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Job Description
Main Purpose of Job
- Support the Africa Sustainability Office in the planning and execution of its Purpose beyond Profit and NextGen Council mandate.
Differentiators for this specific role
Purpose
The internal Africa Sustainability team is looking for a Senior Consultant to be part of our small but impactful team working on advancing the firms Purpose beyond Profit mandate and NextGen Council initiative within Deloitte Africa. At Deloitte Africa, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients and society. In this role, you will make an impact that matters by helping embed a purpose-driven mindset within our business across our people and decision-making processes.
NextGen Advisory Council:
It is predicted that Millennials and Gen Zs will make up almost 75% and 25% of the global workforce respectively by 2025. Deloitte Africa has surpassed this global trend, and in 2018, the Deloitte Africa Executive Committee established an Advisory Council comprised of young leaders from across the firm to provide input into strategic executive decisions. This role requires you to provide guidance and steering to the NextGen members and lead on key initiatives outlined below.
The role is ideal for an individual who wants to advance sustainability and a purpose-driven approach through a broad spectrum of interactions and initiatives within a large organization. Combine your passion for and knowledge of sustainability with your project management skills, strong attention to detail, critical thinking ability and communication excellence. No two days will be the same and flexibility and willingness to jump in and do what is needed are essential.
Purpose
- Support the Purpose team in planning, directing, managing, and coordinating day-to-day business activities, and strategic projects
- Conduct and compile desktop research to support Purpose projects/ initiatives
- Compile monthly and quarterly submissions for Executive and Board meetings on behalf of the Purpose team
- Coordinate, analyse and report on the Purpose beyond Profit Pulse Survey
- Support ad-hoc requests/ reporting on behalf of the Purpose team
- Update and maintain the Purpose workplan and strategy documents
- Coordinate logistics for Purpose team events with event organizers, communicating needs on behalf of the Purpose team
- Provide secretarial support for internal Purpose governance structures
- Coordinate logistics for internal Purpose engagements with our people across the firm
- Project manage the initiatives within the Purpose beyond Project program including co-ordination with key internal stakeholders
- Support the recruitment processes of the annual cohort
- Advisory role to the Council, providing guidance to achieve intended outcomes
- Budgeting process to support cohort initiatives and process.
- Design and support implementation of Africa Millennial and Gen Z Survey
- Contributes input to team strategy based on area of expertise
- Supports implementation of strategy plans agreed by leadership of team
- Based on expertise and experience, advises and supports team leadership in identification and implementation of innovative solutions to issues arising within area of expertise
- Provides expert professional input on strategic and complex issues related to area of expertise
- Forms appropriate judgements based on careful analysis to make sound business decisions on issues
- Contributes to thought leadership initiatives and shares knowledge and expertise with team
- Support teams on project requirements and team achievements
- Keeps team leadership updated on status of all projects within area of responsibility
- Demonstrates Deloitte value of exceptional service to internal clients through setting personal example, growing the firms brand
- Effective use of time, equipment, and resource
In Deloitte, everyone has an opportunity to lead. We see the importance of your perspective and your ability to create value. We want you to fit inwith an inclusive culture, focus on work-life fit and well-being, and a supportive, connected environment; but we also want you to stand outwith opportunities to have a strategic impact, innovate, and take the risks necessary to make your mark.
Deloitte supports our talented professionals in answering the question: What impact will you make?
Who youll work with:
In the Africa Sustainability Office, we make an impact by inspiring, educating, and supporting the advancement of sustainability at Deloitte. Our contributions lead to helping Deloitte change ourselves and the world to truly make an impact that matters. You will work under the leadership of the Deloitte Africa Chief Sustainability Officer and the teams driving the Purpose beyond Profit and NextGen Council initiatives. Additionally, you will collaborate with a large network of internal stakeholders working to accomplish the firms internal sustainability objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Business related degree
- Postgraduate degree
- Qualifications in sustainability
- 3-year senior consultant level with experience overseeing multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong project management experience
- Strong understanding of the role of business in society
- Analytical and research experience
- Experience in project management within a multi-national organisation, engaging with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in internal sustainability/purpose in a large organisation or professional services environment
Technical Competencies
- Ability to develop and multi-task
- Strong Project management
- Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy
- Demonstrated execution of complex projects within time frames and cost
- Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
- Excellent report writing skills
- Solid financial knowledge
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Strong client delivery focus
- Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
- Focus on quality and risk
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Exceptional business acumen
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with senior executives
- Self-starter, able to operate independently with limited supervision
Living our Purpose -Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life
Influence -Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
Performance drive -Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results
Strategic direction -Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities
Talent development -Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador
Professional Capabilities
Knows the business and industry -Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practices
Manages to results -Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realization of common goals
Manages and executes projects -Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of work
Solves problems -Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment
Manages quality and risk -Understands and applies quality assurance and risk management procedures in all areas of work performed
Manages change and ambiguity -Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity
Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.
At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.
