Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI)
Role Details
1. Name of the position :Manager-Partnerships
2. Location :Ranchi/Khunti, Jharkhand
3. No. of vacancies: 1
4. Reporting to :Education Anchor
I. Introduction
Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI)?is a resource organization committed to improving the overall quality of life in rural and tribal regions across the Central India belt, spanning the states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Established in 2007 as an associate organization of Tata Trusts, CInI has pioneered several scalable and impactful programs across key thematic areas—Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH), Education, Sports, Primary Healthcare & Nutrition. Our initiatives are aligned with the?Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030?and have been recognised on national and international platforms.
CInI anchors its work in community institutions, women’s collectives, and frontline workers. In partnership with CSOs and State Governments, we leverage technology, and robust processes to deliver sustainable, scalable impact—powered by 300+ development professionals across implementation geographies.
II. Job Purpose
The Manager - Partnerships will be responsible for developing, nurturing, and expanding strategic partnerships that strengthen the organisation's mission, programme outcomes, and long-term sustainability. The role will lead engagement with government departments, donor agencies, corporate CSR partners, foundations, educational institutions, and other development sector stakeholders to mobilise resources, build collaborative initiatives, and enhance the organisation's impact.
III. Key Accountabilities
Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop and implement a partnership strategy aligned with the organisation's vision, mission, and programme priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with donors, foundations, CSR partners, government agencies, educational institutions, and development organisations.
• Build and maintain strategic alliances that support programme implementation, advocacy efforts, and organisational growth.
Resource Mobilisation & Fundraising
• Identify funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, CSR initiatives, and government programmes.
• Support the development of concept notes, grant proposals, funding applications, and partnership pitches.
• Coordinate with programme teams to design impactful partnership initiatives and funding proposals.
• Contribute to achieving the organization’s fundraising and resource mobilization targets.
Partnership Management
• Lead partnership negotiations and facilitate the development of MoUs, agreements, and collaboration frameworks.
• Ensure effective communication and engagement with partners throughout the partnership lifecycle.
• Monitor partnership commitments, deliverables, and outcomes to ensure mutual accountability.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of partners, donors, funding opportunities, and engagement activities.
Programme Support & Reporting
• Work closely with programme teams to identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
• Prepare partnership reports, presentations, donor updates, and impact stories.
• Facilitate partner visits, review meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes by documenting partnership outcomes and lessons learnt.
IV. Eligibility and requirements
Education:
• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Public Policy, Education, Rural Development, Management, International Development, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications in Fundraising, CSR Management, Grant Writing, or Partnership Development will be an advantage.
Experience:
• 7-10 years of experience in partnership development, donor engagement, fundraising, corporate relations, stakeholder management, or business development within the NGO, social impact, education, or development sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with CSR foundations, government departments, multilateral agencies, educational institutions, and philanthropic organizations.
• Proven track record of resource mobilization and managing strategic partnerships.
• Experience in proposal development, grant management, and donor reporting is highly desirable.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Knowledge of the NGO, CSR, philanthropy, and development sector landscape.
• Strong proposal writing, fundraising, and donor communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build partnerships across diverse stakeholders, including government, communities, donors, and corporate entities.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Analytical thinking and ability to translate partnership opportunities into actionable programmes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and partnership/donor management systems.
• Experience in education, skilling, youth development, teacher development, EdTech, or community development programmes.
• Familiarity with government education systems, CSR education initiatives, and large-scale programme partnerships.
• Experience working with state education departments, district administrations, and educational institutions.
• Willingness to travel extensively to programme locations and partner offices as required.
Interested candidates should send CVs by, to recruitments@cinicell.org with Application for Manager-Partnerships as the Subject Heading
Last date of CV submission- 25 November 2026