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WEConnect International

Strategic Engagement & Partnership Lead - India

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Leads corporate and institutional partnership development across India, building prospect pipelines and converting organizations into active partners. Designs inclusive sourcing initiatives, manages stakeholder engagement, coordinates roundtables and forums, and delivers donor-supported projects. Identifies CSR and corporate funding opportunities, develops proposals, tracks ESG and procurement trends, represents the organization externally, and prepares partnership, project, funding, and performance reports.
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About WEConnect International

WEConnect International is a global nonprofit that helps women-owned businesses succeed in local and global markets by connecting them with major corporations and institutions committed to inclusive sourcing.


Our members include multinational corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies—such as global companies, development banks, and public sector organizations—that collectively represent more than $4 trillion in annual purchasing power. Through their engagement with WEConnect International, these organizations expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs while strengthening global supply chains.

What you'll do

Corporate Partnerships & Market Development:

- Build and manage a pipeline of corporate and institutional partners across India - Initiate and advance engagement with companies, industry bodies, and government stakeholders

- Support conversion of prospects into active partners

- Maintain a structured pipeline tracker

Inclusive Sourcing Engagement:

- Design and deliver initiatives promoting inclusive sourcing and responsible procurement practices

- Engage senior corporate and government stakeholders

- Plan and execute roundtables, workshops, and forums

Program & Project Delivery:

- Execute partnership-driven and donor-supported initiatives

- Develop project plans, risk trackers, and timelines

- Coordinate with internal teams and partners

Funding & Partnership Development:

- Identify corporate and CSR funding opportunities

- Support proposal and partnership development

- Provide market intelligence

Market Intelligence & Representation:

- Track trends in ESG and inclusive sourcing in India

- Represent organization at industry events

Reporting & Communication:

- Provide updates on partnerships, programs, and funding opportunities

- Prepare reports and presentations

Expected Outputs:

- Partnership pipeline tracker

- Event summaries

- Project reports

- Funding briefs

- Monthly performance summary


Qualifications

- 8–10+ years in partnerships or business development in India

- Strong stakeholder engagement experience

- Established network

- Project and budget management experience

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