Manager – Rural Development, CSR – Bengaluru

Youth for Seva; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth for Seva in Bengaluru is seeking a Manager to lead Rural Development CSR projects. You will develop detailed proposals, plan activities, create budgets and timelines, and oversee end-to-end implementation with a dedicated team.

You will coordinate with corporate sponsors, donors, partner NGOs, government bodies, and community stakeholders, monitor progress, and report outcomes through periodic reports and case studies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in CSR, rural development, social development, or project management.
• Proven experience in project proposal development, budgeting, implementation, and team management.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to undertake field visits and travel as required.
• Must be fluent in Kannada.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project proposals with activities, timelines, budgets and outcomes for sponsors.
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of rural CSR projects within timelines and budgets.
• Recruit, train, and manage project coordinators and field staff.
• Engage corporate sponsors, NGOs, government bodies, and community stakeholders.
• Develop monitoring tools and coordinate baselines/endlines to measure impact.
• Prepare progress and impact reports, case studies, and success stories for sponsors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

Budgeting

Communication

Education

MSW / Social Work or related field

Job description

Manager - Rural Development Projects - CSR

Job Description

Youth for Seva is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as the Manager to lead Rural Development projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing detailed project plans, proposal preparation & presentation, project management, team management, stakeholder (corporates/donors/sponsors, partner NGOs, community members) engagement, timelines, and budgets, etc.

This role requires excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Project Proposal Development & Planning

• 1. Develop detailed project proposals, including activities, timelines, budgets, and expected outcomes, and present them to corporate sponsors.
• 2. Incorporate sponsor feedback and develop comprehensive project plans for effective implementation.

Project Implementation & Management

• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of rural development and CSR projects, ensuring adherence to committed activities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with corporate sponsors, donors, partner NGOs, government institutions, and community stakeholders.
• Conduct field visits to monitor progress and address implementation challenges.

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and manage project coordinators and field assistants.
• Provide ongoing guidance and capacity‑building support while monitoring team performance and accountability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
• Organize periodic review meetings to ensure alignment, resolve challenges, and facilitate effective collaboration.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop monitoring tools to track project activities, progress, and outcomes.
• Coordinate baseline and endline assessments to measure project impact.
• Prepare progress reports, impact reports, case studies, and success stories for sponsors and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitor budget utilization and ensure compliance with organizational policies, CSR commitments, and donor requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

Selection Criteria

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in CSR, rural development, social development, or project management.
• Proven experience in project proposal development, budgeting, implementation, and team management.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to undertake field visits and travel as required.
• Must be fluent in Kannada.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Rural development or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 6 experience.

Languages needed

• Fluency in Kannada, English & Telugu (written and spoken)

Skills Required

• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• Familiarity with participatory methods and rights‑based approaches.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial reporting.

Other Requirements

• Min. 2 to 3 years’ experience in a managerial position
• The person should be ready to travel as the work requires 30-40% field work.
• Work timing will be 9.30 AM to 6.00PM