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Job description / Role
The purpose of the role is to lead the development of the firm's Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion (CR&I) programme in MEA and APAC in their key areas: community, pro bono, diversity and inclusion and environment. To raise awareness of and help co-ordinate the firm's global strategies and initiatives.
The main responsibilities are as follows:
- Define, deliver and evaluate the firm's CR&I strategy, policies and initiatives in the MEA and APAC region in conjunction with the Global CR&I strategy and priorities
- Be the firm's representative for CR&I activities and projects within MEA and APAC;
- Promote awareness of our firm's CR&I initiatives internally and externally and maintain the network of volunteers within the firm working on different CRI projects;
- Establish cooperative relationships with charity representatives and non-profit organisations, client teams and regulatory authorities;
- Chair and coordinate the MENA Community Council meetings and similar groups in other regions, and facilitate communication between them and the difference project groups of volunteers;
- Produce Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion responses for pitches;
- Coordinate internal CR&I communication plan including newsletters and intranet content;
- Manage the CR&I annual budget for MEA and APAC;
- Work closely with the global CR&I team to communicate activity and identify areas for collaboration;
- Produce award submissions;
- Develop a client program for the firm to engage with clients on CRI initiatives and strengthen clients relationships; and
- Represent the firm at external forums and events on behalf of the firm.
Salary:
AED
21,000 to 24,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience or a strong interest in Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion matters preferably within in a corporate environment
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to work with multiple stakeholders;
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and referral skills; and
- Be team-focused but also able to work independently.
- Prioritizing work, deadlines, flexibility
About the Company
Headway has a proactive approach to recruitment and the methodology we employ ensures we take the time to understand the needs of both clients and candidates to guarantee the right fit.
We aim to create open, consultative partnerships with our Clients and Candidates whilst maintaining an honest and professional approach at all times.
As a team we are ethical yet innovative; focused yet flexible; realistic yet enterprising. We believe in earning our success by working with you to create yours.