Manager Corporate Partnership

WaterAid India; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international non-profit organization in New Delhi seeks a Manager Corporate Partnership to develop and manage relationships with potential donors, focusing on water and sanitation issues. The role requires a graduate with 6-10 years of experience in business development, preferably in the social sector. Candidates should have strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders. This full-time role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum six to 10 years of relevant work experience in business development.
• Working knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility and Grants Management preferred.
• Working knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility and grants management.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and secure funding from corporates.

Responsibilities

• Build awareness about water, sanitation, and hygiene issues.
• Track and list funding opportunities and maintain a pipeline of potential donors.
• Raise funds from Indian corporates as part of their CSR commitment.
• Coordinate with program, finance, monitoring and evaluation teams for reporting.
• Conduct the due-diligence process necessary for donor partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Persuasion skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate or postgraduate in business management/social development

Job description

Organization Background

WaterAid India (WAI), operating as Jal Seva Charitable Foundation, is a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing sustainable, climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions across India. WaterAid India (WAI) is part of the global WaterAid federation, leveraging global expertise to deliver impactful solutions tailored to local contexts. Over the years, WAI has transformed millions of lives through access to clean water, decent sanitation facilities, and improved hygiene practices.

WAI’s programme priorities over the next five years include ensuring access to safe and assured drinking water for households, and provision of safely managed sanitation services at both household and community levels. The organization also aims to strengthen WASH infrastructure in anganwadis, schools, and healthcare facilities, while developing integrated water and sanitation solutions tailored to small towns. Climate resilience is a cross-cutting concern, embedded across all infrastructure and systems. These efforts are delivered through demonstration models and technical/knowledge support to governments at various levels, with implementation primarily led by WAI’s own field teams.

WAI aims to enhance the quality of life for 5 million vulnerable households by 2029, focusing on rural and urban areas and small towns. With offices across multiple states, including Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Patna, and Raipur, WAI actively collaborates with communities, governments, and partners to address WASH challenges.

For more information, please visit https://www.wateraid.org/in/.

Job Description / Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Corporate Partnerships, the Manager Corporate Partnership will be responsible for establishing new partnerships and nurture existing ones, creating shared value by mutually leveraging each other’s knowledge, skills and resources.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Donor Acquisition (75%)
  1. Build awareness and sensitize stakeholders about water, sanitation and hygiene issues and motivate them to take action
  2. Track and list funding opportunities and maintain a pipeline of potential donors
  3. Identify, evaluate and track opportunities for lead generation like events, conferences, and seminars. Also, participate in such forums as and when required
  4. Raise funds from Indian corporates as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility commitment which is mandatory
  5. Support in proposal development process by engaging with different stakeholders as and when required
• Other Responsibilities
  1. Coordinate with the program, finance, monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure that high-quality reports are submitted as per agreed timelines
  2. Successfully conduct the due-diligence process necessary for the donor partnership

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

Qualifications: Graduate or postgraduate, preferably in business management/ social development from a reputed institute

1. Experience: Minimum six to 10 years of relevant work experience in business development, preferably within the social sector
2. Working knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility, Grants Management preferred

Skills and Competencies:

1. Analytical and persuasion skills
2. Communication and presentation skills
3. Interest in and knowledge of humanitarian issues in India
4. Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, influence effectively at all levels and work collaboratively

Compensation Offered

The compensation for the position is competitive and shall be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and salary history.

Reference: MCP-WAI

Contact Information

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony

Tel: [phone]

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to apply through the provided application link https://sams.co.in/jobs/job-description/manager-corporate-partnership/290 at the earliest.

Please note that interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

WaterAid India is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

WaterAid India maintains ethical hiring standards and does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or other fees. Any such request should be considered fraudulent and reported to [e-mail].

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations