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

We are looking for a passionate and driven Associate Manager – Skilling & CSR Programs to lead and manage skill development initiatives across multiple domains. The role involves end-to-end program management, team coordination, training delivery support, and stakeholder engagement for CSR and government-led skilling projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in implementing skilling programs, working with diverse stakeholders, and supporting employability outcomes.

Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Planning

• Design and refine skill development strategies aligned with organizational goals and project objectives.
• Define program goals, target beneficiaries, and support curriculum design for technical, vocational, and soft skills training.
• Ensure alignment of skilling initiatives with industry requirements and employability outcomes.

Program Implementation

• Lead end-to-end implementation of skilling projects across multiple locations.
• Oversee program operations including mobilization, training delivery, assessments, and placement coordination.
• Ensure timely execution of activities within approved timelines and budgets.

Training & Facilitation

• Support training delivery for relevant modules (technical, vocational, digital, or basic employability skills, as applicable).
• Mentor and guide trainers and facilitators to ensure effective content delivery and learner engagement.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure adherence to training standards.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

• Coordinate with industry partners, NGOs, training partners, employers, and government bodies for program implementation and improvement.
• Support mobilization activities and identification of internships, apprenticeships, and placement opportunities for trained candidates.
• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders at the project level.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop and implement tools to assess training effectiveness and learner outcomes.
• Track key indicators such as enrollment, attendance, certification, and placements.
• Document success stories, case studies, and impact highlights for reporting purposes.

Budget & Documentation

• Support budget tracking, expense monitoring, and financial documentation related to projects.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of training records, attendance sheets, assessments, and feedback data.
• Assist in audits, compliance documentation, and donor reporting requirements.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare periodic (monthly/quarterly) program reports highlighting progress, outcomes, challenges, and impact.
• Communicate program status and insights to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support proposal inputs, presentations, and knowledge documentation as required.

Travel

• Willingness to travel to project locations for program implementation, monitoring, reviews, and stakeholder engagement.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in skill development, vocational training, or employability programs.
• Experience in managing end-to-end skilling projects, including mobilization, training, and placements.
• Strong facilitation and training coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively for field-level program activities.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in CSR-led or government-funded skilling projects.
• Exposure to working with youth, marginalized communities, or livelihood enhancement programs.
• Familiarity with government skilling schemes, compliance, and reporting frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Desirable