Senior Consultant- CSR Advisory

Sattva Consulting; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sattva Consulting in Mumbai seeks a Senior Consultant to join its Corporate Advisory team. You will lead CSR projects, build relationships with client leadership, and design delivery models to maximize societal impact.

The role requires an MBA or advanced degree with 6–8 years in management or advisory work, plus strong project management and stakeholder skills. You will work in a collaborative, impact-focused environment with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• 6–8 years in management or impact consulting/advisory roles.
• Strong project management and delivery discipline.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client leadership capabilities.
• Understanding of CSR regulations and impact measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive successful delivery and execution of CSR projects with on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and own client relationships at senior leadership levels and understand sector context.
• Design effective delivery models to ensure efficient, high-impact program outcomes.
• Advise clients on CSR investments aligned to impact and compliance.
• Manage project resources and financials with empathy and accountability.
• Develop thematic specializations to strengthen client value in areas like M&E or education.

Skills

MBA

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

CSR knowledge

Financial awareness

Education

MBA

Job description

Position: Senior Consultant

Location: Mumbai

About Sattva

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

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.

Our expertise and work with Corporates in CSR covers:

• -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 tools.

The Opportunity

The Senior Consultant will be an integral part of our Corporate Advisory vertical, building positive relationships with clients, working closely with the team in designing and building solutions to enable high impact on the ground.

At Sattva, we believe in outcome orientation in everything we do. Our quality in delivery and impact focus stand out in the ecosystem, and Senior Consultants must strive to embody that in their role. The key expectations for this role include but is not limited to the following:

• Lead and drive successful delivery and execution of the project(s). Success is determined by the dimensions of impact, customer success in achieving their impact goals and stakeholder experience. Projects are expected to be well planned, on-time, on-budget, with best quality delivery.
• Business ownership of key relationships at different levels of leadership at the customer side, with a pulse on changes in their focus areas and priorities. This includes building a strategic understanding of the client and their sector context.
• Business ownership in designing effective delivery models to achieve the outcomes of projects both efficiently and with the highest efficacy.
• Strong advisory abilities to support customers in making sound CSR investments aligned to impact and compliance.
• Manage finite project resources (time, people and assets) effectively and empathetically with a keen eye on project financials.
• Build specializations in specific thematic focus areas that strengthen Sattva’s capabilities to deliver value to our clients. This could include technical specialisations like M&E and audit practices or focus on themes such as health and education to name a few.
• Engage with multiple funders and varied stakeholders like third-party agencies, legal and finance departments, event management agencies and other vendors to achieve program outcomes.

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:

• Advanced degree/ MBA with 6-8 years in management or impact consulting/ advisory roles
• Skilled in project management, effectively executing projects within set timelines and budgets.
• Efficient in time and quality management, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.
• Demonstrates adeptness in analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Understands business principles and practices to drive organizational success.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of financial principles and practices, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, to make informed decisions and drive business success.
• Skillfully cultivates and maintains positive relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering high-quality service and support to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Fosters teamwork and open communication, encouraging knowledge-sharing and effective delegation to optimize productivity and achieve project goals within the organization.
• Exhibits a high level of awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, fostering positive relationships and effective communication in various interpersonal interactions.
• 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.
• Prioritizes achieving meaningful outcomes and measurable results, focusing efforts on creating positive social or environmental impact.

Why Sattva?

It's 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

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.