Project Associate- CSR Programs

About CSRBOX

BharatCares (SMEC Trust), the social impact arm of the CSRBOX Group stands tall amongst the Top 50 Social Impact Organizations in India.Specifically established and curated for program delivery, BharatCares' commitment revolves around the principles of innovation, technology, and scalability, aiming to address societal challenges comprehensively.

Functioning as a social solution bridge, BharatCares facilitates collaboration among communities, innovators, funders and government to implement the best impact solution for the last mile. Our flagship initiatives focus on improving education, employability, rural and healthcare infrastructure, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability and road safety.

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About the Position

BharatCares is looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Project Associate to support the implementation of LEDification and other community-centric initiatives in Lucknow. This role demands an individual who is passionate about grassroots change, is comfortable with extensive travel, and can facilitate basic awareness sessions in rural and semi-urban communities. The associate will play a key operational role and support the project management team in on-ground execution, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and awareness creation.

Responsibilities

Project Implementation Support

• Assist in the smooth execution of multiple on-ground projects.
• Conduct community visits for awareness generation and project mobilization.
• Ensure timely implementation of project activities in the assigned region.

Field Engagement & Mobilization

• Interact with community members, panchayats, schools, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct basic awareness sessions and workshops as per project requirements.
• Build rapport with local influencers and authorities to facilitate project success.

Travel & Field Visits

• Be open to extensive field travel across rural and semi-urban regions in Uttar Pradesh.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and report progress.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors, partner NGOs, and internal project teams.
• Support communication and reporting between field teams and the central office.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records of outreach, awareness sessions, and other field activities.
• Collect data and ensure accurate and timely reporting for MIS and donor requirements.

Operational & Logistical Support

• Support in managing project-related logistics and procurement coordination.
• Assist with organizing field events, installations, and campaign drives.

Others

• As per project requirements, work on any temporary assignment or task assigned by the manager or organization.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in fieldwork, social project implementation, or community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Hindi and English.
• Ability to travel extensively across Uttar Pradesh and work in community settings.
• Capable of conducting basic awareness/training sessions independently.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and project documentation.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic and flexible work environment.

Desirable

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to career@bharatcares.org
Subject Line: Application: Project Associate- CSR Programs – Lucknow
Please include:

• Current Location
• Preferred Location
• Notice Period
• Current CTC (INR)
• Expected CTC (INR)
• Why you believe you’re a good fit for this role (50–200 words)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This role involves moderate on-ground travel.