Position: Senior Manager, Partnerships

Organization: Medha

Location: Lucknow

Apply: https://medha.zohorecruit.com/careers

What you will do:  

This position will involve a mix of: 

• Building Relationships- Initiate and maintain relationships with senior professionals responsible for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic partnerships. 
• Managing Partnerships- Manage the lifecycle from initiating contact to proposal writing, due diligence, agreement negotiation, and ongoing reporting and renewal. 
• Improving Engagement- Increase engagement with new and existing partners to drive additional value for both parties.
• Diversifying Funding Sources- Identify and strengthen alternative funding sources like retail/individual giving. 
• Applying For Awards - Identify and apply for relevant national and international awards/grants and competitions.  

What your day might look like:

While no two days are the same, some may look like this:

• You are pitching Medha's core program to a potential partner/funder. 
• You are working on writing a proposal for a potential partner/funder. 
• You are communicating with the field team to understand the progress and challenges related to a particular project. 
• You have a monthly reporting call scheduled with a partner/funder allocated to you to share project-related updates. 
• You are working on an application for an award/competition in the livelihoods space. 
• You are coordinating with a current partner/funder to organize a field visit. 

Things we are looking for:

• An entrepreneur who likes building things from scratch.
• Someone who is relationship-driven and believes personal connections are important. 
• A detail-oriented person who is obsessed with making sure everything is just right.
• A great writer who communicates clearly and concisely. 
• Someone who is flexible can adjust to various situations and relate to all kinds of people.
• Someone who is persistent doesn't give up easily and ‘fights it out’ till the end

Why should you work for Medha?

• A passionate team that is committed to a shared mission. 
• Grassroots ethos connected to its student community (no ivory towers here). 
• Audacious goals and vision to impact millions of young people and India’s growth story. 
• New initiatives and exciting projects to get involved in and learn from. 
• An informal and fun work environment that doesn’t compromise on performance.
• Space to explore and find your own solutions and path (no micromanaging).