Project Associate- Education and Csr Programs

**Bhubaneswar(Odisha), Kolkata(West Bengal), Patna(Bihar) |**:
**About CSRBOX**:
BharatCares (CSRBOX Foundation) is the social impact arm of CSRBOX. We believe in innovations, technology, and scale for providing solutions to the problems that we as a society have been grappling with. BharatCares works as a social solution bridge for communities, innovators, and funders to get the best implementation model in place. We strive to provide better education, employability skills, and entrepreneurial ecosystem support to underprivileged communities.

We have been implementing CSR projects for a few large CSR companies including IBM, Diageo, Cadila Pharma, Arvind Ltd, Airbus, PNB Housing Finance, and others. We have our programs in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

**About the Position**:
**Responsibilities**:

- **Project Development**: Collaborate with the CSRBOX team to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative education-focused projects aligned with CSR objectives and local community needs.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**:Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, non-profit organizations, schools, teachers, parents, and community members, to ensure effective project implementation and sustainability.
- **Project Implementation**: Lead the successful implementation of education projects, coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and beneficiaries to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of project objectives.
- **Monitoring and Evaluation**:Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress, assess impact, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- **Training and Capacity Building**:Organize and conduct training workshops and capacity-building programs for teachers, school staff, and other stakeholders to enhance their skills and knowledge in various areas of education.
- **Documentation and Reporting**: Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, success stories, case studies, and impact assessments, to share with relevant stakeholders and donors.
- **Budget Management**: Assist in budget planning and ensure effective financial management of projects to optimize resource utilization and meet project goals.
- **Advocacy and Networking**: Represent CSRBOX at education-related events, conferences, and forums to advocate for quality education and explore potential partnerships and collaborations.
- **Travel**: Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and other locations for project-related activities and stakeholder meetings

**Mandatory Qualification and Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum years of experience in education project management, preferably in the context of CSR initiatives or social development programs.
- Fluency in the local language is essential to effectively engage with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Strong understanding of the education sector, including issues related to access, quality, equity, and inclusion.
- Proven track record of successful project implementation, including project planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in conducting needs assessments, data analysis, and impact evaluations is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Passion for social impact and a strong commitment to driving positive change in the education sector.

**Desirable**:
**How to apply**:

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