Absa Head: Corporate Citizenship: Youth Employability – Johannesburg Jobs in South Africa
Job Summary
Provide strategic direction, day-to-day management and coordination of the Education and Youth Employability Programme, focusing on preparing young people between the ages of 18-34 with the education, skills, and experience needed for the workplace of the future, and enabling them to access gainful long-term employment and self-employment in areas of demand
Job Description
Leadership and Strategy:
Lead the development of the Citizenship Strategy and ensure its alignment to Group Strategy, Purpose, #Reset234 and priorities
Provide strategic leadership to ensure the implementation Citizenship Strategy
Understand local, continental, and global trends and patterns in Sustainability and youth employability.
Analysis of relevant policy (Youth Employability, Education, Citizenship) and implications for the Group.
Commission and manage purposeful and targeted research.
Provide technical support and advice to Business, Functions and Clusters as required.
Participate in relevant Leadership and Management forums to ensure effective organisational programme planning and coordination in support of Corporate Citizenship Strategy and Education and Youth Employability.
Stakeholder Relations and Management:
Stakeholder identification and management, both internal (Business, Functions and Clusters across the Group) and external.
Initiate and maintain relationships, partnerships and networks externally as appropriate.
Broker relationships internally and develop a collaborative working relationship with Business Units, Functions and Clusters in respect of Education and Youth Employability.
Thought Leadership:
Ensure the development of a Promotion and Advocacy plan for Citizenship and ensure the implementation of the Thought Leadership and Dialogue series.
Project Design and Management:
Conceptualise, design Citizenship projects.
Project coordination and day-to-day management.
Compile and track project budgets.
Onboard project partners and ensure their compliance with project milestones and monitoring and evaluation requirements.
Compile analytical project reports as per the agreed timelines.
Liaise with Finance, Legal, Risk to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Foster learning and embed understanding of Education and Youth Employability in Business Units, Functions and Clusters in support of Group Strategy, Purpose, #Reset234 and priorities
Capacity Building
Retain and develop talent within Corporate Citizenship with a primary focus on skills transfer and sharing of best practice.
Foster learning and embed understanding of Education and Youth Employability in Business Units, Functions and Clusters in support of Group Strategy, Purpose, #Reset234 and priorities
Qualifications:
Minimum 8 years in Education, Citizenship, development work or related field
Education, Social Sciences or related field.
A Post-Graduate degree would be an added advantage.
Skills:
High order conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to design and manage medium to large and complex projects.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Understanding and application of basic research methodologies in respect to tracking and monitoring.
Ability to work individually with minimal support and in teams.
Compilation and interpretation of project budgets.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Self-driven, ability to anticipate and work under extreme pressure.
Knowledge and Experience:
At least 8 years of experience in Education, Citizenship and/or Donor Community or similar environment in Banking, Financial Services including Corporate Affairs, NGO or Public Sectors.
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Marketing (Required)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Absa Head: Corporate Citizenship: Youth Employability – Johannesburg Jobs in South Africa
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