Jubilee Insurance was established in August 1937 as the first locally incorporated insurance company in Mombasa, Kenya. Over the decades, it has expanded to become the largest composite insurer in East Africa, providing services in Life, Pensions, Asset Management, and Medical Insurance. With over 1.9 million clients, Jubilee Insurance operates across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Mauritius. It is also the only ISO-certified insurance group listed on the three East African stock exchanges—Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, and Uganda Securities Exchange. The company has consistently been rated highly for leadership, quality, and risk management.
To learn more, visit www.JubileeInsurance.com.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team in Nairobi as a Senior Officer – ESG.
Position: Senior Officer – ESG
Location: Head Office, Nairobi
Reporting to: Regional Head of ESG
Role Purpose
The Senior Officer – ESG will be responsible for advancing the organization’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda as part of its transformative sustainability journey. The role entails developing and operationalizing ESG principles within corporate strategies, ensuring compliance with mandatory ESG reporting requirements, and fostering a culture of sustainability. The incumbent will work closely with multiple entities to drive ESG initiatives, enhance transparency, mitigate risks, and unlock ESG opportunities to create a measurable impact across environmental stewardship, social equity, and governance excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. ESG Strategy Development & Execution
- Collaborate with the Regional Head of ESG to develop a comprehensive group ESG strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
- Develop a scalable ESG implementation framework while ensuring consistency across different entities.
- Translate regulatory ESG reporting requirements into actionable plans for various entities.
- Benchmark Jubilee Holdings Limited’s ESG performance against industry standards to maintain a competitive edge.
- Represent the Group in forums such as NZIA, UN, and regional associations.
2. Operational Implementation & Cross-Entity Coordination
- Drive ESG initiatives across Jubilee Insurance in alignment with the developed ESG strategy.
- Facilitate regular forums for ESG discussions, ensuring alignment across different entities.
- Support the execution of ESG initiatives, ensuring timely implementation and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with entity CEOs and senior leaders to integrate ESG considerations into decision-making processes.
- Oversee the deployment of ESG tools and resources to enhance efficiency.
- Act as a central coordinator in resolving operational bottlenecks and maintaining ESG priorities across hierarchical levels.
3. Data Management, Reporting & Compliance
- Implement an effective data collection system to capture ESG metrics such as emissions, community impact, and governance adherence.
- Analyze datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing insights to the Regional Head of ESG.
- Prepare high-quality ESG reports for various stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory ESG disclosure requirements.
- Work with Risk and Compliance teams to integrate ESG risks into the risk matrix.
- Utilize data visualization tools to create dashboards for ESG reporting.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Organizational Transformation
- Develop and execute ESG training and awareness programs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to establish sustainable supply chain policies.
- Address ESG-related queries and engage with employees, regulators, and community partners.
- Work closely with HR to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into ESG initiatives.
- Gather stakeholder feedback and incorporate it into ESG strategies to ensure tangible impact.
- Train Sustainability Champions within each entity to support various ESG activities.
- Promote ESG principles through employee engagement activities such as waste reduction drives and green challenges.
5. Innovation, Advocacy & Sustainable Impact
- Propose sustainability initiatives to enhance Jubilee Holdings Limited’s governance, environmental, and social footprint.
- Conduct market research to anticipate local and international ESG trends and regulatory changes.
- Advocate for sustainability across the organization, inspiring teams to adopt responsible business practices.
Key Competencies
- Proactivity: Ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions independently.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration and conflict resolution skills across diverse teams.
- Integrity: Commitment to ethics and impartial handling of non-compliance cases.
- Strategic Adaptability: Ability to navigate evolving ESG regulations and market dynamics.
- Passion for Sustainability: Drive to advance environmental and social outcomes with a strategic mindset.
Key Deliverables
- Development of an operational ESG framework for the region.
- Effective implementation and operationalization of the framework across entities within set timelines.
- Efficient ESG data collection across the region.
- 100% compliance with all ESG regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Accurate regional ESG reports for stakeholders.
- ESG training and awareness programs across the region.
How to Apply
If you are a qualified professional seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainability and ESG leadership, we invite you to apply.
Application Deadline: 21st March 2025
To Apply: Send your application via [email protected] quoting the Job Reference Number and Position Title in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more details, please refer to the attached PDF document.
Join Jubilee Insurance and be part of a team committed to creating a sustainable and socially responsible future!
