Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility at Nigerian Stock Exchange

Reports to: Head, Corporate Communications

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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of how Sustainability fits into the wider strategic business context and company brand
• Knowledge of how CSR influences stakeholder relations
• Proven track record in program/project management (processes, budget, planning, resourcing, etc.)
• 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

Functional Competencies:

• Conflict Management
• Relationship Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Building Trust
• Delegation
• Effective Communication Skills (Written & Oral)
• Time Management