Strategic Engagement & Partnership Lead - India
TypeContract
LocationIndia
Posted2 hours ago
About WEConnect International
WEConnect International is a global nonprofit that helps women-owned businesses succeed in local and global markets by connecting them with major corporations and institutions committed to inclusive sourcing.
Our members include multinational corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies—such as global companies, development banks, and public sector organizations—that collectively represent more than $4 trillion in annual purchasing power. Through their engagement with WEConnect International, these organizations expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs while strengthening global supply chains.
What you'll do
Corporate Partnerships & Market Development:
Build and manage a pipeline of corporate and institutional partners across India - Initiate and advance engagement with companies, industry bodies, and government stakeholders
Support conversion of prospects into active partners
- Maintain a structured pipeline tracker
Inclusive Sourcing Engagement:
Design and deliver initiatives promoting inclusive sourcing and responsible procurement practices
Engage senior corporate and government stakeholders
Plan and execute roundtables, workshops, and forums
Program & Project Delivery:
Execute partnership-driven and donor-supported initiatives
Develop project plans, risk trackers, and timelines
Coordinate with internal teams and partners
Funding & Partnership Development:
Identify corporate and CSR funding opportunities
Support proposal and partnership development
- Provide market intelligence
Market Intelligence & Representation:
Track trends in ESG and inclusive sourcing in India
Represent organization at industry events
Reporting & Communication:
Provide updates on partnerships, programs, and funding opportunities
- Prepare reports and presentations
Expected Outputs:
- Partnership pipeline tracker
- Event summaries
- Project reports
- Funding briefs
- Monthly performance summary
Qualifications
8–10+ years in partnerships or business development in India
Strong stakeholder engagement experience
- Established network
Project and budget management experience
Originally posted on Himalayas
WEConnect International is a global nonprofit that helps women-owned businesses succeed in local and global markets by connecting them with major corporations and institutions committed to inclusive sourcing.
Our members include multinational corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies—such as global companies, development banks, and public sector organizations—that collectively represent more than $4 trillion in annual purchasing power. Through their engagement with WEConnect International, these organizations expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs while strengthening global supply chains.
What you'll do
Corporate Partnerships & Market Development:
Build and manage a pipeline of corporate and institutional partners across India - Initiate and advance engagement with companies, industry bodies, and government stakeholders
Support conversion of prospects into active partners
- Maintain a structured pipeline tracker
Inclusive Sourcing Engagement:
Design and deliver initiatives promoting inclusive sourcing and responsible procurement practices
Engage senior corporate and government stakeholders
Plan and execute roundtables, workshops, and forums
Program & Project Delivery:
Execute partnership-driven and donor-supported initiatives
Develop project plans, risk trackers, and timelines
Coordinate with internal teams and partners
Funding & Partnership Development:
Identify corporate and CSR funding opportunities
Support proposal and partnership development
- Provide market intelligence
Market Intelligence & Representation:
Track trends in ESG and inclusive sourcing in India
Represent organization at industry events
Reporting & Communication:
Provide updates on partnerships, programs, and funding opportunities
- Prepare reports and presentations
Expected Outputs:
- Partnership pipeline tracker
- Event summaries
- Project reports
- Funding briefs
- Monthly performance summary
Qualifications
8–10+ years in partnerships or business development in India
Strong stakeholder engagement experience
- Established network
Project and budget management experience
Originally posted on Himalayas
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