Manager CSR & Road Safety

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 seasoned professional to join as Manager – CSR & Road Safety, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The role will lead the design, implementation, and scaling of CSR-funded road safety initiatives in collaboration with corporate partners, government authorities, and ecosystem stakeholders.

The Manager will play a critical role in translating road safety challenges into impact-driven, scalable CSR programs, aligned with national road safety priorities, ESG goals, and public systems strengthening.

Responsibilities

1. CSR Program Design & Management (Road Safety Focus)

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of CSR-funded road safety programs.
• Design interventions across Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Response (4Es).
• Ensure programs are aligned with corporate CSR objectives, SDGs, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Manage timelines, budgets, partners, and on-ground implementation teams.

2. Government Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with traffic police, urban local bodies, transport departments, health departments, and district administrations.
• Support coordination with state and city-level road safety committees and authorities.
• Represent BharatCares® in government meetings, reviews, and joint planning sessions.
• Build long-term partnerships with government and ecosystem stakeholders.

3. Technical Advisory & Solution Design

• Conduct situational assessments, road safety diagnostics, and need-based analysis.
• Support road safety audits, black spot identification frameworks, and low-cost engineering solutions.
• Provide advisory on enforcement strengthening, technology-based interventions, and post-crash response systems.
• Benchmark initiatives against national and global best practices (MoRTH, WHO, IRC, World Bank, etc.).

4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Define impact metrics and outcome indicators for road safety programs.
• Track progress, analyze data, and flag implementation risks or gaps.
• Prepare MIS reports, donor updates, government submissions, and impact dashboards.
• Document learnings, case studies, and best practices for scale-up.

5. CSR Proposals & Partner Engagement

• Lead development of concept notes, proposals, and DPRs for corporate CSR partners.
• Support corporate engagements, presentations, and reporting reviews.
• Act as a technical and programmatic point of contact for CSR donors.

6. Team & Operations Support

• Guide and mentor project teams, consultants, and field staff.
• Support capacity-building workshops, trainings, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Take up strategic and special assignments as required by leadership.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Social Work, or Development Studies.
• 6–8 years of experience in road safety, CSR programs, urban development, transport planning, or public systems projects.
• Prior experience working with government departments, CSR foundations, consulting firms, or multilateral agencies is highly preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of road safety systems and public-sector programs.
• Experience in managing CSR-funded or donor-funded projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and proposal-writing abilities.
• Effective communication skills in English and Hindi (Gujarati is a plus).
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.

Reporting & Work Location

• The role will be based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• Reporting to the designated senior leadership within BharatCares®.
• Regular travel to project locations and government offices is expected.

Desirable

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