Community Development Manager

ISKCON Bangalore✔; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ISKCON Bangalore in Bengaluru seeks a passionate Community Development Manager to establish and lead Community Empowerment Centres in rural Karnataka. This role focuses on transforming communities through education, skill development, and sustainable initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 5–8 years of experience in community development or related projects. Proficiency in Kannada and English is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in NGO, CSR, rural development, education, livelihood, or community development projects.
• Experience working with underserved rural and urban communities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage Community Empowerment Centres.
• Conduct community needs assessments and develop action plans.
• Design and implement programs such as after-school learning support and digital literacy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Kannada

Proficiency in English

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Sociology, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Community Development Manager to establish and lead Community Empowerment Centres in various rural parts of Karanataka.

The centres aim to transform communities through education, skill development, value-based leadership, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage Community Empowerment Centres.
• Conduct community needs assessments and develop action plans.
• Build strong relationships with children, youth, women, farmers, MSMEs, schools, local leaders, government departments, and CSR partners.
• Design and implement programs such as:
  • After-school learning support
  • Digital literacy
  • Livelihood and skill development
  • Women’s empowerment initiatives
  • Youth leadership clubs
  • Value-based education
  • Farmer development programs
  • MSME awareness and capacity-building
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers.
• Build partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, corporates, and government agencies.
• Monitor program outcomes and prepare reports, case studies, and impact documentation.
• Identify funding opportunities and support CSR and grant proposals.
• Develop local leadership so that communities gradually become self-reliant.

Required Experience and Skills

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Sociology, Community Development, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in NGO, CSR, rural development, education, livelihood, or community development projects.
• Experience working with underserved rural and urban communities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Kannada and English (Hindi is an added advantage).
• Comfortable with travel between project locations.