Sr Community Rel Specialist

Position

 

The Sr. Community Relations Specialist of Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation, will be responsible for supporting the CSR Lead and the Core team in developing, executing, managing and measuring corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs aligned with the Honeywell Hometown Solutions policy, while complying with Schedule VIII of the new Companies Act 2013 of the government of India.

 

This is a unique opportunity to create impactful CSR programs to support communities in alignment with Honeywell’s business goals, culture, and values. This is a critical position working closely with the CSR Lead for Honeywell India along with senior leadership team at Honeywell.

 

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities

   

  1. One should have strong understanding on the SDGs, Developmental issues at local, national and international levels, Socio-Economic and Political Issues of third world countries, human rights, humanitarian issues and Current Affairs. 
  2. Support CSR Lead in Driving research, planning, and development of comprehensive CSR programs aligned with overall business strategy, including stakeholder engagement and education, and the management of program and program partners, employee engagement and volunteerism
  3. Support in developing a CSR plan of action which includes Honeywell’s proposed strategies and commitments towards the creation of a sustainable future 
  4. Collaborate with CSR Lead and Core team in stakeholder management and ensure that the goals of the CSR plan of action are aligned with the organization’s mission
  5. Seek, partner and work with credible NGO partners to execute programs. Be willing to travel to project locations to monitor programs closely
  6. Support CSR Lead in ensuring compliance with budgets, financial and operational forecasts and areas of responsibility. Support in creating sustainable audit framework to ensure compliance with Honeywell policies and processes, and with the Indian government’s CSR mandate
  7. Support in managing CSR dashboard, including establishment of benchmarks for programs and communication including ongoing tracking, auditing, reporting, and supporting compliance for all contributing Honeywell India entities. 
  8. Proactively track trends, changes and best practices in CSR especially among peers, and integrate them into the Foundation’s CSR framework
  9. Support in building and expanding the visibility of the Honeywell brand as a socially responsible one, working closely with the corporate communications team. Represent the company internally and externally at key business and CSR forums 
  10. Support CSR Lead and Core team in enhancing the awareness of CSR initiatives among external and internal stakeholders including partners, customers, government, think tanks and academia, and civil society via media and industry forums

Qualifications

• Professional Experience / Qualifications 

   

  1. A professional with insights into community, volunteerism, corporate citizenship and how these ties into CSR strategy to drive business impact. 
  2. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in the social work, Social Sciences, Communications, Marketing, or Business Management with, but not limited to, 5-8 years of experience in handling CSR Programs, managing community relations or in project management role 
  3. Experience leading corporate citizenship, cause-branding or related initiatives, track record of leading CSR initiatives with measurable business and social results will be preferred.
  4. Previous work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth industry environment and a highly matrixed, process-driven, global organization, is preferred
  5. Experience in developing and implementing CSR plans and strategies 
  6. Strong communicator and must have problem solving abilities and stakeholder management skills