Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator (CSR)

1. JOB PURPOSE 

The CSR & LEFAT Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Lovegrass's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and supporting effective collaboration with the Lovegrass Ethiopia Farming and Agricultural Transformation (LEFAT) Foundation. 

The role supports the planning, implementation, documentation, monitoring, and reporting of community, farmer, social, and environmental initiatives in alignment with Lovegrass's ESG objectives and company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

CSR & Community Engagement 

• Coordinate implementation of Lovegrass CSR activities and community initiatives. 
• Support identification of community needs and appropriate CSR interventions. 
• Organize community engagement, awareness, training, and outreach activities. 
• Maintain good working relationships with communities, farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, government offices, and other stakeholders. 

LEFAT Coordination 

• Act as the coordination focal point between Lovegrass and LEFAT Foundation. 
• Support LEFAT with activity planning, implementation, documentation, and reporting. 
• Coordinate farmer development, training, livelihood, and agricultural transformation activities supported by Lovegrass. 
• Maintain records of LEFAT activities, beneficiaries, projects, partners, and results. 
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other information required by management, partners, and donors. 

Project Monitoring & Impact 

• Monitor CSR and LEFAT activities against approved plans, budgets, and timelines. 
• Collect and maintain beneficiary and project data. 
• Track key social and environmental impact indicators. 
• Collect supporting evidence, including attendance records, photographs, success stories, and activity reports. 
• Identify implementation challenges and report them to the ESG Supervisor. 

ESG & Sustainability Support 

• Support implementation of relevant ESG and social sustainability initiatives. 
• Ensure CSR activities are aligned with Lovegrass's ESG/ESS requirements. 
• Support stakeholder engagement and community grievance-related activities where applicable. 
• Promote responsible sourcing, sustainable agriculture, community development, and social inclusion. 

Reporting & Documentation 

• Prepare regular CSR and LEFAT activity updates for the ESG Supervisor. 
• Maintain an organized CSR/LEFAT database and documentation system. 
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual CSR/ESG reports. 
• Maintain records required for internal reviews, audits, donors, and other stakeholders. 
• Support development of CSR success stories and communication materials. 

Partnership & Event Support 

• Support coordination with NGOs, development partners, government institutions, farmer organizations, and other stakeholders. 
• Assist in organizing CSR events, farmer training, community activities, and stakeholder meetings. 
• Support development of project concepts, proposals, and partnership documentation as required.
• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 
• CSR activities implemented according to approved plans. 
• Timely and accurate CSR/LEFAT reporting. 
• Number of beneficiaries and farmers reached. 
• Quality and completeness of project documentation. 
• Timely collection of impact data and supporting evidence. 
• Successful coordination of LEFAT activities. 
• Stakeholder and community engagement. 
• CSR activities delivered within approved budgets and timelines. 
• Compliance with Lovegrass ESG/ESS requirements. 
• KEY COMPETENCIES 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Community and stakeholder engagement. 
• Project coordination and follow-up. 
• Report writing and documentation. 
• Data collection and basic analysis. 
• Organization and time management. 
• Teamwork and collaboration. 
• Integrity and accountability. 
• Problem-solving and attention to detail. 
• Willingness to travel to field locations. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Agriculture, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in CSR, ESG, community development, NGO/development programs, agriculture, or project coordination. 
• Experience working with NGOs, foundations, farmer organizations, or development partners is an advantage. 
• Good understanding of community engagement and social impact programs. 
• Good report writing and documentation skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365. 

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for CSR Coordinator.”