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Facilitate development of an African ESG taxonomy for the financial sector.

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Overview

Facilitate development of an African ESG taxonomy for the financial sector.

You have:

  • Experience in environmental social governance (ESG) taxonomy development.
  • Proven ability to engage with various stakeholders and promote initiatives.
  • Knowledge of African financial sector and regulatory environment.

Contract

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Consultant type: Firm Consultant

Consultant Location: Remotely work

Publication date: 03-Oct-2023 Closing date: 15-Oct-2023

Job family: Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth;

Under the leadership and guidance of the Director, Climate Change and Green Growth Department and the African Financial Alliance on Climate Change Secretariat the Consulting firm’s core duties will include the following activities but not limited to (further details are outlined in the Terms of Reference):

  • Review and assess existing ESG Taxonomies
  • Develop a fit-for-purpose ESG taxonomy for the African context.
  • Socialization and validation of the ESG Taxonomy with key stakeholders
  • Support engagement with international standards setting bodies to promote the acceptance of the African ESG taxonomy.
  • Regular interface with the AFAC secretariat and AFAC financial Industry groups

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https://www.afdb.org/sites/default/files/reoi_esg_taxonomy_afac_29sept2023_clean_accf290923_clean.pdf

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with developing ESG taxonomies? This question assesses your relevant expertise in creating ESG frameworks. Detail past projects, focusing on methodologies and outcomes.
How do you approach stakeholder engagement in project development? The interviewer wants to understand your communication and collaboration skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in taxonomy development and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep abreast of changes in international ESG regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is an ESG taxonomy important for the African financial sector? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: afdb.org