Sr. Project Associate- CSR 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 Senior Project Associate – CSR Programs will support and manage the implementation of multi-thematic CSR projects across livelihoods, environment, education, healthcare, waste management, and water. The role requires strong field orientation, stakeholder coordination, team supervision, and operational execution. The position involves extensive travel and close engagement with government bodies, community institutions, and implementation partners.

Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination & Implementation

• Oversee end-to-end implementation of CSR projects across multiple thematic areas.
• Coordinate with internal teams, field staff, and partner organizations to ensure smooth and timely execution of programs.
• Support planning, scheduling, and monitoring of project activities as per approved work plans.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with government departments, schools, healthcare institutions, local bodies, NGOs, and community partners.
• Organize and participate in review meetings, coordination calls, and site visits with key stakeholders.

3. Communication & Facilitation

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal teams, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Facilitate community meetings, training sessions, and awareness workshops at project locations.

4. Capacity Building & Training

• Support and lead capacity-building initiatives for field teams and implementation partners.
• Conduct or coordinate trainings to ensure quality program delivery and adherence to project standards.

5. Team Handling & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and support field staff engaged in project execution.
• Track team performance, provide regular feedback, and ensure alignment with project targets and KPIs.

6. Field Monitoring & Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress and resolve operational challenges.
• Ensure implementation aligns with project plans, donor requirements, and compliance standards.

7. Operations, Budgeting & Reporting

• Support project operations including logistics, vendor coordination, documentation, and basic budgeting.
• Track milestones and prepare monthly/quarterly progress reports, case studies, and best practices documentation.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Education, Public Health, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in CSR projects, development programs, or social sector implementation roles.
• Experience managing multiple thematic programs is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and field management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and local language (Kannada preferred).
• Willingness to travel extensively across project locations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Project coordination and execution
• Stakeholder and government liaison
• Team management and capacity building
• Field monitoring and reporting
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable

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