Vacancy at The Nigerian Stock Exchange for a Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility

⏲ Jan 28, 2019, 11:00 PM
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The Nigerian Stock Exchange, services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa's financial markets. The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility Location: Lagos Report to: Head, Corporate Communications Grade: CSR Division: Shared Services Division Department: Corporate Communications Department Estimated Date Of Resumption: Monday, March 4, 2019 Job Summary

The individual will be tasked to provide thought leadership and counsel to Senior Management and EXCO in the areas of sustainability and corporate citizenship.
The Lead is expected to be a well-rounded professional that understands how to leverage the tools of Communications to create awareness and equity for the Exchange.

Key Responsibilities

Define, develop and implement CSR/ESG strategies, scorecards and action plans that contribute to the delivery of The Exchange’s CSR vision, mission and objectives
Create a comprehensive and integrated marketing drive to build excitement around CSR programs for both external and internal audiences
Co-ordinate volunteer activities and events, drumming up support and persuading employee participation Working in partnership with various community groups
Play a vital role in preparing and implementing an Annual & long term CSR plan for The Exchange
Engage employees and all other key stakeholders to whom CSR commitments apply
Design and conduct CSR awareness programs / interventions & also create internal and external communications plans
Serve as an internal resource and external representative on CSR matters
Manage CSR assessment and consulting engagements, and other external consultants / agencies
Represent the Exchange in various Social organizations, conferences and groups to exchange CSR related developments and ideas
Benchmark Industry best practices on CSR; Study & analyse the developments in CSR both within & outside the organization
Ensure Company Top Management is engaged, involved and supports CSR initiatives and its implementation
Coordinate the overall administration, processes and budget of programmes
Responsible for Managing the CSR team as well as staff in other teams within the organisation who have CSR activities formally allocated to them
Report to the Executive Committee as appropriate on progress, strategic issues and budget allocation
Work various internal stakeholders such as Human Resources, Broker Dealer Regulation, Listing Regulation, etc to develop, implement and monitor sustainability initiatives
Manage the CSR reporting process, by working closely with business units & different locations
Act as a key player in developing an integrated CSR approach & decision-making structure
Ensure the consistent funding mechanism for CSR initiatives and funds are apportioned as per priority

Qualifications And Experience

Knowledge of how Sustainability fits into the wider strategic business context and company brand
Experience/Knowledge in dealing with international organizations such as UN Global Compact, WFE, Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI), etc
Experience in stakeholders engagement and/or community investment
Understanding society and the positive affect CSR can have on the external environment.
Knowledge of how CSR influences stakeholder relations
Proven track record in program/project management (processes, budget, planning, resourcing, etc)

Functional Competencies: