Manager — Partnerships & Organisational Development

Partnerships · Pune (Maharashtra) · Posted 2026-09-01

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.

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