Key Roles & Responsibilities:

In order to achieve the resource development and fundraising targets for the year, the ManagerStrategic Partnerships will be required to discharge the following essential functions:

Business and relationship development:

• The Manager-Strategic Partnerships will research and identify and maintain a healthy pipeline of potential corporate partners at all times.

• She/He will initiate conversations with these prospects and establish relationships with key decision makers primarily in the corporate social responsibility and sustainability domain.

Proposal development, submission and follow up:

• The incumbent will be required to coordinate with stakeholders such as Program teams, finance etc in order to develop and submit quality funding proposals for AIF programs.

• Other functions include following up with proposals sent, coordinating signing of MoUs, completing documentation needed for closing the funding, coordination with finance team for inward receipts of funds, organizing documentation needed for donors in response to the funds received etc.

Put together and execute a plan for strategic partnerships data and donor management system:

The Manager-Strategic Partnerships will be also be responsible to maintain a comprehensive database of corporate partners and implement a plan for managing such relationships in close coordination with Director-Strategic Partnerships

Key Qualification and Skills:

• A suitable undergraduate degree is a basic requirement however a Post-Graduate degree will be desirable, preferably an MBA.

• 5-7 years of experience in Corporate Fundraising/Marketing/Client Services/Business Development with a basic knowledge of mass communications, brand building, marketing.

• Donor and/or Client Relationship Management (CRM) experience with Corporates, Corporate Executives, and people of influence and affluence;

• Experience in proposal writing/program design

• Excellent communication skills in English;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; sound personal presentation and proposal skills

• Proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel

• Interest in research

• Organizational ability, with a vision to institutionalize processes and systems with an ability to work with cross functional team and build consensus

• Entrepreneurial and innovative in approach to the management of objectives; High level of energy and commitment to excel

• Understanding of national/international developmental issues; with belief in ‘principles of partnership’ for development

• Ability to manage emotions and exercise tact and persuasion in handling relationships; Ability to manage expectations and resolve conflicts

• Exhibits self-awareness and personal management skills.

• High personal and professional integrity, Willingness to travel

Reporting:

The position will report to Director- Strategic Partnerships

Other:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Position Availability:

Immediately

Application Process:

To apply for this position, send your CV and covering letter describing how you meet the specifications for this role and what you bring to it along with the current and expected salary to XXXXX@aif.org with subject line “Manager- Strategic Partnerships”.