Associate Consultant - CSR Advisory (South)

Sattva Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sattva Consulting is seeking an Associate Consultant - Corporate Advisory on contract (1 year) to work on a CSR consulting project for a leading technology company in Bengaluru. You will collaborate with the Corporate Sustainability team on problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of CSR initiatives.

The role involves supporting project management, creating reports, and contributing to M&E tracks, with emphasis on proactive communication and building lasting relationships with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of project and stakeholder management experience.
• Preferable experience in the social sector.
• Good communications and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and delivery by providing updates on deliverables.
• Create reports and tools to inform project progress and utilization.
• Deliver high-quality documents and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Contribute to M&E tracks with partners including due diligence and field visits.
• Coordinate between partners and client and maintain proactive communication.
• Engage with stakeholders to build long-term relationships.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

CSR knowledge

Reporting

Job description

Position: Associate Consultant - Corporate Advisory

Nature of Employment :On Contract (1 Year)

Location: Bengaluru

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

The Opportunity

The Associate Consultant will be an integral part of the Corporate Sustainability Business Unit team working on a CSR Consulting Project for a leading technology company. In this role, you will be working hand in hand with the team in problem-solving, working with multiple stakeholders, and contributing to the implementation and delivery of the CSR projects and Engagement of Employees in CSR projects.

In addition, the following will be the key responsibilities:

• Supporting the team and client in project management and delivery by sharing relevant information and updates on deliverables proactively
• Creating reports and tools to inform of the project progress and utilisation
• Deliver high-quality documents consistently and work with the team and client to ensure the timely delivery of project deliverables
• Contribute to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tracks with allocated partners which would involve doing due diligence, co-creating LFA, and field visits
• Coordination and communication between onboarded implementation partners and the client
• Engage with stakeholders proactively with effective communication and build on the engagement to build a long term sustainable relationship.
• Support the client, in collaboration with the team, for engagement of employees in CSR projects
• Go beyond own deliverables to support others in the team where required
• Work smoothly with peers and managers and is able to receive constructive feedback well

The Ideal Candidate

At Sattva, our goal is to realize the impact on the ground and to drive a collective win by engaging with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who align with our mission of alleviating poverty in our lifetime and have the following profile:

• A minimum of 2+ years of project and stakeholder management experience (preferable if in the social sector)
• An understanding of the roles of various stakeholders in the development landscape (corporate organizations, government, and non-profit)
• Knowledge of communications and reporting is preferable
• Knowledge of CSR and related compliances is preferable
• Working knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment as part of a closely- knit team
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Self-driven personality with the ability to work independently

Why Sattva?

Its not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody's business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and solutions you design
• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment
• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow and deliver the best you can
• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.