Community Development Manager
Exp: 3-5 years
ISKCON Bangalore Rajajinagar
Department: Krishnashraya
About the Job
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Community Development Manager to establish and lead Community Empowerment Centres in various rural parts of Karanataka.
The centres aim to transform communities through education, skill development, value-based leadership, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and manage Community Empowerment Centres.
* Conduct community needs assessments and develop action plans.
* Build strong relationships with children, youth, women, farmers, MSMEs, schools, local leaders, government departments, and CSR partners.
* Design and implement programs such as:
* After-school learning support
* Digital literacy
* Livelihood and skill development
* Women’s empowerment initiatives
* Youth leadership clubs
* Value-based education
* Farmer development programs
* MSME awareness and capacity-building
* Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers.
* Build partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, corporates, and government agencies.
* Monitor program outcomes and prepare reports, case studies, and impact documentation.
* Identify funding opportunities and support CSR and grant proposals.
* Develop local leadership so that communities gradually become self-reliant.
Required Experience and Skills
* Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Sociology, Community Development, or a related field.
* 5–8 years of experience in NGO, CSR, rural development, education, livelihood, or community development projects.
* Experience working with underserved rural and urban communities.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Proficiency in Kannada and English (Hindi is an added advantage).
* Comfortable with travel between project locations.
