We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Strategy, Partnerships & Impact team as a Manager-Partnership. The role is meant for a person with 6-8 years of relevant work experience.
Responsibilities:
- Partnership Development and Oversight: Support identification, assessment & selection of partnership opportunities for fundraising and other strategic opportunities
- Develop concepts and proposals to develop partnerships that contribute not only to encouraging greater philanthropic capital to social issues but also promote knowledge, development of technology platforms, research, and advocacy. Support and develop partnership strategy and engagement plan for existing and new partnerships
- Shall be responsible for leading the development and implementation of public engagement, and associated outreach strategies for the organization
- Partnership Retention: Identify, support, and participate in workshops, symposiums, and other relevant events. Participate in the development of partner appreciation pre-events/activities in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic Initiatives: Support the development of strategy and execution of relevant partnerships and implementation initiatives and other strategic initiatives of the organization
- Stakeholder Management: Develop & manage relationships with identified external stakeholders. Representation to internal and external stakeholders. Aligning reporting and deliverables tracking and engagement with donors to address project delivery progress
- Development of concepts and proposals to donors and stakeholders. Development of reports and other deliverables. Coordination and reporting internally & externally.
- Lead cross-functional implementation and coordination activities for specified projects or partnerships. Develop, implement & manage cross-functional projects & initiatives
- Budgeting & forecasting for projects & other initiatives aligned with the organizational KPIs
- Partnership event (like symposiums, seminars, etc.) planning, preparation, and outreach
- Help conceptualize and develop convenings, events, and focused initiatives.
- Provide strategic support to the Program and communications team on event best practices, including scope, format, platform, and audience to maximize reach and resonance
- Oversee the continuum of event marketing, including content development and promotion, registration tracking, and confirmation, and contribute to the development of materials
- Contribute research and support for event speakers and/or participants, including developing high-level briefing materials
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including proposal writing
- Good relationship-building skills, externally and internally, including proven results in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability in proposal development, business development, and project
management - Good consulting skills. Negotiation and persuasive ability with a collaborative mindset
- Understanding of health & innovation space, funding landscape
- Ability to work independently, seek guidance & support where required
- Problem-solving attitude, ability to deliver with tight deadlines, and willingness to take targets
- Must have 6-8 years of relevant work experience in partnerships at a consulting firm, impact investment fund, social sector or grant organization, start-up, or social enterprise, for-profit or not-for-profit organization
- Experience in business planning, forecasting, proposal writing
- Experience in qualitative research & analytical skills, meta-analysis (preferred)
- Experience in healthcare and/or public health is desirable
- Bachelors degree from a science background or related field is mandatory
- Masters degree in healthcare, public health, economics, or relevant field is preferred.
