Assistant Manager - CSR

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.