Core Purpose of the Role

The Assistant Manager - Social Innovation & Transformation will support the design, implementation, management and scale-up of innovation-led CSR programmes focused on social innovation, the circular economy, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.

The role will involve working closely with implementing partners, innovation and incubation ecosystems, start-ups and social enterprises, academic and institutional partners, internal stakeholders and other ecosystem actors.

Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager will work under the guidance of the SIT Vertical Lead and support assigned responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Programme Design & Development

• Identify and engage with academic institutions, incubators, technology providers, government agencies and other relevant ecosystem stakeholders.
• Support the design of innovative CSR programmes aligned with PRIF priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and emerging social and environmental needs.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of CSR projects, from concept development and partner onboarding to implementation, monitoring and closure.
• Work with implementation partners to conduct research, benchmarking and landscape assessments to identify relevant innovations and best practices.
• Develop programme concepts, proposals, budgets, implementation plans and roadmaps.
• Evaluate opportunities to replicate and scale successful pilots across geographies, communities and delivery channels.

2. Programme Implementation & Partnerships

• Support partner due diligence, capability assessments, proposal evaluation, contracting and performance management.
• Once partners are onboarded, support the end-to-end implementation of programmes, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines, budgets and outcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal business functions and external stakeholders to enable innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Build relationships with NGOs, start-ups, social enterprises, incubators, academia, government and other ecosystem partners to stay informed about emerging practices and opportunities for collaboration.
• Undertake field and partner reviews and support programme scale-up and course correction.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

• Track programme performance against agreed KPIs, milestones and outcomes.
• Support data collection, analysis, impact assessment and outcome measurement.
• Identify programme learnings and opportunities for improvement, replication and scale.
• Ensure programme governance and documentation in line with CSR regulations, PRIF policies and internal processes.
• Support internal, statutory and third-party audits and the closure of observations.

In addition to the above, the Assistant Manager may be asked to take on additional responsibilities.

Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Management or a relevant discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in CSR, social impact, social innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, incubation, development programmes or related fields.
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder programmes and working with NGOs, social enterprises, start-ups, incubators, academic institutions or government stakeholders.
• Prior experience in circular economy, waste management, sustainable livelihoods, innovation or entrepreneurship programmes will be an advantage.
• Experience in managing programme budgets, partner relationships and programme deliverables.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and keen to learn about emerging innovations, technologies and business models.
• Strong ownership and execution orientation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, analytical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving programme environment.
• Passion for creating measurable social and environmental impact.

Role Opportunity
This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of CSR, social innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability, supporting PRIF in identifying and scaling innovative solutions that create meaningful social and environmental impact.

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