Chief Impact Officer
Job Location:
Georgetown - Guyana
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
13 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
10 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Chief Impact Officer is responsible for developing and leading the organizations social impact sustainability ESG and purpose-driven initiatives. The role focuses on creating measurable positive outcomes for communities stakeholders customers employees and the environment while aligning impact objectives with the organizations long-term business strategy. The CIO drives programs that enhance corporate responsibility sustainable growth and stakeholder value.
Key Responsibilities
Impact Strategy & Vision
- Develop and execute the organizations impact strategy aligned with corporate mission and business objectives.
- Define measurable social environmental and economic impact goals.
- Integrate impact priorities into enterprise-wide strategic planning.
ESG & Sustainability Leadership
- Lead ESG sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
- Ensure alignment of impact programs with sustainability frameworks and best practices.
- Drive initiatives focused on climate action social inclusion and responsible governance.
Social Impact & Community Engagement
- Develop programs that create meaningful impact within communities and stakeholder groups.
- Lead partnerships with nonprofits NGOs government agencies and community organizations.
- Oversee philanthropic initiatives volunteer programs and social investment projects.
Impact Measurement & Reporting
- Establish frameworks to measure and evaluate social and environmental impact.
- Develop KPIs dashboards and reporting structures for impact performance.
- Communicate outcomes and progress to leadership investors and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Engage with investors clients regulators community leaders and advocacy groups.
- Build strategic partnerships that strengthen organizational impact and reputation.
- Represent the organization in sustainability and impact-focused forums.
Sustainable Business Integration
- Collaborate with business units to embed impact principles into products services and operations.
- Support responsible investment and sustainable business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to create shared value through innovation and strategic growth.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ESG sustainability and social responsibility standards and regulations.
- Establish governance frameworks to support accountability and transparency.
- Coordinate with legal compliance and risk management teams.
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Promote a purpose-driven and socially responsible organizational culture.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives related to sustainability and social impact.
- Foster diversity equity inclusion and employee well-being programs.
Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead and mentor sustainability CSR ESG and impact teams.
- Build cross-functional collaboration around impact initiatives.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in impact strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Sustainability Public Policy Business Administration Social Sciences or related field; Masters degree preferred.
- 1215 years of experience in ESG sustainability social impact CSR or related leadership roles.
- Proven experience developing and implementing impact-focused initiatives and strategies.
- Strong understanding of ESG frameworks sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic and purpose-driven leadership skills.
- Expertise in ESG sustainability and social impact measurement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
- Strong analytical and program management skills.
- Change management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
Performance Metrics
- Achievement of social and environmental impact goals.
- ESG and sustainability performance outcomes.
- Community engagement and partnership effectiveness.
- Employee participation and culture engagement metrics.
- Stakeholder trust reputation and impact reporting success.