Job Opportunity for Associate Manager – Social Impact Solutions at CSRBOX in Chennai, India

**Job Title:** Associate Manager – Social Impact Solutions

**Job Location:** Chennai, India

**About CSRBOX:**

CSRBOX is India’s leading CSR knowledge and impact intelligence-driven media and social impact advisory platform.  It facilitates collaborations between corporations, non-profits, and government entities.  CSRBOX boasts a strong research and consulting team, annually mapping over 4000 CSR projects and 1500 companies’ CSR portfolios.  Its CSR implementation vertical, BharatCares, partners with companies and CSR foundations to execute CSR projects focused on underserved communities across various thematic areas including livelihoods, skill development, education, health, and the environment.  CSRBOX serves over three million professionals through its online platform, offering services to corporations, NGOs, and social enterprises to enhance their capabilities, foster collaboration, and amplify their reach.  The company works with numerous prominent corporate clients, including ICICI Bank, SKF Ltd., Bosch India, and many others.

**Job Summary:**

Lead initiatives focused on creating positive social impact and driving sustainability within CSRBOX.  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategies aligned with the company’s social responsibility goals. This role demands project management expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for social change.

**Responsibilities:**

* **Strategy Development:** Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine CSR strategy; identify opportunities to integrate social responsibility into business operations; contribute to the development of short- and long-term social impact goals.  Conduct field research using quantitative and qualitative methods (literature reviews, surveys, interviews, focus groups).

* **Project Management:** Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and monitor social impact projects; develop project timelines and allocate resources; track progress, resolve challenges, and maintain effective communication.

* **Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:** Cultivate relationships with corporations, community groups, and stakeholders; collaborate on impactful social initiatives; engage employees, customers, and shareholders to promote awareness and participation.

* **Reporting & Communication:** Prepare reports and presentations on initiative progress and impact; communicate successes and challenges to internal and external audiences; share stories to inspire engagement.  Technical report writing, SDG alignment, benchmarking, and client interaction experience required.

* **Sustainability Integration:** Work with relevant teams to embed sustainability practices across business functions; collaborate with supply chain, operations, and marketing to promote responsible practices.

* **Continuous Improvement:** Stay informed on social impact trends and best practices; identify areas for improvement and propose innovative ideas.

**Mandatory Qualifications and Experience:**

* Post-graduate degree in Management, Social Science, Rural Management, Sustainability, or CSR.

* 1-3 years of experience in research, data analysis, or a similar role.

* Demonstrated project management experience, leading initiatives from concept to execution.

* Strong understanding of the education and skilling landscape, particularly in low-resource settings.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Analytical skills to measure and report social initiative impact using relevant metrics.

* Passion for social responsibility and creating positive change.

* Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint).

* Experience with sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB) is a plus.

**Salary:** INR 7.20 LPA – 10.40 LPA (depending on experience)