Manager - Csr Programs

Role Overview

• Responsible for designing, executing, and scaling CSR-led projects focused on education, skilling, and livelihood development.
• Involves program management, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, team leadership, and impact measurement.
• A key role to ensure effective delivery and long-term sustainability of social impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development

• Identify and build partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, CSR foundations, academic institutions, and industry departments.
• Develop collaboration strategies with corporates and foundations for program implementation.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions with stakeholders.

2. Program Management & Implementation

• Lead conceptualization, design, and end-to-end execution of education, skilling, and livelihood programs.
• Oversee learner onboarding, engagement, and progress tracking.
• Conduct field visits to monitor effectiveness and address operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, regulations, and internal policies.

3. Strategic Planning & Proposal Development

• Identify new strategic program areas and conduct research to inform design.
• Draft and present proposals, budgets, MoUs, and reports for donors and government agencies.
• Represent program models to leadership and external stakeholders.

4. Team Management & Capacity Building

• Lead and mentor a team of 8–10 members with clear roles and performance accountability.
• Conduct training and capacity-building sessions for team development.
• Foster a collaborative, impact-driven team culture.

5. Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

• Develop and maintain MIS, dashboards, and records aligned with organizational standards.
• Track and analyze program data for improvements and impact stories.
• Prepare and submit periodic impact assessments, narrative reports, and donor updates.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of CSR-led programs in education, skilling, and livelihoods.
• Knowledge of government policies, flagship schemes, and CSR ecosystem trends.
• Experience in corporate partnerships, donor engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent proposal writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong team leadership and people management abilities.
• Proficiency in data management, monitoring tools, and impact assessment.

Mandatory Qualification & Experience

• Master's degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in CSR program management, partnerships, or implementation.
• Prior experience with corporates, government agencies, NGOs, or donor-funded projects.
• Willingness to travel for field monitoring, partner meetings, and program delivery.