Manager – CSR & Government Skill Development Projects (Fundraising & Tendering)

Position Summary:

HKI Media Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Manager – CSR & Government

Skill Development Projects to lead the development and execution of fundraising and

partnership strategies focused on CSR initiatives and government-sponsored skill

development projects. The role requires expertise in CSR fundraising, corporate

partnerships, and public sector tendering in the Indian skilling ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

CSR Fundraising & Corporate Partnership Development

 Develop and implement a robust CSR fundraising and partnership strategy aligned

with company goals.

 Identify, engage, and secure partnerships with corporates under their CSR

mandates, particularly for skill development, upskilling, and vocational training

initiatives.

 Craft customized proposals, pitch decks, and concept notes for CSR partners

highlighting impact, scalability, and alignment with CSR objectives under Section 135

of the Companies Act.

 Build long-term strategic relationships with CSR decision-makers across industries.

 Ensure timely donor reporting, impact assessments, and adherence to

MoUs/agreements.

Government Tender Management (Skill Development Projects)

 Monitor and identify relevant government tenders, EOIs, RFPs related to skill

development at the central and state levels.

 Lead end-to-end tendering process: eligibility review, documentation, proposal

writing, budgeting, and timely submission.

 Liaise with government bodies such as NSDC, MSDE, State Skill Missions, Sector

Skill Councils, etc., to explore funding opportunities and align with schemes like

PMKVY, NULM, DDU-GKY, etc.

 Ensure compliance with government guidelines, project implementation norms, and

reporting protocols.

 Track project outcomes, ensure deliverables are met, and manage government

audits and reporting.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Monitoring

 Work closely with internal teams (program, finance, compliance, legal, and M&E) to

design, implement, and monitor projects.

 Maintain updated records of proposals, partnerships, grants, tender submissions,

and reports.

 Represent HKI Media at relevant forums, conferences, and policy roundtables.

 Mentor junior staff in the partnerships/tendering team.

Qualifications and Experience:

 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Public Policy, or

a related field. Master's degree preferred.

 Minimum 3-5 years of experience in CSR fundraising, skill development programs,

and managing government tenders.

 Proven experience securing CSR funds and managing skilling projects under

government schemes.

 Strong understanding of CSR regulations (Companies Act 2013 – Section 135), and

the ecosystem of Indian skill development.

 Experience handling end-to-end tendering and proposal development processes for

NSDC, SSCs, and state government projects.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi; knowledge of

regional languages is a plus.

 Proficiency in MS Office Suite, CRM tools, and tender portals (GeM, CPPP, state

tender sites).

 Strong networking, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC
• Expected CTC

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person