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Lead, Partnerships and Communications

  • Company

    Ibtada

  • Location

    Alwar, Rajasthan

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Experience

    8 - 9 years

  • Date Posted

    20-Feb-2026

About Ibtada

Ibtada is a not for profit, development organisation working in the Mewat region of Rajasthan. It is a small endeavor to mainstream the deprived women of this region into the mainstream by organizing, educating and empowering them.

Overview of the Role

Ibtada is seeking a senior leader to build, steward, and scale strategic partnerships while shaping the organisation’s external narrative, positioning, and communications strategy. The Director / Head — Partnerships & Communications will play a critical leadership role in enabling Ibtada’s long-term growth, visibility, and influence within the philanthropic and development ecosystem. This role is part of the senior leadership team and will work closely with the CEO and thematic leads to translate organisational strategy into strong partnerships, effective communication, and sustainable resource flows.

Job Description

1. Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation Strategy
Lead the design and execution of a multi-year partnerships and fundraising strategy spanning CSR, national and international foundations, bilateral/multilateral agencies, major donors, and strategic collaboratives. Build a diversified funding portfolio aligned with organisational priorities and growth ambitions.

2. Institutional Relationship Leadership
Develop and steward high-trust relationships with donors, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders. Position Ibtada as a credible implementation partner, learning partner, and thought contributor through strong engagement and evidence of impact.

3. Communications Strategy & Organisational Positioning
Lead the organisation’s communications strategy to strengthen visibility, credibility, and influence. Shape narratives that reflect program impact, learning, and community voice across donor communications, digital platforms, publications, and public engagement.

4. Organisational Strategy Interface
Act as a strategic bridge between external opportunities and internal priorities. Ensure partnerships and communications meaningfully inform program design, organisational planning, and long-term positioning while safeguarding mission alignment.

5. Ecosystem Positioning & Representation
Strengthen Ibtada’s presence across philanthropic, policy, and sector platforms. Represent the organisation in strategic forums, networks, and collaboratives to build partnerships, influence discourse, and unlock opportunities.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation
• Organisational communications and narrative building
• External positioning and ecosystem engagement
• Portfolio management and grant stewardship

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, communications, fundraising, or development sector leadership roles • Demonstrated track record of securing institutional funding and building strategic partnerships • Strong experience of leading and managing organisational communications • A good understanding of the Indian and global donor ecosystem (CSR, foundations, international funders, collaboratives) • High credibility, professional maturity, and strong alignment with grassroots development values