Saurav Saket

Results-driven CSR and ESG professional seeking an Advisor/Consultant role within the civic and social development sector. Demonstrates deep expertise in CSR strategy formulation, impact assessment, ESG reporting, and stakeholder engagement, with a commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness and advancing sustainable community development initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

CSR Consultant at Third Planet Foundation (2024-04 – Present)

• Conducted detailed impact evaluations across women's livelihood, skill-building, and mobile health initiatives, directly influencing 10,000+ beneficiaries.
• Developed advanced Power BI dashboards and impact assessment reports, driving a 35% improvement in program tracking efficiency and data accuracy.
• Designed comprehensive community outreach frameworks, strengthening program visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Delivered actionable strategic recommendations for program optimization and enhanced alignment with corporate CSR objectives.
• Strengthened data governance mechanisms, ensuring accuracy and consistency in performance measurement and reporting.

Program Manager at Third Planet Foundation (2022-10 – 2024-03)

• Directed large-scale CSR initiatives in digital education, health, and FPO development, positively impacting 4,000+ beneficiaries across multiple geographies.
• Managed vendor relationships and asset creation, ensuring cost efficiency and on-time delivery of impactful CSR campaigns.
• Formulated and implemented CSR communication and visibility strategies, enhancing organizational credibility and partner recognition.
• Coordinated cross-functional project teams, ensuring strategic alignment and seamless execution of deliverables.
• Ensured complete compliance with donor and CSR frameworks, maintaining transparency in reporting and fund utilization.

Project Manager at Head Held High Foundation (2022-01 – 2022-10)

• Facilitated employability enhancement programs for over 700 youth through strategic collaborations with 15+ academic institutions.
• Conducted career readiness workshops and digital literacy training, achieving a 20% improvement in placement outcomes.
• Collaborated with industry partners to identify key skill gaps and adapt training modules to emerging workforce needs.
• Streamlined program logistics and operations, ensuring effective training delivery and a positive learner experience.
• Documented comprehensive program performance reports for institutional and donor review.

Block Manager at Bandhan Konnagar (2021-01 – 2022-01)

• Supported rural micro-entrepreneurs, facilitating business growth and achieving a 20% increase in local enterprise productivity.
• Guided entrepreneurs on business planning, access to finance, and market linkage development for sustainable livelihoods.
• Assisted in designing and executing livelihood and financial inclusion programs targeted at ultra-poor households.
• Implemented monitoring and evaluation systems to measure the socio-economic impact of field interventions.
• Fostered community partnerships to strengthen grassroots implementation and beneficiary engagement.

Project Coordinator at International Association for Human Values (IAHV) (2019-05 – 2021-01)

• Managed multi-state CSR projects focused on education and water conservation, ensuring measurable impact and sustainability.
• Established structured reporting frameworks to ensure full compliance with donor objectives and CSR mandates.
• Developed project proposals and budgets, ensuring effective resource utilization and accountability.
• Monitored field-level progress, implemented risk mitigation measures, and ensured timely project delivery.
• Facilitated volunteer-led community programs under thematic areas of Jal Shakti (Water Management) and Shiksha Shakti (Education).

Master's in Good Governance & Public Policy – Sri Sri University (2019)

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounts & Finance – Vinoba Bhave University (2014)