Governance Consulting Group (GCG)
Position in a nutshell:
- Vertical: Impact Consulting
- Location: Remote (in Delhi or Mumbai)
- Based in: Delhi or Mumbai
- Annual Remuneration: INR 6,00,000/- incl of taxes as applicable
- Level of the role: Mid-Level
- Sectoral focus: Deep Generalist
- Nature of the role: Contractual for the first year, may be made regular
About Us
Governance Consulting Group (GCG) is a New Age consulting firm focused on driving innovation and enterprise development in startups and SMEs. We serve startups, leading businesses, governments, and non-governmental organizations. The goal is to help our clients make lasting improvements to their performance and develop enterprises on the path of becoming unicorns. With a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and integrity, GCG brings together a diverse team of talented individuals to deliver innovative solutions that drive impact and create value at scale.
What You Will Do
Within our impact consulting vertical, we are committed to revolutionizing how CSR funds get channeled to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We create an impactful nexus of projects with NGOs and CSR organizations, helping both sides deliver transformative projects and be contributors to social good. As part of our expansion, we are building a robust community of NGOs and partnering with CSR organizations to make CSR investments more effective in driving long-lasting change. As the Associate Consultant – CSR, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that GCG’s CSR partnerships flourish and drive meaningful outcomes. You will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of GCG’s communication with NGOs and CSR organizations, identifying opportunities, crafting compelling project proposals, and ensuring seamless stakeholder management. You will work closely with CSR partners to understand their needs, identify innovative NGO projects that align with their goals, and assist in steering these projects toward success.
Key Responsibilities
- Proposal Development: Craft and refine high-quality project proposals that align with the SDGs and meet the strategic priorities of CSR partners.
- Business Communication: Lead all communications with CSR organizations and NGOs, ensuring clear, timely, and effective dialogue to foster strong, trusting relationships.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between CSR organizations and NGOs, ensuring that both sides work collaboratively to achieve project goals.
- Report Development: Develop detailed reports on project progress, impact, and key learnings for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Networking: Support networking efforts with NGOs, CSR organizations, and other stakeholders to expand GCG’s community and build new partnerships.
Who You Are
You are a self-starter with a natural ability to lead initiatives and solve problems with creative thinking. You thrive in environments where innovation and collaboration are essential, and you bring an entrepreneurial mindset to your work. You are a go-getter, always seeking out new opportunities to drive impact and add value to the projects you manage.
You must have:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to take ownership of complex projects and drive them to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for developing solutions that are both creative and effective.
- Experience in proposal development, business communication, or stakeholder management within the CSR, social sector, or consulting space.
- A collaborative mindset, with a desire to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Business, Economics, or related fields.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a CSR organization
- Minimum 2 years of experience in implementing or managing social impact projects, or relevant areas
- Minimum 1 year of experience in fundraising or business development
- Strong understanding of CSR policies, SDGs, and the NGO ecosystem.
- Understanding of the local governance system in India
- Having a network in the CSR community will be looked forward
- Proven experience in proposal development, grant writing, stakeholder management, and business communication.
- Excellent writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.
- Tech-savvy, good report writing skills, and data analysis and visualisation capability
Personality Traits
- Leadership: You exude confidence and provide clear direction in every interaction, motivating those around you to stay focused and aligned.
- Self-starter: You are proactive and take ownership of projects, pushing them forward independently without the need for constant guidance.
- Constructive Finisher: You actively pursue opportunities and consistently see projects through to completion, ensuring that no detail is left unresolved.
- Problem Solver: You tackle challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, demonstrating persistence and creativity in overcoming obstacles.
Why Join Us
At GCG, you will be part of a team that is passionate about transforming the last-mile landscape. You will work alongside innovative thinkers and change-makers to develop projects that create real transformative impact. If you are driven by a desire to make CSR investments more effective in achieving the SDGs and enjoy the challenge of turning great ideas into action, we want to hear from you.
Our Unique Offering
One of the goals of GCG is to help intrapreneurs to launch their own enterprises. We are already providing services to individuals to shape up their ideas and convert it into a business. The Partner has the option to pilot his/her ideas and GCG will provide all services to the Partner to launch his/her business without any charge. This service is provided once the Partner completes the first term of the engagement i.e 1 year in this case and proves to be a 70%+ achiever on the Key Accountability Areas.
Our commitment to Data Protection, Non-discrimination and DEI
GCG is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where individuals are empowered to unleash their full potential and drive impact. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in shaping the future of management consulting. All data provided is protected as per the laws of India and will not be shared with any third party.
