Catherine Kameja
Group Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) at Bayport Financial Services Group | BML- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Swahili Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Introduction to ESG
Corporate Finance InstituteJul, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bayport Financial Services Group | BML
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Mauritius
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Group Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
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Oct 2022 - Present
Collaborating with Group and Subsidiary leadership to drive and implement the ESG strategy across the entire organisation, including various functions and regions. ESG Strategy Implementation • Establish clear objectives & milestones to guide the achievement of short and long-term goals • Review and enhance the ESG strategy, building on existing and new programs that align with the strategy and drive business opportunities. • Implementing an ESMS, embedding sustainability into the organizational culture and linking it to financial performance Subsidiary Technical Assistance (TA) • Support subsidiaries in advancing their ESG strategies by providing technical guidance and support to their management teams • Guide & support the development and implementation of Corporate Social Investments • Assist subsidiaries with Client Protection certification Reporting • Develop external ESG reporting, collaborating across functions to raise program awareness and communicate results • Create dashboards & reports for various audiences to effectively track performance • Work with internal stakeholders to gather, analyse, and report on ESG metrics and targets DFI Reporting & TA Management • Lead & coordinate the compilation of annual and quarterly DFI reporting • Develop and maintain a centralized database for efficient DFI reporting • Drive engagement with DFIs on TA strategies & initiatives • Liaise with Group and Subsidiaries on TA strategies • Assess and evaluate the appropriateness and value of initiatives Stakeholder Engagement • Engage external partners to achieve strategic outcomes • Support external communication on ESG performance to investors and stakeholders • Coordinate and respond to ESG-related due diligence • Drive engagement opportunities that align with the Group’s mission & vision, benefiting employees and stakeholders Show less
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Bayport Financial Services
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South Africa
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance | Company Secretary
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May 2018 - Oct 2022
Established and managed the Governance, Risk and Compliance functions in a leading non-banking microfinance institution in Tanzania, transitioning from brick-and-mortar to digital operations. Led multiple work streams to drive programs forward and engaged various stakeholders. Governance • Acted as Company Secretary, executing duties for the Board, Board Committees, and Shareholders • Fostered effective communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, enhancing the company's brand image and reputation • Ensured robust controls, governance, and ethics processes within the organization Risk • Facilitated and coordinated the identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, and reporting of risks • Proactively implemented risk mitigation measures, monitored progress in addressing control weaknesses, and managed incidents • Implemented the Business Continuity Management framework, including departmental plans, evacuation plans, crisis management, and response team Compliance • Ensured adherence to applicable regulations by embedding requirements into operations. • Managed regulatory complaints, reported to stakeholders, and collaborated with regulators during examinations. • Cultivated a culture of governance, risk, and compliance at all organizational levels, raising awareness and institutionalizing compliance with internal policies and external regulations. • Implemented a robust compliance framework and streamlined compliance processes Show less
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Alistair Group
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Tanzania
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Truck Transportation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Development
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Oct 2015 - May 2018
Strategic Guidance and Delivery Assurance: • Provided strategic guidance and delivery assurance for a diverse range of internal and external initiatives within the Group. • Collaborated with private and public-sector clients, fostering strategic partnerships and managing stakeholder relationships. • Conducted activities such as identifying prospective clients, developing deals and contracts, performing due diligence, and managing customer relationships. Regulatory Stakeholder Management: • Managed relationships with regulatory stakeholders including the Tanzania Revenue Authority, Export Processing Zone Authority, and National Environmental Management Council. PR and Marketing: • Led corporate and marketing communications, raising brand awareness and expanding the business network. Group Tender Management: • Led the process of compiling and executing all commercial and technical proposals for Group tenders. ESG Activities: • Engaged in ESG activities, including impact assessments, audits, and waste management. Project Management: • Managed the development and operation of Alistair Freeports Ltd. Oversaw and participated in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Geotechnical project activities in Tanzania. Commercial Sales Representative: • Acted as a commercial sales representative for Material Handling & Equipment Rental and Warehouse service lines. Innovation and Transformation Oversight: • Oversaw the Group's innovation and transformation initiatives. Show less
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COWI
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Economic, Environment and Social Management Consultant
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2015 - Oct 2015
Community liaising and stakeholder engagement (at national, regional and local levels), stakeholder mapping and analysis, research, collection of baseline data, situational assessments, scoping exercises and quality assurance. Community liaising and stakeholder engagement (at national, regional and local levels), stakeholder mapping and analysis, research, collection of baseline data, situational assessments, scoping exercises and quality assurance.
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UCL
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Researcher
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Conducted desktop and field research to explore the relations between water, risk and urban development in Lima, Peru, and how environmental injustices are produced and can be tackled. • Explored scenarios and strategies imbedded in the wider socio-political, economic, and ecological processes, with the potential for transformative change. • Completed fieldwork, community liaising and stakeholder engagement, development, and preparation of audio visual and written reports as well as presentations. Show less
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Dezign Factory
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Project Manager
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Oversaw project planning, coordination and management activities, site visits, budget monitoring, report preparation, coordinating deliverables and quality assurance. • Client liaising, logistics planning, project execution. • Company’s representative for owned projects; attending design, planning, submittals, and progress meetings • Planning and building design of various projects. Oversaw project planning, coordination and management activities, site visits, budget monitoring, report preparation, coordinating deliverables and quality assurance. • Client liaising, logistics planning, project execution. • Company’s representative for owned projects; attending design, planning, submittals, and progress meetings • Planning and building design of various projects.
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HELO
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Consultant
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Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Provided free, direct, short-term consultancy to SME’s: • Worked and run projects within a group to offer advice, technical, business and development support. • Worked with various companies and their senior management personnel amongst a team capacity to provide business solutions. • Participated in market analysis, marketing research, business analysis and strategies. Provided free, direct, short-term consultancy to SME’s: • Worked and run projects within a group to offer advice, technical, business and development support. • Worked with various companies and their senior management personnel amongst a team capacity to provide business solutions. • Participated in market analysis, marketing research, business analysis and strategies.
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Education
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2009 - 2012
University College London, U. of London
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Urban planing, Design and Management -
2016 - 2017
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2013 - 2014
UCL
MSc, Environment and Sustainable Development -
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ICSA: The Governance Institute
GradICSA -
2003 - 2009
Brookhouse International Schools
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