Role Overview

The Assistant General Manager (CSR) will play a strategic and operational management role in planning, executing, and scaling company's CSR programs in alignment with the company's sustainability goals and CSR Policy. The incumbent will drive impact-oriented initiatives across key focus areas such as education, environment, health, livelihood, and community development, ensuring strong governance, partnerships, and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Program Design

- Develop and implement CSR strategy in line with company's sustainability framework and business objectives.

- Identify thematic priorities, assess community needs, and design high-impact CSR interventions.

- Formulate annual CSR plans and budgets aligned with the CSR Policy and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.

Program Execution & Impact

- Lead implementation of CSR projects through in-house teams, and implementing partners including NGOs.

- Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment frameworks for all CSR initiatives.

- Introduce innovation, scalability, and sustainability in CSR programs-leveraging technology and partnerships.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Build and manage relationships with NGOs, implementation partners, government bodies, and local communities.

- Engage cross-functional teams, plant operations, and leadership to embed CSR thinking across the organization.

- Represent company in external forums, conferences, and industry collaborations on CSR and sustainability.

Governance & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements under the Companies Act and CSR Rules.

- Oversee preparation of CSR reports, Board submissions, and disclosures for the Annual Report.

- Maintain documentation, due diligence, and audit readiness of all CSR initiatives.

Communication & Thought Leadership

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to highlight CSR impact stories.

- Contribute to company's positioning as a thought leader in corporate citizenship and community resilience.

Desired Profile

Education:

- Postgraduate from a Tier 1 institute in Social Work, Development Studies, Sustainability, or related disciplines from a reputed institution.

Experience:

- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in CSR, social development, or sustainability programs.

- Proven track record in strategy formulation, on-ground implementation, and impact measurement of CSR initiatives.

- Experience in managing large budgets, multi-location projects, and partnerships with NGOs and multilateral agencies.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of CSR regulations, ESG linkages, and SDG frameworks.

- Excellent program management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Strategic mindset with an ability to translate social objectives into actionable programs.

- Strong communication and reporting abilities.

- Passion for sustainability, inclusion, and community development.