CSR Manager at GE Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: CSR Manager

Job Number: 2015419
Location: Nigeria
Business: GE Global Growth Organization

Role Summary/Purpose

• The position will be responsible for oversight of sustainability efforts in GE Africa working with internal/external key stakeholders regarding environmental sustainability, economic policy and social responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Working with regional and business leaders to set the strategy and approach of CSR (social, governance, environmental and economic sustainability) for the region:

1. Create and track measurable KPI's in each area
2. Establish operating rhythm for updates with functional/biz leaders and other key constituents; including regional/global CSR rating results
3. Maintain external relationships with NGO's, CSR raters and CSR conveners to keep a pulse on active CSR issues that may impact CSR strategy and/or CSR rater results
4. Develop and implement identified regional CSR projects for GE Africa
5. Manage regional CSR fund and coordinate selection of projects to be funded from local business and GE Foundation
6. Measure impact of local business and GE Foundation charitable giving in the region
7. Create guidelines and strategy on the NGO's approach in the region, including sponsorships and projects funding
8. Work with communicators to:
   • Communicate sustainability model and vision internally to all leaders and employees, and externally
   • Determine and implement external CSR media outlets to be utilized … leverage current Corp CSR contracts in place
   • Create regional level reporting mechanisms
   • Strengthen the company's reputation for 'making the world better' in the region. Reinforce GE's regional governance on sustainability
   • Provide quarterly updates to Citizenship website for the region

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/MBA in Social responsibility area or related field
• 8 - 10 years of experience working on Environmental Sustainability", "Corporate Citizenship" and "Social Responsibility
• Budgeting and resource management experience
• Experience of partnership and multi sector working
• Experience in Monitoring and Reporting on community initiatives and indicators
• Proven experience in convening external groups with diverse agendas/opinions; with proven problem solving and influencing skills
• Established network with external NGO's, CSR raters and CSR conveners
• Proven experience influencing internal policies with senior leaders

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent spoken and written English required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Individual must exhibit strong interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent program manager; must possess superior organization & creative skills
• Ability to juggle priorities and meet numerous deadlines
• Able to interact professionally at all levels of the business
• Previous not-for-profit organization and/or multinational experience preferred
• Self-motivated, creative and energetic

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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