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The VP, Program Officer is a key member of the Community Investing and Development (CID) team, reporting to CID’s Head of Community Programs & CSR India. The CID team works to enhance Citi’s positive social impact through community partnerships, philanthropy and volunteerism. The Program Officer will work closely with the Director to develop, implement and monitor community programming in alignment with regulatory requirements and Citi’s global community investing approach.
Job Responsibility:
Support the design and execution of community programming aligned with Citi’s social impact priorities and India’s CSR Regulations including Companies Act 2013, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA), Income tax regulations governing CSR contributions, etc
Identify and vet implementing partners and conduct due diligence in line with internal practices and external requirements
Evaluate and present funding proposals to key internal stakeholders based on in-depth analysis and ensure proper program documentation as required (e.g. impact analysis, MOUs, etc)
Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to ensure timely, high-quality documentation and maintenance of a centralized repository for all projects within scope
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations for internal and external audiences as required
Execute key monitoring and evaluation activities of partnerships, including analysis and review of reporting documentation
Conduct field visits (virtual and in person) to project sites to assess implementation, impact and alignment
Stay up to date with CSR regulatory developments, sector trends and best practices in corporate philanthropy environment in India and impact measurement
Serve as subject matter expert of community investing and CSR in India, share best practice and latest industry trends
In partnership with Citi India’s communications team, support efforts to demonstrate and communicate positive impact
Coordinate volunteer opportunities and employee engagement initiatives to foster a culture of social responsibility
Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years professional experience in community development, philanthropy or social impact in India
Subject matter knowledge and experience in India CSR policy and practice
Experience supporting complex, forward-thinking partnerships and initiatives
Experience in working with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly written and verbal communication, and comfort communicating with a broad range of stakeholders
Ability to exhibit sound independent judgement
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute positively to a high-energy, high-performing team environment
Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills - extremely detail-oriented
Excellent time management and prioritization skills with an ability to juggle competing demands
Highly proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint