Corporate Social Investment

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 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