Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Job description

**About Kia India Pvt Ltd** Kia India Private Limited is a premier automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Kia Corporation. Driven by its global brand ethos "Movement that Inspires," Kia India has rapidly grown into one of the country's leading automotive brands. Manufacturing Hub: Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Penukonda, Sri Satya sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It spans over 500+ acres and boasts a highly automated production process, an engine shop, body shop, paint shop, and assembly lines. Core Products: We design, manufacture, and distribute globally inspired, connected, and technologically advanced vehicles tailored to the Indian and international markets. **Position Overview** **Location:**  Kia India Pvt., Ltd., Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathyasai District, Formally (Anantapur District), Andhra Pradesh **Qualification:** PG in Rural Development, Management, Development Studies, Sociology, or Social Work is mandatory. **Designation:** Asst. Manager Team Member **Reporting To:** Head of Section [Corporate Affairs] **Function:** Public Relations **Experience: 3–5 years** of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or Community Engagement. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Government Relations & Stakeholder Liaison** - Coordinate with relevant Government departments and local authorities for approvals, permissions, NOCs, and other statutory requirements related to CSR initiatives. - Facilitate meetings with Government officials and key stakeholders, including preparation of agendas, minutes of meetings, and action trackers. - Coordinate site visits and review meetings involving Government officials, Company leadership, and other stakeholders. - Maintain accurate records of Government correspondence, approvals, official communications, and statutory documentation. - Build and maintain positive relationships with Government and community stakeholders to facilitate smooth implementation of CSR initiatives. **2. CSR Project Planning & Implementation** - Support the identification of community needs, development priorities, and potential CSR opportunities aligned with the Company’s CSR objectives. - Coordinate with CSR implementing agencies, NGOs, project partners, and internal teams for effective project execution. - Support the development of annual CSR plans, project proposals, budgets, and implementation frameworks. - Coordinate end-to-end execution of approved CSR projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budgets, and defined outcomes. - Support post-project activities, community engagement, project handover, and sustainability initiatives. - Facilitate project inaugurations, stakeholder events, and community outreach programs. **3. CSR Compliance, Documentation & Reporting** - Ensure proper maintenance of CSR records and documentation in line with the Companies Act, 2013, applicable CSR Rules, and Company policies. - Maintain comprehensive project-wise documentation, statutory records, approvals, agreements, and supporting documents. - Monitor CSR expenditure against approved budgets and maintain accurate financial records. - Support the preparation of Annual CSR Reports, management reports, and statutory disclosures. - Maintain an updated CSR project database, dashboards, and digital records for effective tracking and audit readiness. **4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment** - Conduct periodic field visits and project reviews to assess implementation progress and identify areas requiring intervention. - Monitor physical and financial progress against approved project milestones, budgets, and timelines. - Collect and validate project data, beneficiary details, photographs, testimonials, and success stories. - Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual CSR progress reports for management review. - Support the evaluation of project outcomes and impact assessment studies to measure the effectiveness and sustainability of CSR initiatives. - Identify project-level risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities and coordinate with stakeholders for timely corrective action. **5. Stakeholder & Community Engagement** - Develop strong relationships with local communities, Government representatives, implementing agencies, NGOs, and other key stakeholders. - Support community consultations and engagement activities to ensure CSR initiatives are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with local needs. - Represent the Company professionally during community and stakeholder interactions, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to responsible and sustainable community development. **Key Skills & Competencies** - CSR Project Management & Execution - Government Relations & Stakeholder Management - CSR Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge - Community Engagement & Development - Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment - Budget Management & Financial Tracking - Reporting, Documentation & Data Management - Strong Communication, Coordination & Relationship-Building Skills **Preferred Qualifications** - **PG in Rural Development, Management, Development Studies, Sociology, or Social Work is mandatory.** - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. - Relevant experience in **CSR, community development, Government liaison, or social impact projects** is preferred. - Knowledge of **Companies Act, 2013, CSR Rules, compliance, and statutory reporting** will be an added advantage. - Strong proficiency in **MS Office, reporting, and documentation**. - Experience in the **automotive, manufacturing, or corporate sector** will be an added advantage. **Position Overview** - Location: Kia India Pvt., Ltd., Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathyasai District, Formally (Anantapur Dis) - Designation: Asst. Manager ~ Deputy Manager - Reporting To: Head of Section - Department: Corporate Affairs **Roles and Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities** **1. Government Relations & Stakeholder Liaison**