities
• Support the integration of ESG/SGES and sustainable finance dimensions into financial sector mechanisms and practices.
• Contribute to approaches related to the identification, assessment, and/or consideration of climate risks.
• Produce analyses, notes, and operational recommendations in collaboration with stakeholders.
Required profile
• Proven expertise in sustainable finance, ESG/SGES frameworks, and/or climate risks applied to the financial sector.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Fluent French; knowledge of English is an asset.
How to apply
📩 Send your signed resume + availability to: projects@bbacademy.be
📌 Reference: Sustainable finance & climate risk expert – West Africa (Senegal/Ivory Coast)