Consultant, Development Sector Advisory
Thinkthrough, Bengaluru
About the Company
Thinkthrough Consulting (TTC) is a social sector advisory firm specialising in the development sector, with deep expertise in CSR strategy, social impact advisory, monitoring & evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. We partner with leading corporates, foundations, and implementation agencies to design and deliver high-impact social programmes across India. At TTC, we believe that rigorous thinking, contextual intelligence, and collaborative execution are the foundations of meaningful social change.
About the Role
TTC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Consultant to join its Development Sector Advisory team. In this role, you will be embedded with a leading corporate Foundation as a dedicated Project Coordinator, working at the intersection of strategy, operations, and social impact. You will serve as the critical interface between TTC, the Client, and their implementation partners. You will be managing day-to-day Foundation operations while contributing to long-term programme effectiveness. This is an exciting opportunity for a young professional passionate about social impact to gain deep, hands-on experience in the CSR and development sector working directly with a high-profile client team and a diverse ecosystem of partners and NGOs.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary assessments of new and potential CSR initiative concepts and proposals, evaluating their alignment with Foundation objectives, priorities, and feasibility.
- Prepare structured concept notes and assessment summaries for internal review and client decision-making.
- Identify and recommend platforms, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities to promote the Foundation and its leadership externally.
- Research and map potential strategic partners across the Foundation's thematic pillars to increase outreach and create a bespoke ecosystem of collaborators.
- Support the development of innovative, collaborative projects with identified strategic partners.
- Identify and shortlist relevant implementation partners based on thematic relevance and geographical focus areas of the Foundation.
- Coordinate with partners through the concept note, proposal, due diligence, and MoU signing stages.
- Maintain a structured database of implementation partners, including all documentation received prior to MoU signing.
- Participate in and guide discussions with internal and external stakeholders on partner selection, implementation, and MEL processes.
- Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for ongoing Foundation programmes against agreed performance parameters.
- Conduct periodic evaluations through calls, field visits, and desk reviews to assess programme progress and outcomes.
- Prepare structured monitoring reports and flag deviations or implementation challenges to the Foundation and TTC leadership.
- Develop high-quality documentation including presentations, briefing notes, concept papers, and reports for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain accurate financial data sheets tracking funds received, committed, and utilised.
- Ensure timely narrative and financial reporting as per Foundation and client requirements.
- Support the Client team in all day-to-day Foundation operations including calendar management, meeting coordination, task tracking, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain a comprehensive Project Management Information System (MIS) to track project status, milestones, and partner communications.
- Coordinate project launches, partner meets, and other key Foundation milestones.
- Support coordination of allied programmes such as employee volunteering initiatives.
- Contribute to the concept development and project planning for the Foundation's annual flagship conference on sustainable development and related thematic areas.
- Assist in organising the Foundation's Partners' Meet and other key stakeholder events.
- Undertake any other tasks assigned by the TTC and Client teams in alignment with the Foundation's evolving needs and priorities.
Requirements
- Post-graduate degree in any of the following disciplines: MBA / PGDM (with interest in social sector / CSR / sustainability), Masters in Social Work (MSW), Masters in Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 1 – 3 years of professional experience, with exposure in the CSR, development, or consulting sector are encouraged to apply.
- Prior project experience in CSR advisory, NGO management, development consulting, or corporate foundations will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) — mandatory.
- Familiarity with MIS tools, project tracking systems, or CRM platforms — preferred.
- Strong report writing, presentation design, and documentation skills.
