Associate Manager – CSR and Agriculture Programs

Position Title: Associate Manager – CSR and Agriculture Programs

Location: Guwahati, Assam
No. of Positions: 1
CTC: INR 7.8 –9.6 LPA (commensurate with experience)
Organization: CSRBOX

Build Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Through CSR-Driven Innovation

At CSRBOX, we are committed to bridging corporate social responsibility (CSR) with the most pressing developmental priorities. Through strategic partnerships and evidence-driven program design, we catalyze impactful interventions across sectors. In the agriculture and rural development space, we aim to unlock structured CSR inflows that enable scalable, sustainable improvements in farmer livelihoods, agri-value chains, and rural ecosystems.

Position Objective

The Associate Manager – CSR and Agriculture Programs will play a catalytic role in enabling and managing CSR partnerships that are aligned with agriculture and rural development priorities in Assam. This includes sector intelligence gathering, partnership development, program conceptualization, stakeholder engagement, and program activation in collaboration with government departments, corporate CSR teams, foundations, and grassroots organizations.

Key Responsibilities

1. CSR Partnership Development & Inflows Facilitation

• Identify and engage CSR partners interested in agriculture, rural livelihoods, and sustainability.
• Co-develop investment-ready project concepts that address emerging sectoral gaps and local needs.
• Maintain a structured pipeline of CSR leads and manage tracking systems for CSR inflows.

2. Sector Research & Program Design

• Conduct field and desk-based diagnostics to identify key opportunities in the agriculture ecosystem (FPOs, value chains, market linkages, digital agri-tech, climate-smart farming, etc.).
• Develop thematic investment briefs and concept notes for CSR stakeholders.
• Translate sectoral intelligence into viable program frameworks and implementation strategies.
  

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with government departments (agriculture, rural development, horticulture, etc.), foundations, agri-businesses, and FPOs to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Organize roundtables, thematic workshops, and dialogues to facilitate convergence and co-design.
• Represent CSRBOX in multi-stakeholder forums and platforms

4. Partnership Formalization & Program Activation

• Lead documentation, MoUs, proposals, and onboarding processes for CSR-supported initiatives.
• Coordinate with implementation teams for smooth program rollout, compliance, and governance.
• Set up operational systems and SOPs for partnership delivery.
  

5. Monitoring, Reporting & Learning

• Create dashboards for tracking partnership status, fund utilization, and implementation progress.
• Compile reports, case studies, and learning documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely updates to partners, including impact reporting and governance inputs.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of CSR frameworks under Companies Act, 2013
• Familiarity with agriculture value chains, FPO models, and sustainable rural livelihoods
• Experience in proposal writing, donor engagement, and CSR program design
• Ability to analyze field-level challenges and translate them into investable opportunities

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking and analytical aptitude
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• High ownership, execution focus, and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in multi-stakeholder, cross-functional environments
• Adaptability and responsiveness to dynamic field and partner needs

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Agri-Business, Public Policy, or allied fields
• 3–7 years of experience in CSR partnerships, agriculture program implementation, or development consulting
• Prior exposure to public-sector agriculture programs, FPO engagement, or CSR-funded rural projects preferred
• Proficiency in English and working knowledge of Assamese will be an added advantage
• Willingness to travel extensively within Assam and occasionally across India

Performance Metrics

• Volume and diversity of CSR inflows mobilized for agriculture-linked initiatives
• Number of partnership frameworks formalized and activated
• Investment-ready concepts co-developed with CSR and government stakeholders
• Quality and consistency of reporting, documentation, and knowledge outputs
• Effectiveness in convening sectoral roundtables, workshops, and forums

Email your CV and a brief cover letter to hiring@csrbox.org

Subject Line: Application for Associate Manager – CSR and Agriculture Programs,Assam

Please include:

• Current Location
• Years of Relevant Experience
• Current and Expected CTC
• Notice Period
• A brief (150–200 word) summary of your experience in CSR-health partnerships or donor-led projects

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