Job Description

Sub Department
RDC - HO
Job posted on
Sep 19, 2025
Employee Type
Executive
Experience range (Years)
0 - 0
Function
Corporate Social Responsibility

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Community Engagement

Design and implement an Enterprise-wide Community Engagement & Partnership Strategy aligned with Vedanta's business goals, ICMM and VPSHR standards, and global best practices. Collaborate with CSR to develop CSR Plans into visible, measurable outcomes that reduce differences, build trust, and enhance Vedanta's social license to operate. Develop a Community Engagement Plan for proactive engagement.

Internal Collaboration

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure community issues are integrated into business decisions. Partner with Business leaders and HR to enhance local employment, skill development, and women/youth engagement initiatives. Align with External Relations Department to maintain constructive ties with elected local government executives, district administration, and political stakeholders.

External Engagement

Serve as the primary point of contact for communities, local influencers, and elected local representatives. Build community advisory/partnership councils at site and district levels for ongoing dialogue, grievance redressal, and collaboration. Strengthen Vedanta's reputation as a community partner by ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and inclusive development.

Conflict Prevention & Resolution

Establish an early warning system to detect and diffuse potential unrest before escalation. Facilitate and build a bridge between management and community representatives to ensure swift resolution of grievances. Reduce incidents of conflict and agitations through trust-based engagement and participatory problem-solving.

Impact Measurement & Reporting

Define KPIs such as reduction in protests, agitations, and disruptions;

Improvement in community perception index and MAS social performance scores;

% of local community employed/skilled through Vedanta CSR programs; Grievances resolved within defined timelines. Report periodically to the Community Management Body on community relations health and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Rural Development, CSR, or related fields. 20 years plus of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, CSR, or public affairs, preferably in mining, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors especially in North India Proven track record of resolving community concerns and building sustainable partnerships. Strong networks with government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.

Competencies

Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills. Deep understanding of socio-political dynamics in rural and semi-urban India, especially in North India/Rajasthan. Ability to work in high-pressure, conflict-prone environments with empathy and diplomacy. Strong communication skills in English, Hindi, and regional languages. Data-driven mindset to measure impact and improve strategies continuously.

Success Profile

Reduction in frequency and intensity of agitation and disruptions. Communities perceive Vedanta as a partner in progress, not just an industrial operator. Improved stakeholder trust leading to business continuity and growth. * Creation of a replicable engagement model across all Vedanta business units.