Associate Manager – Urban Climate Resilience

CSRBOX is seeking an Associate Manager – Urban Climate Resilience in Gujarat, India. The role involves developing and managing projects related to urban climate resilience, such as green roofs and urban greening. Responsibilities include project planning, coordination with municipal bodies and stakeholders, proposal development, and monitoring. The position requires at least 4 years of relevant experience in urban climate projects and a focus on enhancing urban environmental resilience.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Full-Time

About CSRBOX

For over a decade, CSRBOX has been at the forefront of driving social change across India, seamlessly connecting businesses with impactful social initiatives. As a trusted partner to corporations and CSR foundations, CSRBOX specializes in the design, implementation, and evaluation of transformative CSR programs. Our comprehensive approach is structured around three core verticals—Impact Practice, Platform, and Programs—to ensure holistic and sustainable corporate social responsibility.

Since 2014, CSRBOX’s Impact Practice has empowered over 450 companies and more than 60 philanthropic foundations, significantly enhancing their Social Return on Investment (SROI) through strategic collaborations with government bodies. We excel in creating impact-focused programs that promote seamless implementation and informed, data-driven decision-making. By partnering with state governments, CSRBOX fosters impactful initiatives that channel social sector investments into essential areas such as education, healthcare, and natural resource management.

CSRBOX proudly leads collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiatives including The Godavari Initiative (TGI) and IMPAct4Nutrition, which are shaping India's social impact landscape. Our unwavering commitment to meaningful change and collaborative partnerships positions us at the forefront of India's development sector.

Curious about what Life @ CSRBOX looks like? Explore: https://csrbox.org/Life-at-CSRBOX/

About the Position

The Associate Manager – Urban Climate Resilience will support CSRBOX's initiatives in developing, managing, and scaling urban climate resilience projects. The incumbent will specifically drive and coordinate projects focused on green roofs, cool roofs, urban greening and afforestation, and reflective infrastructure for heat mitigation. Collaborating closely with urban local bodies, municipal corporations, corporate CSR teams, and philanthropic entities, the Associate Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing urban environmental resilience and reducing heat stress in cities.

Responsibilities
• Conceptualize, plan, and manage projects related to urban climate resilience, including green roofs, cool roofs, urban greening, afforestation, and reflective infrastructures.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with municipal corporations, urban development authorities, and relevant government departments.
• Engage with businesses, corporates, philanthropic foundations, and CSR/ESG teams to align and mobilize resources and technical expertise.
• Develop proposals, concept notes, project implementation plans, and detailed reports for stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Facilitate and conduct field visits, stakeholder consultations, and participatory assessments to ensure inclusive and sustainable project interventions.
• Oversee project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to capture impact, learnings, and best practices.
• Build strategic partnerships with technical experts, NGOs, community groups, and academia for knowledge exchange and capacity building.
• Actively participate in policy advocacy and contribute to thought leadership on urban climate resilience and sustainability.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in projects focused on urban climate resilience, green infrastructure, afforestation, and sustainable urban design.
• Educational background in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with urban local bodies, municipal corporations, and public-sector stakeholders.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing projects addressing climate resilience and urban environmental sustainability.
• Familiarity with urban planning tools (such as AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp) and engineering tools relevant to infrastructure design.

Skills and Competencies:
• Strong understanding of climate change impacts, urban heat islands, and mitigation strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop strategic project proposals and operational plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in data analysis, documentation, and report writing.
• High adaptability, willingness to travel extensively, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desirable

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a cover letter to hiring@bharatcares.org with the subject line ‘Associate Manager – Urban Climate Resilience - Ahmedabad– 2025’. Please mention the following details in the email body:

1. Current Location

2. Preferred Location

3. Notice Period

4. Current Salary

5. Expected Salary

6. Why do you think yourself a good fit for this role (at least 50 words, max 200 words)

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This role is for the candidates with relevant experience as per the details mentioned above.