Associate Manager – CSR and Employability Programs

About CSRBOX

BharatCares (SMEC Trust), the social impact arm of the CSRBOX Group stands tall amongst the Top 50 Social Impact Organizations in India. Specifically established and curated for program delivery, BharatCares' commitment revolves around the principles of innovation, technology, and scalability, aiming to address societal challenges comprehensively.

Functioning as a social solution bridge, BharatCares facilitates collaboration among communities, innovators, funders and government to implement the best impact solution for the last mile. Our flagship initiatives focus on improving education, employability, rural and healthcare infrastructure, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability and road safety.

For more information, visit: www.bharatcares.org

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About the Position

The Associate Manager – CSR and Employability Programs will lead CSR initiatives that enhance employability, vocational skills, and livelihood opportunities for youth and marginalized communities. The role involves designing and implementing end-to-end skilling programs, managing corporate partnerships, ensuring impact-driven execution, and fostering sustainable employment linkages.

Responsibilities

1. Program Design and Development

• Conceptualize and design employability and skill development programs aligned with corporate CSR mandates.
• Identify skill gaps across sectors and develop training modules that match industry needs.
• Prepare detailed proposals, budgets, and implementation roadmaps for CSR partners.

2. Program Implementation and Monitoring

• Lead end-to-end project execution — from partner onboarding to on-ground rollout and impact evaluation.
• Manage training partners, placement agencies, and implementation NGOs.
• Track program performance through defined KPIs (training completion, certification, and job placement rates).
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure quality delivery and adherence to standards.

3. Stakeholder and Partnership Management

• Build and maintain relationships with corporates, government agencies, and skilling ecosystem players.
• Represent BharatCares in partner meetings, reviews, and proposal discussions.
• Coordinate with internal teams for proposal development, reporting, and MIS updates.

4. Placement and Livelihood Linkages

• Develop strong networks with employers, industry associations, and placement partners.
• Ensure effective post-training placement support and alumni engagement.
• Monitor placement outcomes and facilitate periodic career guidance sessions.

5. Reporting, Documentation, and Impact Assessment

• Prepare progress reports, success stories, and donor presentations.
• Support data-driven decision-making through impact evaluation and beneficiary feedback.
• Collaborate with communications teams for project visibility and storytelling.

6. Innovation and Knowledge Building

• Stay updated on sectoral trends, policies, and technologies shaping the employability landscape.
• Document learnings and best practices for replication across other BharatCares initiatives.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Management, Social Work, Development Studies, or related fields.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in CSR, skill development, or livelihoods programs.
• Strong understanding of training, placement, and employability ecosystem.
• Proven project management, stakeholder coordination, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Willingness to travel frequently across project sites.

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and program management abilities
• Stakeholder and partner relationship management
• Data-driven monitoring and impact evaluation
• Problem-solving and result orientation
• Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to design and implement high-impact employability initiatives across India.
• Collaboration with leading corporates, NGOs, and training institutions.
• Fast-paced, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment.
• Clear career progression within the BharatCares–CSRBOX ecosystem.

Desirable

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