Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Specialist

Job Description

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

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Social Development or related/relevant field.
• Valid driver’s license
• 5-8 years relevant experience in Corporate Social Investment or socio-economic development

Roles and Responsibilities

Key performance areas o

• 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

Job Requirements

• Resilience - Deal with problems and recover quickly from difficulties whilst taking action based on the highest ethical standards.
• 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.
• Influence - Managing, leading, encouraging, inspiring and supporting others to develop confidence and capability to help them drive personal and organisational objectives.
• Team work- Work collaboratively with others to build and maintain strong, positive, upbeat, cohesive teams to reach the Corporation objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strategic Thinking- Manage internal and external complexity, develop and drive a shared understanding of a long-term vision and sustainability of the Corporation.
• 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
• Innovation - Create and facilitate an enabling environment that embraces creative thinking that drives continuous improvement.
• Change Leadership - Initiate, drive and support organisational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on the mandate.
• 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
• 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; consistently achieves project goals.
• Following Instructions and Procedures - Not challenging authority; follows procedures and policies; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates commitment to the organization; complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role
• 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

Job Reference: IDC00583