IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
Website:
iimcip.org
Job details:
Designation of the Role: HEAD - CSR
Years of Experience: 10
Location: Kolkata (with travel as required)
Employment Type: Contractual
Work Model: Onsite
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Head – CSR will lead the organization’s strategy, outreach and execution for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and philanthropic partnerships, with a focus on entrepreneurship, livelihoods and innovation-led social impact. The role will be responsible for strategic planning, marketing and positioning of IIMCIP’s CSR offerings, end-to-end design and implementation of CSR projects, and relationship management with corporate CSR teams, domestic and international foundations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and periodically update a comprehensive CSR strategy for IIMCIP aligned with the organization’s mission, sectoral priorities and national CSR/regulatory landscape.
- Identify, conceptualize and design CSR-aligned programmes in areas such as rural and urban entrepreneurship, incubation and acceleration, livelihoods, women-led enterprises, skilling and innovation for social impact.
- Lead business development and fundraising efforts with corporate CSR teams, domestic and international foundations, family offices and high-net-worth donors to build a strong multi-year partnership pipeline.
- Prepare high-quality concept notes, proposals, presentations, budgets and impact frameworks tailored to the priorities of different CSR and philanthropic partners.
- Build and nurture senior-level relationships with CSR heads, foundation leaders and ecosystem stakeholders to position IIMCIP as a preferred implementing and knowledge partner.
- Work closely with internal programme, incubation and finance teams to design implementable projects, define KPIs, and ensure operational readiness for proposed CSR engagements.
- Oversee timely and high-quality execution of CSR projects, ensuring adherence to partner commitments, budgets, timelines and compliance norms.
- Guide the design of robust monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, ensuring impact data and stories are systematically captured across projects.
- Lead the preparation of donor reports, impact reports and communication collaterals showcasing outcomes, case studies and insights from CSR projects.
- Support brand-building and marketing of IIMCIP’s CSR initiatives through events, roundtables, digital campaigns, thought leadership and participation in sector forums.
- Track policy developments, CSR trends and thematic priorities of key funders to proactively shape new offerings and partnership models.
- Mentor and manage a small CSR and partnerships team, and coordinate with regional project leads to ensure strong field-level delivery and visibility for partners.
Required Skills
- Excellent proposal-writing, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with CXO-level stakeholders and boards.
- Strong strategic planning, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities, with comfort in working across multi-location programme teams.
- High level of comfort with MS Office and digital tools for proposal development, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Key Competencies
- Strategic partnership development and relationship management
- Business development and fundraising
- Proposal writing and communication
- Strategic planning and problem-solving
- Leadership and team management
- Impact-driven thinking
Academic Qualification
- Essential Educational Qualifications required for this role:
- Postgraduate degree in Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Economics, Public Policy or related fields from a recognized institution
- Desirable Qualifications/Certification required for this role:
- Certifications in fundraising, CSR or social impact management
Experience
- Total years of work experience: 10years
- Years of relevant experience: 8 years of progressive experience in CSR, fundraising, corporate partnerships, foundation engagement or large-scale development programmes, preferably with at least 6 years in a leadership/relationship management role
- Demonstrated track record of originating, closing and managing CSR or philanthropic partnerships with large corporates and/or reputed domestic and international foundations
- Strong understanding of the CSR ecosystem in India, Section 135/CSR Rules, key funding trends, regulatory expectations and reporting requirements
- *Years of work experience after essential qualification: 8 years
Preferred Attributes
- Prior experience working with incubators, social enterprises, livelihoods programmes, or innovation-focused non-profits will be an added advantage.
- Established network with CSR heads, foundation leaders and ecosystem stakeholders in sectors such as livelihoods, entrepreneurship, skilling and education.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple complex partnerships simultaneously.
- Passion for social impact, inclusive entrepreneurship and ecosystem building, with willingness to travel to project locations and partner offices as required.
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