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Job Summary

Job Title:
Sustainability Governance Manager
Employer:
DFCU Bank
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Friday, 29 May 2026

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DFCU Bank is a leading financial institution in Uganda dedicated to transforming lives and businesses through innovative financial solutions that drive economic growth and financial inclusion. Established in 1964 as the Development Finance Company of Uganda, the bank has grown from a development finance institution into a full-fledged commercial bank, with a significant milestone being its acquisition of Crane Bank in 2017. Recognized for its strong financial performance, customer service excellence, and digital banking innovations, dfcu Bank has received multiple industry awards and remains a trusted partner for individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients. The bank fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that emphasizes integrity, customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and excellence, offering employees professional growth, career advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits. With a strong presence across Uganda through an extensive network of branches, ATMs, and digital banking services, dfcu Bank continuously invests in technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency. Committed to corporate social responsibility, the bank actively supports financial literacy programs, women empowerment initiatives, environmental sustainability efforts, and youth entrepreneurship. Headquartered at 26 Kyadondo Road, Kampala, Uganda, dfcu Bank remains a key driver of financial empowerment and economic development in the country.

Full-time

Deadline: 

29 May 2026

Sustainability Governance Manager Job at DFCU Bank

DFCU Bank

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the Sustainability Governance Manager is responsible for implementing DFCU Bank’s ESG Governance, reporting, and Risk Management framework. The role holder ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry standards while driving the bank's sustainability strategy and operationalizing environmental and social management mechanisms.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop a Bank-wide Sustainability strategy to identify and manage the key ESG-related risks & opportunities.
  • Implement best practices to support operationalization of the bank’s sustainability strategy.
  • Generate insights and thought leadership materials on Sustainability, ESG topics and trends, both locally and internationally to aid decision making.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on Sustainability/ESG, including industry trends, research, regulations, and ESG data gathering, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Accountable for overall ESG Risk Management including ownership and implementation of an effective environmental and social management mechanism.
  • Manage the ESG Governance and Compliance reporting requirements including both internal and external requirements.
  • Guide the Business to deliver effective Environmental and Social Risk appraisals (both desk- top and site based) as part of the credit process and develop practical risk management plans, as appropriate, to be included as part of the facility agreements.
  • Run the assurance program and follow-up to ensure effective implementation of the E&S Management Policy and Procedures.
  • Work in close partnership with the wider business to develop ESG opportunities and impact related products and services.
  • Design pre-requisite ESG principles and requirements that the Bank’s vendors and other key third parties must embed in their operating doctrines and enforce their compliance.
  • Deliver an effective ESG training program to the organization across all levels including the Bank’s clients.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please email your application to Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com. Once there, click on “Career Opportunities” to get started. (We recommend using Google Chrome for the best experience.) NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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