Senior Consultant& CSR

Position: Senior Consultant Location:  Bengaluru 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: 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 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 We are looking for exceptional individuals who are passionate and align with our vision of creating an impact on the ground and have the following profile: Advanced degree/ MBA with 6-8 years in management or impact consulting/ advisory roles Proven track record of leading complex projects in a multi-stakeholder environment and meeting the highest quality of delivery standards Experience of working with teams across levels and functions and building A+ teams Direct experience of working with senior and CXO level leaders Certification/training in CSR/Sustainability or prior knowledge of CSR law, SDG, M&E  Strong alignment with our mission of alleviating poverty in our lifetime Deeply passionate and committed to creating lasting social impact and a demonstrated interest in the social sector. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Outstanding communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively Strong client engagement skills Humility, willingness to listen and learn 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 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.