Senior Lead, CSR Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation (Health)
Defeat-NCD India Foundation
About the Defeat-NCD India Foundation
The Defeat-NCD India Foundation (DNCD-I) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation registered under Section 8 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013. It was set up as a practical response to the widespread call for action on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and helps low-resource settings scale up action on NCDs through four areas of work: (i) national capacity building; (ii) community scale-up of NCD services; (iii) affordability and accessibility of essential NCD supplies; and (iv) financing for country-level NCD programming.
The Foundation works with governments, multilateral agencies, civil society, academia, philanthropies and the private sector, and its efforts are aimed squarely at SDG target 3.4: reducing premature mortality from NCDs by one-third through prevention and treatment. Because NCDs and poverty are closely interconnected, equity is central to how we work. In line with the SDG commitment to “leave no one behind”, we reach out proactively to the most needy and vulnerable.
1. Role Purpose
DNCD-I is looking for a senior, well-connected CSR partnerships and resource mobilisation professional to build the Foundation’s funding base in India. This is primarily a resource mobilisation and partnership role, opening doors with corporate CSR decision-makers, shaping health propositions that fit corporate CSR priorities, and closing multi-year partnerships. that will help shape and steer DNCD-I’s early India programmes .
We expect the ideal candidate to come from the CSR ecosystem and brings an active network of CSR heads, CSR committee members and foundation leaders, preferably with experience in health.
In the first 9–12 months, success will look like:
- A mapped and prioritised pipeline of CSR and philanthropic prospects in India
- A portfolio of investment-ready proposals aligned to corporate CSR priorities
- The first CSR partnerships signed, with multi-year commitments under negotiation
- DNCD-I recognised as a credible, high-impact health partner in India’s CSR community
As the India programme grows, the role is expected to evolve into a broader leadership position responsible for shaping and overseeing DNCD-I’s country programme.
2. Key Responsibilities
2.1 CSR & Philanthropic Resource Mobilisation (core focus)
- Develop and lead DNCD-I’s India resource mobilisation strategy, with a prioritised pipeline of CSR companies, corporate foundations, family philanthropies and other institutional funders.
- Use existing relationships to secure access to CSR heads, CSR committees and foundation leadership, and manage each opportunity from first conversation to signed agreement.
- Structure and write concept notes, proposals and budgets (with the finance team) aligned to Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, the CSR Rules and each company’s CSR policy; respond to CSR calls for proposals.
- Time approaches to corporate CSR planning and approval cycles and negotiate multiyear commitments.
- Steward partners through reporting, field visits, reviews and renewals, so that first grants grow into long-term partnerships.
2.2 Advisory & Positioning
- Advise DNCD-I leadership on the Indian CSR and philanthropy landscape: trends, funder priorities, peer organisations, and where the NCD agenda can stand out.
- Translate DNCD-I’s work into compelling, fundable propositions that speak to corporate objectives (employee and community health, geographic focus, brand alignment, measurable impact).
- Working with the finance and compliance team, keep DNCD-I ready for CSR due diligence (registrations, governance, financial and impact reporting).
- Represent DNCD-I at national CSR, philanthropy and health forums.
2.3 Health Ecosystem Partnerships
- Build relationships with government health authorities, medical colleges, hospitals and healthcare providers so that CSR-funded programmes are deliverable and aligned to national NCD priorities.
- Engage multilateral and development organisations as co-funders and partners.
2.4 Programme Shaping
- Work with programme and technical colleagues to co-design early programmes, beginning with palliative care, so that they are both high-impact and fundable.
- Ensure partner commitments, donor reporting and compliance requirements are met.
2.5 Organisational Development
- Contribute to the India strategy and operational footprint.
- Support recruitment and development of the India team as it grows, and help set up systems for partnership management, monitoring and reporting.
3. Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
- 10–12+ years of professional experience, a substantial part of it in CSR fundraising, CSR advisory or corporate partnerships in India.
- A demonstrable track record of mobilising CSR or philanthropic funding: partnerships you personally originated, shaped or closed.
- An active network among CSR heads, CSR committee members, corporate foundation leaders and CSR advisers.
- Working knowledge of Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, the CSR Rules, and how companies plan, approve and monitor CSR spending.
- Experience of building initiatives from an early stage.
Strongly preferred
- CSR or philanthropy experience in the health sector (public health, hospitals, healthcare, pharmaceutical or medtech CSR).
- Experience working with medical institutions, healthcare providers or government health programmes.
Backgrounds we particularly welcome from:
- CSR advisory and social-impact consulting firms or practices
- Corporate foundations and CSR teams, especially in healthcare, pharmaceutical, insurance or financial services companies
- Philanthropy advisory platforms and intermediaries
- Resource mobilisation or partnerships leadership in health NGOs, global health organisations or international organisations
4. Required Competencies
Resource Mobilisation & Closing
- Proven ability to originate, negotiate and close CSR and philanthropic partnerships
- Ability to manage a pipeline and deliver against targets
Consultative Approach
- Ability to understand a company’s CSR strategy and constraints and shape a proposition that fits
- Strong proposal-writing and presentation skills
Ecosystem Navigation & Credibility
- Deep understanding of the Indian CSR landscape and high credibility with corporate leaders and CSR decision-makers
- Ability to engage corporates, government, medical institutions and development organisations
Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Comfortable building from the ground up in an early-stage organisation
Integrity & Global Collaboration
- Commitment to ethical fundraising, transparency and compliance
- Ability to work with international leadership and stakeholders
5. Location and Terms
- Location: Preferably in Mumbai or Delhi, with travel within India
- Type of engagement: [full-time, Initial for one year duration, extendable based on performance and funding availability]
- Remuneration: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Note: The candidate should be eligible to work in India.
APPLICATIONS: Send your CV and a motivation letter to india@defeat-ncd.org , quoting the subject line: “CSR Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation”. In your letter, please describe two or three CSR or philanthropic partnerships you originated or closed, your role in each, and the partners and scale involved (where not confidential).
Deadline for applications: 31st December 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will be received and evaluated on a rolling basis, and the recruitment process may close early if we have enough suitable applicants.
The organisation reserves the right to cancel this recruitment if suitable candidates are not found.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.