CSI Specialist at IDC

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor'sdegree in social science, Social Development or related/relevant field. 
• 5-8 years relevant experience in Corporate Social Investment or socio-economic development
• Strong understanding of CSR/CSI principles and global standards (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals, ESG frameworks), Shared value and sustainable development
• Knowledge of how CSI aligns with business strategy and brand reputation
• Understanding of Socio-economic challenges (education, health, unemployment, inequality), Community development methodologies
• Ability to conduct Needs assessments, social impact analysis
• Project & Program Management
• Skills in Planning, budgeting, and execution of CSI initiatives, Monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Risk assessment
• Governance, Compliance & Reporting.
• Familiarity with Legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., B-BBEE in South Africa, ESG reporting standards)
• Experience compiling Sustainability reports and Annual CSI reports
• Understanding of Grant management, Cost control and financial reporting

Roles and Responsibilities

Key performance areas

• To timeously respond to applications for funding.
• 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