About CSRBOX

BharatCares is a not-for-profit implementation and partnership organization working to strengthen development outcomes through CSR partnerships, philanthropic collaborations, and government convergence. The organization works across sectors such as livelihoods, skilling, sustainability, healthcare, education, and climate resilience, translating corporate intent into well-designed, outcome-oriented development programs.

BharatCares works closely with companies, foundations, and public institutions to design and implement programs that create long-term social and environmental impact.

About the Position

The Sr. Manager — CSR & Sustainability will play a key role in engaging with CSR leaders, sustainability heads, and philanthropic organizations to conceptualize new CSR and sustainability programs.

This role sits at the intersection of partnership development, program design, and implementation planning, requiring strong understanding of the CSR ecosystem in India and the ability to translate partner priorities into structured, implementable development programs.

Responsibilities

Client & Partnership Engagement

• Engage with CSR heads, sustainability leaders, and philanthropic organizations to understand priorities and partnership opportunities.
• Support relationship development and strategic engagement with corporate partners.
• Identify opportunities for new CSR and sustainability collaborations.

Program Conceptualization

• Conceptualize CSR and sustainability programs across sectors such as:

1. Climate and sustainability
2. Livelihoods
3. Skilling
4. Education
5. Healthcare

• Develop:

1. Concept notes
2. Program frameworks
3. Partnership models
4. Implementation approaches

• Align programs with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, ESG priorities, and SDGs.

Proposal Development

• Lead development of CSR proposals, presentations, and partnership documents.
• Support budgeting, program structuring, and outcome frameworks.
• Work with internal teams to translate concepts into implementation-ready program designs.

Strategic Coordination

• Coordinate with program teams, research teams, and implementation partners.
• Support documentation and knowledge development related to CSR and sustainability programs.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in:

1. Development Studies
2. Sustainability
3. Public Policy
4. Rural Management
5. Social Work
6. Business AdministrationOr related disciplines

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in:

1. Non-profit program development
2. CSR consulting
3. Sustainability advisory
4. Impact program design

• Experience engaging with corporate CSR teams or foundations is essential.
• Strong understanding of the CSR ecosystem in India is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Program conceptualization and structuring
• Client engagement and communication
• Proposal writing and presentation development
• Understanding of CSR law and sustainability frameworks
• Stakeholder coordination
• Strategic thinking with execution orientation

Desirable