IN-Senior Associate_ CSR _CSR_IFS_Gurugram

Description

: Support Staff/Humanitarian Affairs coordinator, Global Office for Humanitarian Affairs (PwC)

Purpose

PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Global Office for Humanitarian Affairs (GOHA) strategically responds to emerging and protracted humanitarian crises globally by identifying critical areas for intervention and leveraging skillsets within the PwC Global Network to address challenges on ground. Building trust in society and solving important problems is the mission and purpose of GOHA (PwC). The Office Lead has previously demonstrated this commitment through interventions targeting health and shelter needs for vulnerable Rohingya communities in Cox’s Bazaar, response to natural disasters in India, Syria, Türkiye, and Nepal, livelihoods for refugees and Lebanese community members in Lebanon, as well as projects for drought preparedness and child protection.

In order to expand and document existing interventions globally, the Office seeks support staff to assist in overall coordination with stakeholders within and outside of PwC. The candidate will have a strong academic background and work experience in the development sector with vulnerable communities, in conflict regions and in key development sectors including health, gender, child protection, refugee welfare, and human rights.

Organization Setting and Reporting

The position will be based in PwC Office at Gurgaon

Responsibilities

The support staff/humanitarian affairs coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:

Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on projects in the space of humanitarian developments, disaster relief and management of emergency situations in assigned regions

Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on projects in the space of development sector, disaster management in India region

Developing methodology to strategically benchmark and identify regions and issues, including vulnerability assessments for strategic response and needs assessment of selected crisis based on secondary research

Identifying and establishing contact with relevant PwC territory teams of selected regions. Working as the primary point of contact between GOHA and other PwC territory firms.

Preparing guidelines related to country based humanitarian response strategies and drafting various written reports, documents and communications. Supporting the Unit Head with quality briefing reports, annual reports, presentations and other reports for internal and external dissemination on GOHA’s impact

Planning and participating in pilot projects, assisting in the coordination of international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations and in ensuring necessary support; drafting situation reports and project plans, appraisals of situation to date and specifying unmet requirements of stricken countries and communities

Under the guidance of the Unit Head, identifying and establishing contact with stakeholders within PwC, country government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media and others as required

Under the guidance of the Unit Head, serving as the primary focal point on specific projects within the office of humanitarian affairs; keeping abreast with latest developments in the sector, liaising with other humanitarian organizations, grassroots level organizations and experts

Undertaking and providing support to technical assistance and other field missions, conducting field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms and project status 

Preparing or contributing to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafting sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, case studies, presentations and correspondence with all stakeholders

Anchor communications strategy including joint communications with NGO partners.

Reviewing and providing advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance through the PwC Core Values Framework

Managing grant agreements, risk and independence checks as per PwC due diligence protocols.

Organizing and participating in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters

 Performing other duties as required

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Development Studies, Social Work, Humanitarian Aid and Response or a related field is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the development sector, humanitarian affairs, project management or other related area is required. Field experience in a complex emergency or with vulnerable, at-risk communities is required. Experience working within PwC in crosscutting themes with SBUs and experience with Government stakeholders, bi/multinational agencies and NGOs or other comparable international organizations is desirable.

The candidate should have strong communications and interpersonal skills

Mandatory skill sets:Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities

Preferred skill sets: Social Sustainability

Years of experience required:6 years

Education Qualification:
UG/PG
 

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree, Master DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date