Manager — Partnerships & Organisational Development

Jaljeevika Infotech Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 487,000 - 584,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaljeevika Infotech Pvt Ltd in Pune seeks a dynamic, strategic fundraiser to partner with the Founder and leadership team to take the organisation to its next growth stage. The role focuses on resource mobilisation, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and institutional development, with travel within India.

Strong English, relationship-building and proposal skills are essential for success. You will contribute to programme ideas, develop funding opportunities, and represent the

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or graduate degree in Development Studies, Rural Management, or related disciplines.
• 4+ years in development, fundraising, CSR, or partnerships.
• Experience with NGOs, CSR, or mission-driven institutions preferred.
• Experience in donor engagement or proposals advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new funding opportunities with leadership.
• Research funders, CSR partners, foundations, and government programmes.
• Prepare concept notes, proposals, pitches, and donor materials.
• Support leadership in meetings and negotiations.
• Maintain a proactive fundraising pipeline and track opportunities.
• Represent Jaljeevika in external forums to raise visibility.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Proposal writing

Donor engagement

Networking

Education

Development Studies

Rural Management

Social Sciences

Public Policy

Management

Social Work

Economics

International Development

Communication

Business Administration

Job description

Jaljeevika is looking for a dynamic, strategic and highly articulate professional to work closely with the Founder, CEO and leadership team in taking the organisation to its next stage of growth.

This is a leadership-facing, organisation-building role for someone who can connect ideas with people, opportunities with resources, and relationships with action. The person will work with the senior leadership team on resource mobilisation, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, institutional development, new opportunity exploration and organisational strategy.

Location & Travel

• Pune, Maharashtra — head office
• Travel within India for meetings, conferences, consultations, partnership development and representation of the organisation

Educational Background

• A postgraduate or graduate degree in Development Studies, Rural Management, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Management, Social Work, Economics, International Development, Communication, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Candidates from other disciplines with strong relevant experience and demonstrated capability will also be considered

Experience

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in development, fundraising, CSR, consulting, partnerships, programme management, institutional development, public affairs or a related field
• Experience with NGOs, foundations, CSR organisations, development agencies, consulting organisations or other mission-driven institutions will be preferred
• Experience in fundraising, proposal development, donor engagement or strategic partnerships will be a strong advantage

Resource Mobilisation & Fundraising

• Work closely with the Founder, CEO and leadership team to identify and develop new funding opportunities
• Research potential funders, CSR partners, foundations, development agencies, government programmes and institutional partners
• Identify relevant calls for proposals, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Develop concept notes, proposals, presentations, pitch documents and other fundraising materials
• Support the leadership team in donor meetings, proposal discussions and partnership negotiations
• Maintain a systematic pipeline of prospective funders and partnership opportunities
• Track emerging priorities, funding trends and opportunities in the development sector

Strategic Partnerships & Relationships

• Build and nurture relationships with funders, CSR leaders, foundations, government agencies, research institutions, universities, networks and other strategic stakeholders
• Support the leadership in preparing for and following up on high-level meetings
• Maintain regular communication and engagement with key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, joint programmes and institutional partnerships
• Represent Jaljeevika professionally in external forums and build its institutional visibility

Strategy & Organisational Development

• Work with the leadership team to identify new areas of growth, programmes and institutional opportunities
• Research emerging issues, sectors, geographies, funding priorities and partnership possibilities relevant to Jaljeevika
• Develop new concepts, programme ideas and strategic initiatives
• Contribute to organisational strategy, annual planning and growth initiatives
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Jaljeevika's institutional positioning, visibility and influence
• Support development of new institutional systems and processes as the organisation grows
• Bring new ideas, perspectives and opportunities to the leadership team

External Representation

• Represent Jaljeevika at conferences, seminars, workshops, consultations, networking events and other strategic forums
• Develop and deliver organisational presentations and pitches where required
• Build professional networks and identify potential partners through external engagements
• Stay informed about developments in the development sector, philanthropy, CSR, climate, livelihoods, aquatic ecosystems and related areas

Leadership Support

• Work closely with the Founder, CEO and Directors on strategic priorities and emerging opportunities
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, meeting documents, background research and talking points for leadership engagements
• Support scheduling, preparation and follow-up of important stakeholder meetings
• Track commitments, opportunities and follow-up actions emerging from leadership meetings
• Help leadership convert promising conversations and ideas into concrete opportunities and partnerships
• Take ownership of special projects and strategic assignments entrusted by the leadership

What We Are Looking For

Someone who combines strategic thinking, excellent communication, relationship-building ability and strong execution.

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with senior professionals, funders, government officials and institutional stakeholders
• Strong research, analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to write compelling concept notes, proposals, presentations and institutional communication
• Ability to understand a broad development issue, identify opportunities within it and convert them into actionable ideas
• Strong networking and external engagement skills
• Ability to independently research and explore new opportunities
• A high level of ownership, initiative and professional maturity
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership in a fast-moving organisation
• Willingness to take responsibility beyond a narrowly defined job description

The Right Person for This Role

We are not looking for someone who waits for an assignment. We are looking for someone who sees an opportunity before it becomes obvious, asks the right questions, connects the right people and takes an idea forward.

You may be the right fit if you enjoy meeting people, building relationships, exploring possibilities, developing ideas, writing proposals, understanding organisations, finding opportunities, representing an institution, working closely with leadership, and building something that can grow.

Remuneration

₹48,000 per month

We encourage you to share examples of fundraising, partnerships, concept development, institutional initiatives, presentations or other work that shows how you could contribute to the organisation's growth. You can attach these with your application, or link to them in the portfolio field.