Consultant, CSR (Mumbai)

Sattva Consulting; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Part time

Job summary

Sattva Consulting is seeking a Consultant - CSR for a contract role in Mumbai. You will design and refine CSR strategies, engage with corporate clients, and help deliver measurable social impact across projects.

The ideal candidate brings 4–6 years of consulting experience, strong stakeholder relations, and excellent communication skills to drive program design and execution. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support growth and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in consulting, project management and complex operations.
• Efficient in time and quality management, delivering high-quality work on time.
• Strong written and verbal communication for clear client docs and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Understand client CSR requirements and translate into structured proposals.
• Conduct research to generate insights and identify opportunities for social impact.
• Engage with stakeholders and build long-term relationships with CSR clients.
• Support growth through sector insights and cross-team collaboration.
• Contribute to proposal creation and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.

Skills

Consulting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Research & analysis

Proposal writing

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Title: Consultant -CSR

Employment type: Contract

Location: Mumbai

Sattva Consulting is an Indian-origin, Global impact consulting firm and since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, businesses and government to deliver 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 research & advisory services, knowledge platforms and collaborative initiatives.

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

About The Team

Our Corporate Advisory team’s core objective is to be strategic advisors in solving social problems; so as to together achieve orbit shifting impact. Our focus is on enabling holistic organisation and ecosystem transformation – by rigorously solving problems, formulating strategic solutions which are logically sound and effective on the ground and ensuring all stakeholders are effectively engaged and their interests are covered.

• CSR Strategy, flagship programme design, impact communication and building CSR brand.
• Impact Portfolio Advisory - CSR compliance, portfolio strategy and governance, social audit, programme monitoring and impact measurement.
• End-to-end programme management through implementation support, strategic advisory and in house

The Opportunity

The Consultant will be an integral part of a team that works on designing and building solutions that address our CSR customer needs and create measurable social impact. In this role, you will be a part of the team that works with the corporate sector in India building our work in social impact consulting. You will get to be a part of our business development conversations in the ecosystem and also get to work on select projects by working hand in hand with the team in problem-solving, working with multiple stakeholders, and building rapport with the middle and senior management of our CSR clients. The exposure and work will cut across all thematic areas that corporates work on.

• Understanding a potential client’s requirements for social impact and being able to translate that into proposals showcasing structured thinking.
• Solving simple problems or parts of complex problems by having an understanding of the basic problem-solving framework
• Conducting research as required to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem or to spot potential opportunities for social impact.
• Engage with stakeholders proactively with effective communication and build on the engagement to build a long term sustainable relationship.
• Supporting the team in ideating on growth in the sector.
• Go beyond own deliverables to support others in the team including the marketing team or the larger organization where required
• Work smoothly with peers and managers and is able to receive constructive feedback well
• Contribute to the creation of proposals
• Deliver high-quality documents consistently and work with the team to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
• Support in the documentation of learnings and potentially the creation of reusable knowledge from the project

The Ideal Candidate

At Sattva, our goal is realizing 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:

• 4-6yrs years of experience in consulting, project management & complex operations, stakeholder management in corporate, social enterprises, consulting firms, or global foundations
• Efficient in time and quality management, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, crafting clear documents and impactful presentations for effective team and client communication.
• Proficient in collecting, analyzing, researching and presenting data using various tools and methodologies to facilitate decision-making and convey insights effectively.
• Skillfully cultivates and maintains positive relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering high-quality service and support.
• Fosters teamwork and open communication, encouraging knowledge-sharing and effective delegation to optimize productivity and achieve project goals
• Designs and implements effective frameworks to assess program impact and inform decision-making.
• Proficient understanding and application of corporate social responsibility regulations and legal frameworks.

Why Sattva?

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the 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

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.

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Next Steps

Together towards a sustainable world with opportunity for all!

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.

Please note: The organization follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, under which employees are required to use their personal laptops for work purposes, subject to compliance with the company’s information security and IT policies. Necessary tools for operating, like MS office etc, will be provided