Ahmedabad INR 10.00 to 12 LPA (Depending on the relevant experience)
About The Position
As the Manager - CSR and Impact Consulting, you will lead the design, consulting, and evaluation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies for corporate clients, focusing on maximizing their social and environmental impact. You will also work directly with companies to offer strategic advice on how to integrate sustainability into their business operations and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- CSR Strategy Development:
- Design and develop comprehensive CSR strategies tailored to client objectives, ensuring alignment with global sustainability standards (e.g., UN SDGs, GRI).
- Conduct stakeholder mapping and materiality assessments to identify key areas of focus for clients CSR programs.
- Collaborate with clients to create actionable plans that drive social, economic, and environmental benefits while enhancing brand value.
- Impact Consulting & Advisory:
- Provide expert advice on CSR trends, impact measurement, and best practices to clients across various sectors (e.g., manufacturing, technology, finance).
- Conduct research and analysis to recommend innovative approaches for addressing social and environmental challenges.
- Assist clients in integrating sustainability and CSR principles into their core business operations.
- Project Management:
- Oversee the end-to-end management of CSR projects, from inception to execution, ensuring they meet both client expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement community development, education, health, and environmental programs, among others.
- Develop timelines, budgets, and KPIs to track project performance and outcomes.
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E):
- Develop M&E frameworks for CSR programs to assess their social and environmental impact.
- Prepare detailed reports, case studies, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, showcasing program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
- Use data-driven insights to recommend adjustments and improvements to clients CSR initiatives.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate clients, acting as their trusted advisor on CSR and sustainability.
- Facilitate workshops, presentations, and training sessions for client teams to enhance their understanding of CSR and sustainability.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, CSR forums, and networking events to strengthen partnerships and generate new business opportunities.
- Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Identify and collaborate with NGOs, social enterprises, and government bodies to drive impactful CSR initiatives.
- Engage with community leaders and local stakeholders to ensure programs are aligned with the needs of the target populations.
- Manage partnerships with external organizations for program funding, co-implementation, or resource sharing.
- Innovation in CSR:
- Research emerging trends in CSR and sustainability, and propose innovative approaches for enhancing client programs.
- Explore new areas for client engagement, such as employee volunteering, sustainability reporting, circular economy projects, and inclusive business practices.
- Stay updated on global CSR regulations and standards to ensure compliance and leadership in the sector.
Mandatory Qualification And Experience
- A post-graduate degree in Business, Sustainability, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field. A Master's degree in CSR, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or an MBA is highly desirable.
- 4+ years of experience in CSR, social impact consulting, or sustainability, with a focus on designing and managing CSR initiatives with two years core experience in Impact Consulting.
- Proven experience in working with corporate clients to develop and execute CSR strategies and programs.
- Demonstrated project management experience, leading initiatives from concept to execution.
- Strong understanding of the education and skilling landscape, particularly in low-resource settings.
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities, with a focus on impact measurement and data-driven decision-making.
- Passion for social responsibility, sustainability, and creating positive change in society.
- Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Experience with sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB) is a plus.
How to apply
Please Send Your CV Along With a Cover Letter At [Confidential Information] With The Subject-line Manager-Social Impact Solutions- Ahmedabad Please Mention Following Details In The Email Body
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- Preferred Location
- Notice Period
- Current Salary
- Expected Salary
- % of Marks in Academics:
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- Why do you think yourself a good-fit for this role (at least 50 words, max 200 words)
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This role is for the candidates with relevant experience as per the details mentioned above
Job Summary
Salary: INR 10.00 to 12 LPA (Depending on the relevant experience)
Location: Ahmedabad
Deadline: 31 Dec, 2024
About CSRBOX
CSRBOX is India's leading CSR knowledge and impact intelligence-driven media cum social impact advisory platform. It works as an enabler to create corporate-non-profit, corporate-corporate, and corporate-government collaborations. Our biggest strength is our research and consulting team which maps over 4000 CSR projects and 1500 companies CSR portfolios every year. We have a strong CSR Implementation Vertical with the name BharatCares, which works with companies and CSR foundations for their CSR projects for underprivileged communities across livelihoods, skill development, education, health, and environment thematic. A few of our corporate clients are ICICI Bank, SKF Ltd., Bosch India, IBM India, Diageo, DP World, Future Generali, Airbus, Arvind, LG Electronics, Hero MotoCorp, Sandvik, Vastu Housing Finance, DCM Shriram, L&T, etc.
CSRBOX is diversifying its portfolio towards implementation with its flagship projects in Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Bangalore, Chennai, Punjab, West Bengal etc. in the areas of Education, Livelihoods and Women Empowerment. We are looking for a dynamic Communications Manager, who can give shape to the new projects and work towards execution strategy of the same.
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