Project Associate- Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development
- Company
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. (SAMS)
- Location
Kohima, Nagaland
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
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Experience
6 - 7 years
- Date Posted
17-Nov-2025
- Application Deadline
29-Nov-2025
About Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. (SAMS)
SAMS is a respected niche consultancy focused on serving the public health development and CSR sectors in India for +25 years. We have two principal practice areas: (1) HR Consulting providing Talent Acquisition and Third-Party Payrolling (TPP) services (2) Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) for I/NGOs and National Health Programmes. SAMS has unmatched experience of working with bilateral agencies UN agencies and I/NGOs and supporting the National Health Programmes of MoHFW GOI. SAMS believes in “Consulting with Purpose.” We are committed to social cause and specifically to making the world a better and healthier place. We do this by consciously supporting high-impact social interventions of our clients and consistently identifying the most suitable talent for their vacancies. With a headcount of 50 full-time consulting professionals SAMS HR Consulting ranks among the top three executive search and payrolling agencies dedicated to the social sector in the country. The division has +50 blue-chip clients and filled more than 40000 vacancies. We are respected for innovative state-of-the-art processes and a host of proprietary tech-based tools and for successfully executing complex engagements within stringent timelines and to the complete satisfaction of our clients. We have handled large complex TPP engagements for UN Agencies and INGOs since 2008. Our first TPP engagement was for WHO and we have since payrolled for UNICEF UNFPA UNDP GIZ FIND and UPSRLM. SAMS today payrolls +4500 resource persons for different clients. Headquartered in Delhi SAMS operates on a pan-India basis. Our projects are directed and managed by a central team of senior consultants relying upon on-site visits real-time team collaboration software and strong process controls. This ensures uniformity in the approach we follow across all locations as well as overall cost efficacy.
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Overview of the Role
The Project Associate- Resource Mobilisation & Partnership Development in Nagaland is designed to work under the overall leadership and guidance of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India and coordinate with the SDGCC team to develop and implement strategies for mobilizing financial and non-financial resources to support SDG Vision 2030 in Nagaland. The incumbent will play a key role in building partnerships with the private sector, philanthropies, industry associations, multilateral agencies, and government stakeholders to secure funding and technical collaborations for SDG initiatives in the state. Under the overall supervision of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India the incumbent will
Job Description
(A) Support in the identification and mapping of relevant stakeholders :
(1) Building strategic alliances and engaging donors to secure funding opportunities and strengthen partnerships for sustainable development financing.
(2) Assist in identification and development of new innovative initiatives, partnerships and approaches to support SDG priority indicators based on research and best global practices.
(3) Support in Identifying the entry points for innovations (e.g. innovations dashboard, hackathons for development, foresight and innovations summit) and facilitating integration in overall SDGCC and UNDP programming.
(4) Mapping and analysis of the contributions of private sector entities, CSR initiatives, and philanthropic organizations in Nagaland towards achieving the SDGs Conduct an environmental scan to identify opportunities for private sector partnerships through partner-specific analysis, assessment of needs, and evaluation of comparative strengths.
(5) Assist in establishing and maintaining strategic contacts and association with relevant partners, follow proactively engagement ideas and work closely with GoN SDGCC Team.
(6) Strengthening government partnerships through providing high quality and strategic communications support.
(7) Coordinating with direct stakeholders and team members to maintain consistent engagement and alignment with project objectives, enabling a collaborative approach to achieving the SDG targets.
(B) Assist in stakeholder coordination & resource mobilization:
(1) Assist in researching and mapping donor priorities and funding trends to identify potential partnership and fundraising opportunities.
(2) Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support the development and maintenance of strategic relationships with government agencies, private sector entities, multilateral institutions, and civil society organizations.
(3) Help organize and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, events, dialogues, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
(4) Provide logistical and documentation support for partnership development and donor engagement initiatives.
(5) Assist in monitoring and tracking partnership activities and donor communications to ensure timely follow-ups and reporting.
(6) Conduct background research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and resource mobilisation planning.
(7) Demonstrate familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and sustainability frameworks relevant to development partnerships.
(8) Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for government and institutional stakeholders, particularly in partnership development and strategy implementation.
(9) Help coordinate and support multi-stakeholder engagement, particularly in government or international development settings, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
(C) Support business development with a focus on achieving the following results:
(1) Creating content for the SDG Private sector partner platform involving companies, business forums, industry associations and banking sector,
(2) Strengthening the engagement of partnerships with private sector, civil society, philanthropies, multilateral stakeholders and mobilizing financial and non-financial resources.
(3) Implementing relevant financial instruments to attract private investment and engage donors to accelerate financing for the SDGs.
(4) Organizing partnership engagement meetings and events to showcase SDG priorities and indicators to foster collaborations and encouraging targeted investments in critical sectors.
(5) Supporting the development of project proposals, concept notes, and background materials related to SDG priority indicators
(D) Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing :
(1) Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities, including to the design and delivery of tools, materials for workshops, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action.
(2) Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally, regionally, and internationally that relate to the work of the assigned project.
(3) Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
(1) Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
(2) Data Analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making
(3) Partnership Management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
(4) Multi-stakeholder engagement and Funding: Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi- stakeholder funding platforms.
(5) Relationship Management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.
Required Skill:
(1) Demonstrated experience with government in resource mobilization, including developing proposals and engaging with donors, CSR entities, and philanthropic organizations.
(2) Experience in preparing high-quality project proposals, concept notes, and investment pitch materials tailored to potential partners.
Education
1) Secondary education is required. Or (2) A university degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent in Public Relations, Rural Development, Economics, Communications, Development Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public policy or related Social Science field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Experience
(1) Minimum 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience of working with government at the national level or sub-national level in resource mobilization, private sector, corporate communication, government, responsible for lead formulation and partnerships is required.