Position: E&S Officer

Level: Junior Officer/Officer

Job Description:

Bank of the Year - Asia, 2021, NMB Bank Ltd. is one of the leading commercial banks in the region managed by highly professional team with years of banking experience. We believe in working to create a difference in the communities we touch, through our endeavor to promote sustainable banking. If you have the passion to push yourself to be a part of this team of go getters while adding value to the society, then you might be the next NMBian.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake E&S reviews, due diligence and site visits for the Bank's investments especially Hydro projects and other project financings ensuring alignment with national E&S legislation and IFC Performance Standards.
• Support Credit Proposals for E&S requirements.
• E&S troubleshooting; provide technical and problem-solving support and guidance within bank to its clients as necessary.
• Develop and advise required E&S covenants related to clients and their conditions and action plans in credit proposals, legal agreements, offer with the bank's business and legal teams. contractors letters, etc. in coordination
• Monitoring of client's compliance with the Bank's E&S Policy/ESMS requirements, regulatory requirements, corrective action plans, etc.
• Manage and monitor E&S related grievances, ensuring their timely communication and resolution in close coordination with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support clients in improving their E&S ness and practices.
• Carry out portfolio monitoring in terms of E&S aspects.
• Coordinate, prepare and ensure ely submission of all E&S related disclosures.

Experience

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Environmental and Social (E&S) risk management in hydropower sector with demonstrated knowledge of applying relevant national regulations and international best practices viz. IFC PS.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master's degree in Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering, or other related fields.
• Well-versed with IFC Performance Standards, national laws and regulations such as Environment Protection Act (EPA), Environment Protection Regulations (EPR), Labour Act, Nepal Rastra Bank's Environmental & Social Risk Management Guideline etc.
• Understanding of Hydropower Sustainability Standards shall be an added benefit.
• Good command of English, with well-developed reporting and documentation skills.
• Candidates should be age of age of 21 to 40 years, not exceeding 40 years as of the last day of application deadline.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to send their updated CV and cover letter to vacancy@nmb.com.np with your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line by 22nd December 2025.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview process. The bank reserves the right to reject any/all application without assigning any reason whatsoever. Canvassing at any state of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification. Telephone queries shall not be entertained.
• NMB is committed to providing equal opportunity and encourages application from women and individuals from marginalized groups.

Source NMB BANK