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Sr. Executive – Good and Green
Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Job Title: Sr. Executive – Good and Green
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Function: Good and Green
Business: Godrej Industries Group (For Godrej Agrovet)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.
https://www.godrejindustries.com/
About the function
The Good and Green team is responsible for designing and driving the Godrej Industries Group’s sustainability and social impact ambition, covering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The function works closely with leadership across all our Group companies and cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, packaging, HR, investor relations, legal, audit, and communications, to create ambitious environmental and social programmes.
https://www.godrejagrovet.com/sustainability/csr
About the role
As a Good and Green Sr. Executive, you will oversee CSR programs across our thematic areas of water, well-being, value chain, environment, community impact etc for our Godrej Agrovet business. Your responsibilities will include assit with strategy, design, implementation, monitoring and impact assessment of all ongoing and new programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program management:
- Ensure yearly outcome and impact targets are met within pre-defined budgets
- Manage relationships with existing partners, and build new relationships across stakeholder groups (government, non-profits, social enterprises, like-minded corporates)
- Strategize, build and roll out new programmes that deliver social impact while aligning with core business capabilities
- Conduct needs assessments, and impact assessments as required
- Ensure all CSR programs are reported on the MIS platform and update relevant dashboards
- Consult with and influence key internal and external stakeholders to gain inputs and buy-in
- Continuously learn from and adapt to changes in the external environment
- Work closely with colleagues across functions to communicate impact and progress
- Build strong monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the program and develop key performance indicators
- Review and oversee all program activities in various locations, measure their performance on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis and document the findings
- Travel regularly to various locations to oversee project implementation, develop professional relationships with the external stakeholders, and support them in showcasing program outcomes to the public.
2. Governance:
- Conduct due diligence as per SOPs
- Ensure complete compliance with CSR rules and stay updated on any changes
- Assist with creating quarterly updates and support with monthly budget controls
3. Reporting:
- Ensure all quarterly and monthly reporting (if any) are submiited within timelines
- Ensure timely submission of compliance documents such as CSR Form 2, Annual data to secretariat team and any other reports as and when required.
Who are we looking for?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in development or similar field
Experience:
- 4 – 8 years of relevant experience (post-graduation)
- Experience with the agricultural sector, including farming, agribusiness, or related industries, is preferred.
Skills:
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing and monitoring health; employability/skills development, environment conservation, and rural development programs in India, working with non-profits, government, and other relevant stakeholders
- Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills, with strong spoken and written communication abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to effectively design and manage large-scale projects across geographies
- Collaborative with the ability to work with teams of individuals across levels, functions, andbusinesses
- Self-motivated, reflective, creative thinker with a passion for being at the centre of change
- Strong problem-solving skills, agility, and speed
- Ability to demonstrate ownership, and work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment as part of a closely-knit team, showcasing patience, tenacity and grace under pressure
What’s in it for you?
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We are selfish about your wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse – especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities – helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.