IRIS Executives

Head of CSR 

This is a great opportunity to embed CSR within a best in class shopping center developer/investor. It is also a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the communities in which Client (CLIENT) operates and to build the reputation and profile of CLIENT’ CSR programme. 

This is a stand-alone role, responsible for the Middle Eastern and North African remit of CLIENT. 

The role will involve: 


Acting as a senior CSR ambassador within CLIENT 

Liaising with CLIENT Group and its other ventures to ensure alignment and synergy of CSR-related activities. 

Support in the implementation of the CSR Policy within all business functions including: Business Development, Asset Management, Development/Project Delivery and Corporate Functions. This responsibility will span all asset classes. 

Promoting and enabling increased internal understanding and participation in the CSR initiatives through communication and awareness programmes. 

Provide counselling, coaching, knowledge and awareness in developing a behavioural change and training plan to raise awareness and embed CSR across the business. This will include engagement and capacity building for all levels of employees. 

Contributing to policy and regulatory developments in the fields of CSR across CLIENT’ countries of operation. 

Identifying opportunities to demonstrate leadership and promote success in CSR. 

Acting as the key company CSR representative on the CSR Committee and Working Groups 

Supporting the CSR Working Group leaders to achieve CLIENT ’ annual CSR targets through capacity building and management oversight 

Ensuring the measurement and board reporting of CLIENT’ environmental and social KPIs (key performance indicators) on a quarterly basis. 

Establishing through the CSR committee the appropriate targets for the following year. 

Driving continuous improvement in the achievement of CLIENT’s CSR Policy (e.g. 15% reduction in CO2e emissions in the building by 2013) 

Project-managing consultants(e.g. energy audit project) to time and budget 
Overseeing the coordination and publicity of CLIENT’s first external CSR report in 2012 

Maintain awareness of current legislation and market changes relating to sustainability and environmental compliance. Recommend management actions to ensure statutory and industry obligations are met and comply with best practice requirements. 

Report to the CLIENT’s Board and other relevant committees on sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance. 

Coordinate the submission of entries to appropriate industry awards. 


Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

Substantial experience (5 years post degree) in delivering against CSR/sustainability strategy, preferably in a global or Middle Eastern context, and covering both social and environmental impacts. 

Deep understanding of real estate investment, development and management processes. 

Excellent communication skills - for example presenting findings and recommending strategies for adoption at Board level, and presenting at industry seminars and conferences. 

Proven experience in influencing and inspiring organisational change. 

Ability to delegate and manage internal and external resources. 

Confident self-starter, able to work with initiative and to implement agreed strategies. 

Capable of adapting and evolving processes to respond to business objectives. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 

Educated to degree level or equivalent. 

Formal qualification in sustainability, corporate social responsibility or environmental management is desirable. 

Experience of working in Matrix organization. 

Experience in the fields of social auditing, health and safety or relevant green building professional accreditation is desirable. 
Able to present to internal and external groups (verbal and in writing). 

Able to work on own initiative and put forward ideas for change. 

Emirati nationality is desirable.

Skills

Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

Substantial experience (5 years post degree) in delivering against CSR/sustainability strategy, preferably in a global or Middle Eastern context, and covering both social and environmental impacts. 

Deep understanding of real estate investment, development and management processes. 

Excellent communication skills - for example presenting findings and recommending strategies for adoption at Board level, and presenting at industry seminars and conferences. 

Proven experience in influencing and inspiring organisational change. 

Ability to delegate and manage internal and external resources. 

Confident self-starter, able to work with initiative and to implement agreed strategies. 

Capable of adapting and evolving processes to respond to business objectives. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 

Educated to degree level or equivalent. 

Formal qualification in sustainability, corporate social responsibility or environmental management is desirable. 

Experience of working in Matrix organization. 

Experience in the fields of social auditing, health and safety or relevant green building professional accreditation is desirable. 
Able to present to internal and external groups (verbal and in writing). 

Able to work on own initiative and put forward ideas for change. 

Emirati nationality is desirable.

Company Profile

Since Inception in 2008, IRIS Executives has focused on the placement of qualified and highly skilled UAE Nationals across all sectors, at Contingent and Retained Search Level. 

Besides being the market leader in the field, our team has over 17 years of recruitment experience across a diverse range of disciplines and sectors. We have a proven success in gaining trust and confidence with our clients, ensuring we are a true business partner in meeting their Emiratisation needs. 

Our candidates are Iris ambassadors and we wish to invest long term in our working relationship with you. Our knowledge and experience in the emiratisation market and its culture is next to none and allows us to be the most efficient recruiter out there. We will guide you through the entire recruitment process which includes: 

- Career Guidance 
- Career advice 
- Interview Coaching 
- Contract Negotiations 

Our candidates are thoroughly hand picked and we work with our clients at all levels from receptionist to C level executives, across most industries. 

Our processes are adapted to one purpose only, getting the best qualified Emiratis for our clients and bringing the best opportunities to our candidates. Our integrity and focus makes us your partner of choice.

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