Business Development, Networking & Partnerships Lead

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About ASSIST

“Partnership for Progress”

Role Overview

business development, CSR engagement, and partnership building

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate & Donor Outreach

• Proactively reach out to corporates, foundations, and donor institutions to introduce ASSIST.
• Secure meetings with decision-makers and create excitement around ASSIST’s flagship programs and solutions.

2. CSR Engagement & Project Development

• Engage with companies on CSR funding opportunities, project adoption, and co-designed initiatives.
• Position ASSIST as a trusted partner to implement high-impact projects aligned with CSR and ESG priorities.

3. Corporate Volunteering & Product Donations

• Design and promote structured volunteering opportunities for corporate employees.
• Develop partnerships for in-kind and product donations to support ASSIST projects and beneficiaries.

4. ASSIST Products & Flagship Solutions

• Promote ASSIST’s proprietary products (e.g., Masters of Disaster learning kit) to corporates and institutions.
• Identify opportunities for bulk adoption or integration of ASSIST-developed solutions into CSR programs.

5. Relationship Management & Networking

• Build and sustain long-term relationships with corporate CSR leaders, industry associations, and donor networks.
• Represent ASSIST at CSR, ESG, and sustainability forums, conferences, and networking events.

6. Pipeline & Internal Coordination

• Manage a structured pipeline of leads, proposals, and follow-ups through CRM tools.
• Work closely with internal teams (Research & Acquisition, Key Accounts, Program Delivery) to align outreach with ASSIST’s offerings and ensure smooth handovers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Management, or related fields.

• 3–5 years of experience

  in Sales, Business Development, CSR fundraising, Partnerships, or Grant Management.
• Prior experience in engaging with CSR leaders, foundations, or international agencies (IFC, ADB, GIZ, UNICEF, USAID, etc.) is an advantage.
• Sector knowledge in Healthcare, Sustainable Development, Energy, WASH, Education, or Climate/Environment is an advantage (not compulsory).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong presentation and storytelling ability to excite prospects.
• Proven networking, relationship management, and deal-closing skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, juggle multiple prospects, and deliver results to tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• A chance to play a

  pivotal role in building partnerships that create lasting impact

  across Asia and Africa.
• Exposure to multi-country CSR, philanthropy, and donor ecosystems.
• A collaborative workplace with strong professional growth opportunities.

Package

Please share you CV with Subject “ CSR Business Development & Partnerships Lead” to

karan@assistasia.org and platosen@assistasia.org, Only selected candidates will receive the response for the email.