Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer

Ref No: 147329BR
Location: Lagos
Service Line: Corporate Social Responsibility
Contract Type: Contractor
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer is responsible for coordinating and implementing CSR initiatives and activities according to KPMG's strategy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed CSR work plans based on the firm’s CSR programme.
• Coordinate and execute CSR activities in line with the approved CSR plan and proactively manage issues / challenges that may occur.
• Research and monitor social trends to identify CSR opportunities and key issues to be leveraged
• Identify and manage a network of professional relationships with key stakeholders including strategic partners such educational institutions, health facilities, government agencies etc., community leaders, non-profit organizations, and CSR recipients.
• Act as the main point of contact between internal and external stakeholders
• Organize, facilitate and attend meetings with identified key stakeholders.
• Engage internal stakeholders on CSR activities to obtain support and buy-in
• Collaborate with multiple divisions / units across the firm to ensure timely delivery on CSR initiatives.
• Oversee and manage logistics and planning for CSR events
• Coordinate and manage volunteers for CSR activities
• Coordinate the development and update of CSR promotional materials including press releases, newsletters, email announcements, planned publications, on-line, intranet, video, etc.
• Conduct an assessment of CSR initiatives to determine impact and continued relevance, and make recommendations to the CSR committee on findings.
• Monitor and develop periodic reports on implementation status of CSR activities
• Develop the annual CSR report on activities and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Markets Operations and CSR Partner.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of 2nd Class (Upper division)  in any discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience in the field of CSR or in an NGO
• Previous CSR experience within a corporate environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Very good stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to use MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Project)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong sense of job ownership i.e. responsibility, accountability and dependability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.