CSR Fellow

About Bengaluru Climate Action Cell:

Who We Are

Bengaluru’s first ever Climate Action and Resilience Plan (BCAP) was launched on 27 November 2023 under the leadership of Shri DK Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and Shri Tushar Girinath, Chief Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. With the launch of BCAP, Bengaluru became the 3rd city in India to have a global standard climate action plan. The main objectives of BCAP are to mitigate Greenhouse Gas emissions from the city and build adaptation and resilience against climate change hazards in a collaborative manner, leading to inclusive outcomes for Bengaluru’s citizens.

To facilitate and spearhead implementation of BCAP as a multi-stakeholder driven collaborative process, a Climate Action Cell (CAC) has been constituted by the Hon’ble Chief Commissioner of BBMP as per the vide order no. CE/PR/216/2023-24 dated on 1/2/2024 (notification), under the Chairpersonship of the Special Commissioner, Forest, Environment, Climate Change Management wing of BBMP, Smt. Preeti Gehlot, IAS, with participation from all relevant stakeholder departments as representative members of the cell. Refer to CAC’s webpage for details about the cell. (Link to CAC’s Webpage)

The CAC at BBMP started a program ‘Fellows of Climate Action Cell’ from 2024. The aim of this program is to enhance the capacity of CAC with required skills and simultaneously empower the next generation climate leaders of Bengaluru. A total of eight (8) positions were sanctioned and six (6) positions were filled, post a rigorous screening process. The first cohort of 6 fellows joined the cell in November 2024 and continue to be an integral part of CAC. Recently, BBMP has decided to create a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Engagement Unit within CAC to help unlock more private finance for climate action. In view of CAC’s extensive role as a coordinator, facilitator and enabler of climate action implementation in Bengaluru, a requirement has emerged to fill the remaining “Fellow” positions and create new positions to carry out additional responsibilities.

Background

Various Urban Local Bodies and State Governments across India have effectively leveraged Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to enhance various community and public welfare initiatives. Such initiatives commonly include areas such as housing for marginalized communities, infrastructure development, social security schemes, emergency healthcare services, sanitation improvements, and educational programs. Many Urban Local Bodies and State Governments have successfully collaborated with corporations on initiatives ranging from providing ambulances, developing parks, and redeveloping hospitals, to distributing educational materials and improving sanitation through the installation of public toilets and waste management equipment. Currently, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has a CSR policy primarily focusing on education, parks, and lakes. However, there exists significant potential for expanding this scope. Considering the successful CSR engagements of other municipalities, BBMP can explore partnerships in multiple additional sectors such as healthcare, sanitation, welfare of backward communities, and poverty alleviation initiatives.

Job Description of CSR Unit-Fellow

The Fellow will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of CSR-funded climate action and resilience projects under the Bengaluru Climate Action Plan (BCAP). The Fellow will work closely with the CSR Manager, departmental nodal officers, NGOs, and corporate partners to facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration, ensure alignment with BBMP priorities, and streamline project implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Project Sourcing & Coordination:

• Assist in curating project decks from departmental proposals and accelerator cohorts
• Help develop project templates and coordinate with BBMP departments to identify fundable ideas
• Maintain trackers for project lifecycle, MoU status, and implementation updates

B. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with BBMP nodal officers and external partners (CSR leads, NGOs, startups)
• Provide backend support during convenings, roundtables, and accelerator events
• Respond to queries from corporates and coordinate SPOC interactions

C. Communication & Documentation

• Assist in preparing proposals, decks, case studies, and knowledge products
• Support website updates related to projects, SPOCs, and process flows
• Maintain documentation related to approvals, project progress, and completion reports

D. Monitoring & Reporting

• Help design monitoring frameworks for CSR projects
• Collect and compile data on implementation and impact
• Contribute to preparation of periodic reports

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Development Studies,Urban Planning, or related fields
• 2–3 years of experience in CSR, government engagement, social impact, or urban development projects
• Strong communication skills in both English and Kannada (mandatory)
• Good writing, documentation, and coordination skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and basic data handling
• Interest in climate action, civic systems, and cross-sector collaboration

Where to Apply:

Click on the link to fill the application form : https://forms.gle/NWJQzBgKfR4vDCFo8

Duration and Location The duration of the internship is for a minimum 12 months starting from June 2025.

The position is based out of Bengaluru. Reporting office will be the BBMP Head Office. Field work can be assigned anywhere in BBMP jurisdiction.

By When to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply through the mandatory application form link given on or before 25th May 2025.

Selection Process:

he selection process will be conducted by a 3 member selection committee chaired by the Special Commissioner (Forest, Environment & Climate Change Management), BBMP. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications, skills and alignment with climate action objectives. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

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