IN-Senior Associate_ Corporate Responsibility _CSR_IFS_Bangalore

Line of Service
Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Operations

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in corporate affairs and communications are responsible for managing and coordinating the organisation's internal and external communications, public relations, and corporate reputation. They focus on developing and implementing strategies to effectively communicate the organisation's mission, values, and initiatives to various stakeholders including employees, customers, investors, media, and the general public.

Those in corporate social responsibility at PwC, you will focus on driving sustainable and ethical practices within the organisation and its stakeholders, creating positive social and environmental impact. You will work towards creating a responsible and purpose-driven business culture.


*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "


Job Description & Summary: A career in Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to deliver positive social impact with measurable, long lasting results in the areas of youth education, social inclusion and the environment. You’ll focus on coordinating and overseeing the organisation’s charitable activities, designing and implementing programmes to ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all environmental regulations, and developing policies and programmes to ensure organisational awareness of government legislation and regulatory issues that affect the organisation.

Our Sustainability and Social Responsibility team works to enhance PwC’s brand and reputation as a socially responsible leader. As part of the team, you’ll help us plan initiatives that continue to make PwC a reliable and socially responsible partner in the accounting market place, our communities, and to our existing and potential clients.


Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Project identified using the allocated budget for the south offices is to be empaneled through the mandatory selection criteria and policy formed by PwC India Foundation.
• Liaise with NGO partners, review ongoing work and enable enhancing effectiveness of the projects and communicate regularly with all stake holders and report to the Central CR team periodically.
• Periodic review of due diligence, grant agreement & reports to be completed and shared with the central CR team.
• Create outcome assessment formats for the projects. Prepare project visit reports and update them with the Central CR team periodically.
• Additionally, assist the Central CR team in conducting research, plan and expand the activities by identifying opportunities within the PwC India Foundation’s thrust areas.
• Review and monitor the Beneficiary calculation process
• Review and monitor Visit report monitoring process
  
  

• Work Closely with internal teams, including senior management and external partners like NGO’s, NFP and Local communities to ensure the successful execution of CSR Projects.
  
  

• Prepare and manage the CSR Budget allocated to the region. Monitor and allocate funds effectively to various initiatives while ensuring the financial accountability.
  
  

• Drive Employee participations in CR Initiatives by designing volunteer programs that align with social Objectives.
• The incumbent will organize CR events for employees from the Bangalore office and support the CR spocs from other south offices in organizing CR activities.
• CR initiatives to be organized through innovative means and are to be in line with PwC India Foundation’s strategic theme areas.
• Identify effective strategies of improving employee volunteering hours for the south offices and encourage them to book their time in the appropriate CR job code.
• Organize quarterly visits for employees through various CR activities to project sites. Organize CR events for employees with the allocated volunteering budget and also ensure participation of Regional Managing Partner and Regional CR Oversight Partner periodically.
• Apart from the general and skilled volunteering events, initiate, support and complete pro bono volunteering projects for each office in the South region. Also create unique CR campaigns within the firm, like blood donation camp, energy optimization drive, collection (old clothes, books, newspaper) drive, etc.
  
  

• Managing internal and external communication piece for the region. Ensure that the volunteering activities organized in the South offices are covered as stories on the internal portal and external social media platforms with the support from the Central CR, communication and social media teams.
• Prepare necessary content for press release during project inaugurations at the South offices with the support from the Communications and PR team. Ensure good photo from the events are taken and shared with the Central CR team periodically.
• Promote CSR activities within the company through reports, presentations and public relations efforts to enhance the reputation as a responsible Coordinator.
  
  

• Reporting to the central team for various reports/ MIS as per internal requirements/ Due Diligence and other project reviews
• Assisting the central team on various projects and communication matters
• Additionally, assist the Central CR team in conducting research, plan and expand the activities by identifying opportunities within the PwC India Foundation’s thrust areas, assist in central projects, initiatives, and communications matters
  
  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Carbon Footprint, Communication, Communications Management, Communications Planning, Communications Strategy, Compliance and Governance, Complying with Regulations, Corporate Governance, Corporate Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reporting, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Efficiency, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, Environmental Outreach, Environmental Regulation, Ethical Standards, Event Volunteer Management, External Relationships {+ 31 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date