Job Opportunity for Associate Manager-Social Impact Solutions at CSRBOX in Multiple Locations

CSRBOX is a social impact strategy practice and implementation organisation. We work with companies and philanthropic organisations for better CSR programme design, pre-project to post-project handholding and impact assessment, and embedding technology solutions for responding to problems at a scale. We are the largest knowledge platform with www.csrbox.org having mapped over 30,000 CSR projects in the past 7 years. We work at the pan-India level with our Teams at Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore. We are also an executive committee member of Bharat Digital Platform under the aegis of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. We spearhead two collaborative platforms; India Livelihoods Collective and IMPAct4Nutrition.

BharatCares (CSRBOX Foundation) is the social impact arm of CSRBOX. We believe in innovations, technology, and scale for providing solutions to the problems that we as a society have been grappling with. BharatCares works as a social solution bridge for communities, innovators and funders to get the best implementation model in place. We strive to provide better education, employability skills, and entrepreneurial ecosystem support to underprivileged communities.

We have been implementing CSR projects for a few large CSR companies including IBM, Diageo, Cadila Pharma, Arvind Ltd, Airbus, PNB Housing Finance, and others. We have our programs in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

About the Position

As an Associate Manager – Social Impact Solutions, you will lead initiatives focused on creating positive social impact and driving sustainability within the organization. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to develop and execute strategies that align with the company’s social responsibility goals. This role requires a blend of project management skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for making a meaningful difference in society.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine the company’s social impact strategy.
• Identify opportunities to integrate social responsibility into business operations and practices.
• Contribute to the development of short- and long-term goals for social impact initiatives.
• Planning and conducting field research using quantitative and qualitative methods, such as literature review, household surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups, and others as required

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and monitor social impact projects.
• Develop project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Track project progress, resolve challenges, and maintain effective communication.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cultivate relationships with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external partners to co-create and implement impactful social initiatives.
• Engage with employees, customers, and shareholders to promote awareness and participation.

Program Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation of social impact programs, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Coordinate events, campaigns, and activities that contribute to social sustainability goals.
• Monitor and measure the impact of initiatives, collecting data for reporting and improvement.
• Design and implementation of practical corporate sustainability policies, programs and/or tools, SROI matrix etc.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare regular reports and presentations on the progress, outcomes, and impact of initiatives.
• Communicate successes, challenges, and learnings to internal and external audiences.
• Share stories and results to inspire engagement and support for social impact efforts.
• Technical report writing, SDGs alignment, benchmarking, client interactions and presenting reports to the top management of companies

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 about social impact trends, best practices, and industry standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in existing initiatives and propose innovative ideas.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• A post-graduate degree in Management / Social Science Stream / Rural Management.
• Around 1 to 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 social impact strategies, sustainability frameworks, and industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to work across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals.
• Analytical skills to measure and report the impact of social initiatives using relevant metrics.
• 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.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire teams toward shared objectives.

Desirable

• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent counseling, listening, decision-making and communication skills
• Experience working in rural or remote zones.
• Willingness to travel for project work
• Compassionate nature with the ability to make patients feel at ease

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a cover letter at career@csrbox.org  with the subject-line ‘Associate Manager-Social Impact Solutions.’ Please mention following details in the email body:

1.          Current Location

2.          Preferred Location

3.          Notice Period

4.          Current Salary

5.          Expected Salary

6.          % of Marks in Academics:

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7.          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.