Officer, Environmental and Social Sustainability Department (DES)

Position Purpose

The Environmental and Social Sustainability (DES) Officer plays a crucial role in supporting BSTDB’s sustainability mandate, ensuring environmental and social soundness in financing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and social due diligence for financing operations, focusing on climate change considerations.
• Draft and integrate operation-specific plans, such as Stakeholder Engagement Plans, Environmental and Social Action Plans, and Climate Action Plans.
• Align operations with the Climate Change Strategy, ensuring climate and environmental objectives are met.
• Contribute to strategic policy drafting to ensure BSTDB follows emerging sustainability standards and best practices.
• Conduct research on environmental, climate, and social issues to keep BSTDB updated on developments.
• Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders on sustainability initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities and advocate for sustainability principles to enhance BSTDB’s reputation.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong professionalism, maintaining expertise in environmental policies.
• Results-oriented, demonstrating excellence in execution.
• Effective communication and persuasion tactics.
• Commitment to client/stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.
• Team-oriented, fostering collaboration to achieve goals.
• Cultural awareness and support for diversity and inclusion.
• Ethical integrity and accountability in decision-making.
• Open to innovation and change to improve processes.
• Critical thinking to assess challenges and create solutions.

Required Qualifications

• First-level university degree in Life, Earth, Social, or Environmental Sciences; Sustainable Finance or Energy Policy; or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in environmental and social sustainability across various industries.
• Knowledge of international environmental, labor, health, and safety norms in public and private sector financing.
• Expertise in climate risk assessments, environmental impact evaluations, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with environmental and social guidelines and best practices across industries.

Desirable Qualifications

• Understanding of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies and climate adaptation strategies.
• Working experience in BSTDB’s region of operations.
• Previous experience in environmental and social sustainability within an international financial institution.

Application Procedure

• Complete the BSTDB Application Form.
• Provide answers for each required question (empty fields may lead to disqualification).
• Send the completed application via email to recruit@bstdb.org (Subject: 132 [Your Name]).

📌 Deadline: Thursday, 15 May 2025, at 17:30 Greece Time

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.