CSI Specialist

SUMMARY:

To plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate the CSI programmes and projects in-line with IDC CSI strategy and policies

• Bachelor'sdegree in social science, Social Development or related/relevant field. 
• 5-8 years relevant experience in Corporate Social Investment or socio-economic development
• Strong underst...
  
  

  POSITION INFO:
  

  To plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate the CSI programmes and projects in-line with IDC CSI strategy and policies

  • Bachelor'sdegree in social science, Social Development or related/relevant field. 
  • 5-8 years relevant experience in Corporate Social Investment or socio-economic development
  • Strong understanding of CSR/CSI principles and global standards (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals, ESG frameworks), Shared value and sustainable development
  • Knowledge of how CSI aligns with business strategy and brand reputation
  • Understanding of Socio-economic challenges (education, health, unemployment, inequality), Community development methodologies
  • Ability to conduct Needs assessments, social impact analysis
  • Project Program Management
  • Skills in Planning, budgeting, and execution of CSI initiatives, Monitoring and evaluation (ME), Risk assessment
  • Governance, Compliance Reporting.
  • Familiarity with Legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., B-BBEE in South Africa, ESG reporting standards)
  • Experience compiling Sustainability reports and Annual CSI reports
  • Understanding of Grant management, Cost control and financial reporting

  Key performance areas

  • To timeously respond to applications for funding.
  • To conduct research / benchmarking exercises to input into designated area 
    To monitor and track the implementation of approved projects to ensure that funds are used as approved
  • To regularly liaise with communities and beneficiaries
    To contribute in drafting reports for annual report, Exco, board and external stakeholders.
  • To provide project support to senior staff within the department
    Perform other related duties as required
  • Effective Partnerships and stakeholder management to enhance the CSI mandate and IDC strategic imperatives for specific projects/initiatives (youth, community projects co-operative, schools and etc.) with Units/Departments, and external partners. 

  Project Complexity

  • Ability to implement projects with minimum supervision

  Team relations

  • Develop and maintain good relationships internally and externally
  • Ability to maintain good team spirit and energy within the team

  Strategy Formulation Implementation

  • Input in designated area
  • Implement specific projects accurately, timeously and according to budget allocated

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  IBEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

   

  Competencies

  Definition

  1

  Resilience

  Deal with problems and recover quickly from difficulties whilst taking action based on the highest ethical standards.

  2

  Decisiveness in Execution

  Have a ‘can do’ attitude with a success minded bias. Understand what is required, take accountability and able to execute with focus.

  3

  Influence

  Managing, leading, encouraging, inspiring and supporting others to develop confidence and capability to help them drive personal and organisational objectives.

  4

  Team work

  Work collaboratively with others to build and maintain strong, positive, upbeat, cohesive teams to reach the Corporation objectives.

  5

  Communication and Engagement

  Clearly and concisely communicate and engage in a comprehensive way. Adapt the style and content of communication appropriate for the specific audience.

  6

  Diverse Stakeholder Management

  Effectively address and unlock the ability of the differences in values and expectations of internal and external stakeholders. Encourage and drive cross-generational interaction at the various levels of interaction.

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  Strategic Thinking

  Manage internal and external complexity, develop and drive a shared understanding of a long-term vision and sustainability of the Corporation.

  8. Planning and Organising Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones 9.

  Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

   

   

  Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way;

  10. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks Maintains a positive outlook at work; works productively in a high pressure environment; keeps emotions under control during difficult situations; handles criticism well and learns from it; balances the demands of a work life and a personal life 11. Business Mindset Understand the interests and challenges of stakeholders within the political and economic landscape with a development mind set. Ability to engage with stakeholders to add value towards competitive advantage 12. Innovation Create and facilitate an enabling environment that embraces creative thinking that drives continuous improvement
  
  

   

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