Our partner works towards building girl capital, empowering women and nurturing resilient communities by creating inclusive and sustainable solutions including but not limited to policy development, capacity building, adaptive management, community mobilization, behavioral change communication, deepening social safety nets, beneficiary feedback analysis, poverty assessment, and evidence-based monitoring. They seek an experienced and visionary leader to spearhead a high-impact strategy to eliminate early marriages in India in line with the Government of India's Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign . The Leader will be responsible for designing, leading, and coordinating a comprehensive strategy to combat the root causes of early marriages while working with government bodies, community leaders, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders to create a supportive environment for children. The leader will be expected to have a strong understanding of the socio-cultural, legal, and policy frameworks surrounding child marriage in India and a commitment to driving long-term change through multi-sector collaboration. Key Responsibilities: 1. Programme Strategy and Planning and Execution - Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for eliminating child marriages in India, addressing both the immediate and underlying drivers. - Understand and analyse the key drivers of child marriages in India, including cultural norms, economic vulnerabilities, gender inequality, lack of education, and weak enforcement of existing laws. - Develop context-specific, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based interventions targeting communities with high rates of child marriage, particularly in rural and high burden regions. - Oversee the implementation of targeted interventions aimed at preventing child marriages, including girl empowerment programs, school retention initiatives, legal awareness campaigns, and economic empowerment schemes for families. - Monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented programs through data collection, research, and evaluation, ensuring constant improvement and adaptation of strategies. - Manage the delivery of timely and measurable results, working with teams to adjust interventions as necessary based on ongoing feedback. 2. Government Engagement and Partnership Management - Build and sustain strong relationships with government agencies at local, state, and national levels, particularly with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, and relevant departments in child protection. - Engage with the private sector and development partners to mobilize resources and promote the adoption of initiatives that prevent child marriage and support at-risk girls. 3. Leadership and Team Management - Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. - Provide technical mentorship and build team capacity for effectively delivering programme objectives. - Represent the programme at national and international forums, sharing knowledge and steering a case for investing in actions to combat early marriages. - Prepare policy briefs, reports, and research papers to support efforts and contribute to public discourse on ending child marriages. - As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Leader may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities as determined by the senior leadership. Educational Background: Masters degree or higher in Social Work, Gender Studies, Law, Public Policy, or a related field. Work Experience: - 10-15 years of experience in leading child protection, or women's rights programmes, particularly focused on preventing child marriages is a must . - Extensive experience working with government agencies, law enforcement, civil society organizations, and grassroots communities. - In-depth knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks surrounding child marriage in India, including key legislations like the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), the Juvenile Justice Act, and relevant child protection protocols. - Experience in designing and implementing large-scale programmes aimed at changing social norms and empowering at-risk communities, particularly women and children - Strong understanding of the socio-cultural, economic, and legal drivers of child marriage, including poverty, gender discrimination, limited access to education, and social norms. - Passion for child rights and gender equality, with a deep commitment to ending child marriage and ensuring the empowerment of girls. Key Skills and Competencies: - Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated capacity to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programmes at scale. - Analytical Thinking: Strong data interpretation skills, academic content decoding, and evidence-based decision-making. - Communication and Negotiation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage and persuade diverse stakeholders. - Team Building: Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Show more Show less

About the job Head of Business Development and Partnerships  Key Tasks and Responsibilities Income generation Generate and secure new sales opportunities by Building & developing both existing and new customer relationships Recognising and developing a deep understand of customer needs & how they match to the organization's products. Showing strong sales acumen & commercial awareness by respond to customer feedback and market trends. Work in collaboration with the Director to further develop and implement a clear sales and business development strategy for the partner organization. As a channel, draft Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Tender (RFT) and Request for Quotation (RFQ). Prepare, and present the advantages and business cases to drive the discussions from qualification to closure. Identify opportunities to secure grants and funding to subsidize sales, to initially improve the affordability of organization products for future partners. Monitor performance against sales targets on a regular basis; take proactive action in case of any deviation from targets Develop and regularly update existing sales pipeline, build database of past and current customers, and new potential buyers and influencers and is made available to the Management. Co-ordinate contact with organizations that are shared within the organizations' partners & colleagues. Working with the Global Supply Chain manager(CRa) to: Manage orders from the enquiry to delivery follow up. Manage wheelchair stock to optimize stock levels and availability for customers in India and wider South Asia Region. Generating forecasts for new stock orders. Continue development of Key Performance Metrics tracking logistical, sales and customer services performance Working with Heads and Product Range Manager (CRu) to develop product range by identifying unmet customer needs and potential demand, which could be met by adding to the organization's range of approved products and suppliers. Working with Head of Finance (TJ) to manage the import and logistics of stock from our supplier(s) in China. Line management of the organization's team, ensuring that day-to-day logistical and sales operations are running efficiently and effectively. Continue to raise the profile of the organization by building relationship, networking at appropriate events organised by Industry and Business associations to identify future partners and sales opportunities. Compliance The role-holder shall provide the Services with all due care, skill and ability and use his or her best endeavours to promote the interests of the organization and shall comply with all reasonable and lawful requests of the organization. The role-holder shall comply with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as might be communicated to him/her by the organization from time to time (including but not limited to any anti-bribery policy) and shall keep the organization informed of the progress of all matters on which he or she is working, regularly liaising with Senior Management Team as required. Working with the Head of Finance, to build and develop regular finance and project reporting systems and processes. Line management The primary line management role responsibility for this role is to oversee and support team. This responsibility for people management, involves creating cohesive, inclusive and effective teams based on mutual respect and consistent with organizational values. Confidential Information All information accessed by or disclosed to the role-holder the course of the performance of the Services shall be treated as confidential. The role-holder shall not (except in the proper course of his or her duties), either during his or her engagement under this contract or at any time, thereafter, use or disclose to any third party (and shall use his or her best endeavours to prevent the publication or disclosure of) any such confidential information. Essential Sales and Business Development Proven ability to generate and secure new sales opportunities. Experience in business development and building sales strategies. Strong sales acumen and commercial awareness. Competency in responding to RFPs, RFQs, RFTs and presenting business cass Strategic Planning and Execution Ability to develop and implement income generation strategies. Track and monitor sales performance against targets. Ability to identify and secure grant funding for sales initiatives. Relationship Management Skilled in building and developing customer relationships. Experience in stakeholder engagement and networking, especially in industry and business associations. Operations and Supply Chain Coordination Experience managing orders, stock levels, and logistics, especially across international supply chains. Ability to generate demand forecasts and performance metrics. Team and Line Management Experience in line managing teams, including performance oversight. Ability to build inclusive and effective teams aligned with organisational values. Communication and Reporting Fluent in spoken and written English and at least one Indian language. Strong communication skills for liaising with senior management and preparing reports. Familiarity with developing finance and project reporting systems. Compliance and Organisational Alignment Knowledge of and adherence to organisational policies, including anti-bribery and other compliance protocols. Desirable Experience in the Disability or Assistive Technology Sector Understanding of wheelchair/assistive device markets and end-user needs. Previous experience with NGOs or social enterprises operating in health, rehabilitation, or disability sectors. Fundraising and Grant Management Experience in fundraising or proposal writing to secure grants or subsidies. Data and CRM Systems Experience in maintaining customer databases and sales pipelines. Familiarity with CRM or inventory management software. Cross-Cultural/Regional Experience Experience working in or across the South Asia region. Sensitivity to local contexts in India and surrounding regions. Show more Show less

We are hiring experienced leaders for key roles in collaboration with our partner organization. We are looking for AVP/VP-level candidates to strengthen their portfolio of work in the girl capital domain, who will be responsible for leading the overall design, execution, and monitoring of a multi-faceted programme aimed at understanding and addressing the barriers to female workforce participation while collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders including government bodies, private sector companies, and community organizations. Key Responsibilities: Programme Strategy and Planning and Execution: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for enhancing female labour force participation in India. Lead on provision of high-quality technical assistance to selected national ministries and state governments, businesses and their associations. Work collaboratively with relevant ministries, state governments, private businesses, industry associations and others (e.g., MWCD, MSDE, MoE, MoL, MoCA, State Governments, Businesses, CIII, FICCI etc., development partners and other implementation partners) at the national and state level. Ensure the programme's goals align with national development objectives, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and gender equality initiatives. Oversee the implementation of various interventions, pilot programmes, and partnerships aimed at increasing FLFP in targeted regions. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a cross-functional team, ensuring effective coordination and timely delivery of project milestones. Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of the programmes using key performance indicators (KPIs), adjusting strategies as needed based on evidence and feedback. Government Engagement and Partnership Management: Foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector companies, industry leaders, and community leaders. Work closely with policymakers to support evidence-guided policy frameworks that promote women's economic empowerment and employment opportunities. Collaborate with the private sector to create gender-sensitive workplaces, inclusive recruitment practices, and skill development programs. Devise mechanisms to engage with local communities to ensure grassroots support and develop culturally sensitive and locally relevant initiatives. Leadership and Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Provide technical mentorship and build team capacity for effectively delivering programme objectives. Represent the programme at national and international forums, sharing knowledge and steering a case for investing in actions to enhance female labour force participation. Prepare policy briefs, reports, and research papers to support advocacy efforts and contribute to public discourse on gender and labour market issues. Educational Background: Master's degree or higher in Economics, Public Policy, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field. Work Experience: 10-15 years of experience in leading programmes or projects focused on gender equality, women's economic empowerment, or labour market development in India Strong understanding of the socio-cultural, economic, and policy-related factors affecting female labour force participation in India, with experience addressing these through actionable interventions. Proven track record of engaging with national and state governments and the private sector in India to strengthen female labour force participation. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of the drivers of low FLFP, such as gender norms, access to education and skill development, childcare, workplace conditions, and social security frameworks. Expertise in understanding the roles of government, the private sector, and community initiatives in driving sustainable change in women's participation in the workforce. Key Skills and Competencies: Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated capacity to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programmes at scale. Analytical Thinking: Strong data interpretation skills, academic content decoding, and evidence-based decision-making. Communication and Negotiation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage and persuade diverse stakeholders. Team Building: Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Apply for Position Show more Show less