Overview: SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of State Bank of India, was established in 2015 to drive impactful CSR initiatives focused on vulnerable and marginalized communities. Through its wide-ranging programs, the Foundation contributes towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has positively impacted over a million beneficiaries. In this context, SBI Foundation is hiring Assistant Managers, Gram Seva.

The role involves conceptualizing new initiatives, evaluating proposals, and supporting the Foundation’s efforts towards sustainable development initiatives Position: Assistant Manager- Gram Seva

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[Candidates should be open to future relocation/change in office location within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).]

Employment Type: 3year contractual role and may be renewed for a period of every Two years basis performance and Management’s discretion.

Deadline for Applications: 09.08.2026

Salary: Salary: The fixed CTC for this role will be up to 7LPA, plus up to a 20% variable component linked to annual performance. The final CTC offered will depend on interview performance, relevant experience, and skill set.

This is non-negotiable. Please participate only if you are comfortable with this CTC.

Required Qualifications & Work Experience:

Master’s degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Rural Development, CSR, Social Work, Community Development, Development Studies, or related fields.

Minimum 2 years of experience program management, rural/community development, CSR, or the development sector, with NGOs, government bodies, CSR teams, or development organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Manager will be involved in planning, budgeting, writing research papers on varied subjects, implementing agency on-boarding, resource management for the programs, SPOC for issue management, onsite-offsite coordination and communicating cutting-edge ideas/changes for program management/development activities. The person in this position will be responsible for the following: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT:

Participate with NGOs/Implementation agencies closely in program delivery

Ensure that programs meet objectives, timelines are adhered to and beneficiary experience is good.

Effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, teams, beneficiaries, etc.

Establish a clear understanding of program expectations with implementing agencies including on timelines, quality check measures, etc.

Manage expectations,



align and push back as program requirements demand (do this on multiple projects at a time)

Preparing and managing RFPs, evaluating proposals, conducting due diligence, audits, and site visits for partner selection.

Providing support in developing new programs, implementing, monitoring and evaluating assigned programs, etc.; identifying problems and issues to be addressed and initiating corrective actions; liaising with relevant parties; ensuring follow-up action.

Providing support for planning, budgeting, review of schedule timelines, SPOC for issue management, onsite-offsite coordination and communicating innovative ideas/changes for program management/development activities.

Performing other duties as required and assigned by Program Head. MONITORING & EVALUVATION:

Evaluate the data provided/gathered from NGOs/onsite to track the progress of the program.

Monitor programs regularly by conducting site visits to ensure timely achievement/delivery of targets/results

Estimate the probability of success/failure and take necessary steps to meet the desired outputs

Undertake/initiate impact assessment by yourself or with help of an external agency to judge the success of the programs and devise a future course of action

Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on programs undertaken by SBI Foundation, including reporting to partners/funders. BUDGET ACHIEVEMENT:

Meeting budget targets through the year by conceptualizing innovative programs and processing proposals received.

Undertaking programs as per the budget allocated to the position/team. BRAND BUILDING & VISIBILITY:

To write/provide case stories from the programs for use on social media and websites.

To develop promotional material like pictures/posters/quotes etc. from the programs and share with the Communication Team to ensure programs get the required publicity.

Coordinating with Marketing & Communication team for outreach and communication activities to raise awareness about, and widely disseminate, outputs and findings of assigned programs.

Organizing seminars/ roundtables/ workshops for addressing sustainable development issues. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Excellent communication,



interpersonal, and report-writing skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholders and maintain transparent information sharing.

Strong planning and organizational abilities with expertise in prioritizing tasks, managing resources efficiently, mitigating risks, and delivering results within timelines.

Innovative and analytical problem-solver with sound judgment, quantitative aptitude, and the ability to independently address complex and unstructured challenges.

Proficient in standard computer applications with the adaptability to work efficiently in fast-paced and dynamic environments, both independently and collaboratively.

Self-motivated and proactive professional with high energy, flexibility, and a positive attitude toward achieving organizational goals.

Knowledge and experience with the rural development situation in India. Although the individual will work in a small team, it is essential that the chosen candidate can work in an independent manner to complete the given tasks in a time-bound manner.

Position Availability: Immediately

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for further correspondence. This outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required. The incumbent may be required to perform additional tasks as assigned by the Management of SBI Foundation, whenever required ? Why Join SBI Foundation?

Because We Care

About YOU! ?

At SBI Foundation, we believe that a fulfilling career is more than just a paycheck—it’s about feeling valued, supported, and inspired. Here’s what makes us stand out:

✨ Performance-Driven Rewards

Annual performance-based incentives to recognize and reward your contributions.

✨ Health & Well-Being

Comprehensive health and accidental insurance for you and your loved ones because your well-being is our priority.

✨ Everyday Perks That Make a Difference

Stay connected with mobile reimbursements.

Enjoy delicious meals at the office with our subsidized food facility.

Keep learning with support for role-based training programs.

✨ A Culture of Care & Engagement

We foster a vibrant workplace where employee engagement takes center stage. Be part of celebrations, initiatives, and programs that create a sense of belonging and collaboration.

For more details please visit: www.sbifoundation.in

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🏢 SBI Foundation
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