Job Opportunity for Sr. Manager-Social Impact Solutions at CSRBOX in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru

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 the Manager – Social Impact Solutions, you will lead and oversee the development and execution of impactful social responsibility initiatives aimed at making a positive contribution to society. You will be responsible for strategizing, planning, and coordinating efforts to drive meaningful change within the organization and its community. Your role will involve collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure the alignment of initiatives with the company’s social impact goals.

Responsibilities

Social Impact Strategy:

• Lead the formulation and refinement of the company’s social impact strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align social responsibility goals with business objectives.
• Identify emerging social issues and opportunities to contribute positively to society.
• Decoding a potential client’s requirements for social impact and being able to translate that into a concept showcasing structured thinking and solution process

Initiative Development and Execution:

• Conceptualize and design innovative social impact initiatives, programs, and campaigns.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Develop clear project plans, allocate resources, and manage budgets effectively.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, NGOs, governmental bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external partners to co-create and implement impactful social initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement and involvement in social impact efforts.
• Ensuring that the relevant funds for the CSR projects are obtained from the relevant stakeholder
• Ensure smooth project implementation and monitoring

Measurement and Reporting:

• Establish relevant metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of initiatives.
• Regularly assess and evaluate the success of social impact programs and report progress to leadership.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations that showcase the outcomes and achievements.
• Translating concepts into proposals for client-centric project needs on education, life-skills and virtual capacity building and awareness programs.

Employee and Community Engagement:

• Promote awareness and engagement among employees regarding social impact efforts.
• Organize events, workshops, and activities to encourage employee participation and community involvement.
• Foster a culture of social responsibility and sustainability within the organization.

Sustainability Integration:

• Collaborate with relevant departments to integrate sustainability practices across the business.
• Work closely with supply chain, operations, and marketing to embed responsible practices.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed about social impact trends, best practices, and industry standards.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of existing initiatives and propose improvements.
• Innovate and adapt strategies to address evolving social challenges.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• A post-graduate degree in Management / Social Science Stream / Rural Management.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the CSR Domain (CSR Domain Experience Means work related to Sec 135 of Companies Act).
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing social impact initiatives.
• Strong understanding of social impact strategies, sustainability frameworks, and industry trends.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB) and impact assessment methodologies.
• Passion for social responsibility, sustainability, and making a positive impact on society.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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 ‘Manager-Social Impact Solutions.’ Please mention following details in the email body:

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4.          Current Salary

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Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This role is for the candidates with relevant experience as per the details mentioned above.