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VP, Partnerships
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11 September 2026 (7 days ago)
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9 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
WHERE DOES THIS ROLE FITS IN THE BIGGER PICTURE
We like to think of ourselves as learning implementers practitioners at heart committed to action and iteration yet equally dedicated to measuring learning and improving everything we do.
In the VP Partnership role we are looking for a strategic relationship-driven and entrepreneurial leader to lead Medhas fundraising and funder engagement efforts. The role will be responsible for building and strengthening long-term partnerships with foundations corporations multilaterals and other aligned institutions while developing a diversified and sustainable funding pipeline.
The VP Partnerships will lead the partnerships team and work closely with Programs Finance Impact Communications and senior leadership to translate organisational priorities into compelling funding opportunities strong proposals effective grant management high-quality reporting and meaningful funder engagement. As a member of the senior leadership team the role will also contribute to strategic organisational decisions.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Fundraising Strategy & Resource Mobilisation
- Develop and execute Medhas fundraising strategy and annual/long-term resource mobilization.
- Identify opportunities to diversify funding sources and strengthen the organizations long-term financial sustainability.
- Lead high-value fundraising conversations pitches and negotiations with prospective partners.
Funder Engagement & Partnership Management
- Build deepen and maintain trusted relationships with existing and prospective funders and strategic partners.
- Manage the complete partnership lifecycle from lead generation scoping and proposal development through due diligence contracting implementation renewal and closure.
- Develop engagement plans that go beyond transactional funding and create opportunities for deeper strategic value for both Medha and its partners.
- Understand funder priorities and expectations and ensure timely follow through on commitments.
Funder Documentation Reporting & Communication
- Oversee the quality of proposals budgets reports presentations updates and other funder-facing documentation.
- Ensure funder communications are clear compelling accurate and aligned with Medhas strategy program evidence and impact.
- Coordinate responses to funder queries reporting requirements reviews and due-diligence processes.
- Work with Communications and Impact teams to develop strong narratives evidence and success stories for funder engagement.
Program Grant & Budget Coordination
- Work closely with Programs and field teams to understand implementation progress challenges outcomes and emerging opportunities and translate these into strong proposals funder updates and renewal conversations.
- Partner with Finance and Programs on grant budgets fund utilization budget revisions milestones reporting and compliance ensuring alignment between program delivery and funder commitments.
- Coordinate funder visits reviews and other high-touch engagements proactively identifying risks or gaps and driving timely course correction.
Team Leadership & Strategic Organisational Contribution
- Lead coach and develop a high-performing Partnerships team setting clear priorities building capabilities and ensuring accountability for fundraising and relationship outcomes.
- Oversee the fundraising pipeline opportunities renewals and complex funder issues providing direction and support to the team.
- Contribute as a member of the senior leadership team by bringing funder insights and external perspectives into organisational strategy growth priorities and decision-making.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Someone with 12 years of experience in fundraising partnerships resource mobilisation philanthropy CSR or a closely related field.
- A strong storyteller who can communicate Medhas vision program model and impact powerfully verbally and in writing.
- Significant experience managing senior relationships with foundations corporations multilaterals or other institutional funders.
- Collaborative people leader who develops team capability while creating ownership and accountability.
- Strong understanding of budgets grant requirements fund utilisation and financial implications of partnerships.
- Ability to identify evaluate and prioritise new funding opportunities and build a diversified pipeline.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel extensively to Medhas areas of operations.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:
These are some people you will closely be working with:
- Co-founder changemaker shaking up the status quo: Byomkesh Mishra
- Connector problem-solver and architect of scalable impact: Saurabh Rai
- Natural leader and chaos tamer: Shubhra Gupta
- Finance leader driving financial clarity accountability & sustainability: Syed Afzal Mahmood
- Data storyteller strategic thinker and catalyst for meaningful impact: Aronee Ghosh
OUR HIRING PROCESS:
Our goal is to be as transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. We use a technology platform to ensure the hiring process is comprehensive efficient and well documented.
Required Skills:
Strong experience leading impact evaluation and research in the development sector. Hands-on expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods including sampling survey design and data analysis. Proficiency in statistical tools such as R Stata or Python. Ability to connect data with decision-makingstorytelling with numbers. Strong writing and communication skills to convey complex findings. Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindsetself-starter with resilience. People-focused leader who builds trust and nurtures team capabilities.
Required Education:
12 yrs of experience
