Job Description

Date posted: Nov 26, 2025
Location:
Babrala, UP, IN
Area of Expertise: Administrative and Other Support
Job Type: Permanent
Work mode (place): On site
Job Requisition ID: 23690

Assistant Manager - Community Development

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We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

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For over a century, Yara has worked to feed the world and protect the planet, and our mission is to do this in a responsible and sustainable way. Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment. Their fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required for the growing world population. Yara's industrial products and solutions reduce emissions, improveair quality and support safe and efficient operations.



Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara has a worldwide presence with production and sales and services operations across countries i.e. America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with more than 17,000 employees, sales to 150 countries and sales revenue of more than 14 billion USD. Safety is always the top-most priority.



Yara Fertilizers India Pvt Ltd is a 100% subsidiary of Yara International ASA. Yara has supplied fertilizers as well as fertilizer raw materials to the Indian market for over two decades. Yara India has continuously strengthened its footprint in Western and Southern India by providing Crop nutrition solutions with combination of Premium products and Knowledge through unique Farmer centric approach.



Yara's philosophy is to connect with thousands of farmers at the grass root level and has a strong commitment to serving the agriculture sector in India, thereby improving the livelihood of Indian farmer. To leverage on this and to expand into the northern & eastern geographies of India, Yara acquired Tata Chemicals' 1.2 MN MT Urea plant in UP, Northern India. With this acquisition Yara India's scale of operation has grown significantly

Role & Responsibilities

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The Assistant Manager - Community Development will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of CSR initiatives aligned with Yara's CSR Policy. The role focuses on strengthening community impact across education, health, livelihood, women empowerment, and infrastructure development. The position requires field engagement, partnership building, and strong managerial capabilities to ensure high-quality implementation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply as part of Yara's commitment to enhancing gender diversity.

CSR Planning & Implementation

Identify, design, and implement CSR projects aligned with approved objectives. Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and monitoring frameworks. Role involves both field and office responsibilities, with regular visits to monitor progress, validate data, engage with communities, and guide implementation teams. Ensure delivery of project outcomes within defined scope, timelines, and quality parameters. Coordinate with internal departments such as Finance, Administration, Materials, and Corporate Communication, ensuring smooth project-related processes.

Team Support & Capacity Building

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Provide technical and operational support to the Kiran team and field staff. Oversee daily activities of field teams and ensure alignment with project goals. Mentor and develop team members; conduct training need assessments and organize capacity-building sessions. Act as reviewer for direct reportees during performance appraisal cycles.

Documentation, Reporting & Compliance

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Maintain structured CSR documentation, SOPs, MIS, and ISO-requirement-related processes. Prepare project progress reports, impact assessments, proposals, LFAs, case studies, success stories, and presentations. Ensure accurate data analysis and timely reporting to internal leaders and external partners. Support legal and compliance processes related to CSR, financial management, and statutory guidelines.

Partnerships, Stakeholder Engagement & Resource Mobilization

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Engage with local communities, farmer groups, SHGs, NGOs, government departments, and other institutions. Build and maintain effective partnerships to leverage resources and enhance programme impact. Represent Yara CSR in meetings, forums, and external platforms. Mobilize resources through agencies such as NABARD, government bodies, and donor organizations. Promote Yara's brand and visibility within community and sectoral networks.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

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Strong understanding of rural development and social sector programmes. Excellent planning, budgeting, monitoring, and project management skills. Strong interpersonal, communication (English & Hindi), and negotiation capabilities. Ability to work independently and lead diverse field teams. Proficiency in MS Office; ability to manage MIS and analyze quantitative/qualitative data. Awareness of CSR regulations, financial processes, ISO standards, and basic legal compliances. Ability to engage with multiple community segments and communicate across cultural contexts.

Education & Experience

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Education

Master's degree in Rural Management, Rural Development, Development Studies, or related fields. Preferably from institutions such as IRMA, XISS, XIMB, or equivalent. Consistent academic performance with a minimum of 60% marks.

Experience

2-4 years of relevant experience in CSR, development projects, or community engagement roles. Experience working with NGOs, government bodies, or community-based institutions preferred. Experience in managing teams and stakeholder relationships will be an advantage.

Contact details

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Muskan Jain - Human Resources

Apply no later than

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December 9, 2025

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.


As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

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