Senior Specialist - Partnerships and Communications, Bangalore

Role: Senior Specialist - Partnerships and Communications, Bangalore
Experience: 3-5 years 
Salary: Up to 12 LPA
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Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation and Strategy

• Identify and actively pursue opportunities to connect with key stakeholders, including nano and micro-entrepreneurs, community organizations, and potential partners, to enhance the Green Rural Economy (GRE) project's impact and scalability under Orgs program.
• Build and maintain a dynamic database of leads, partnerships, and ecosystem players to support the growth and sustainability of GRE initiatives and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align lead generation and partnership efforts with orgs organizational goals and the strategic objectives of the GRE project.
• Provide operational support by engaging with stakeholders, fostering strong relationships, and managing partnerships to ensure seamless execution of GRE initiatives while amplifying orgs program mission.

Partnership Development

• Conduct detailed stakeholder analysis to identify key players in the entrepreneurship development sectors.
• Identify, build, and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, corporate entities, and international organizations.
• Develop collaborative initiatives that align with GRE's mission and objectives.
• Negotiate and formalize partnership agreements, MoUs, and contracts if needed.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate partnership outcomes to ensure mutual benefit and sustainability.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain long-term relationships with existing partners.

Communication and Engagement

• Design and implement effective communication strategies to showcase orgs role in fostering entrepreneurship and visibility and reputation building resilient rural economies.
• Develop storytelling content, case studies, and impact reports to highlight success stories and amplify orgs narrative.
• Represent org, program at forums, events, and roundtables, advocating for sustainable practices and nano entrepreneurship.
• Develop compelling content for social media, press releases, newsletters, and reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for content and external communications.
• Organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and events to represent GRE and build networks.
• Enhance communication within the organization to ensure alignment on goals and partnership strategies.
• Monitor and analyze the project's presence across media platforms, evaluating growth metrics and the impact on stakeholder perception to strengthen Orgs narrative and engagement strategies.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with teams to align partnership and communication efforts with organizational goals.

• Support internal capacity-building efforts related to stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Actively gather and incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders to refine approaches.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Communication, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in partnership building, communication, or stakeholder engagement roles, preferably in the development sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing partnerships and external relations.

• Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Familiarity with rural development, sustainability, and green initiatives is highly desirable.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and act proactively.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

• Proficiency in using digital tools for communication and lead generation.

• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 28, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.Org

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