Associate Director Strategic Initiatives Job in Samhita

About Samhita

Role Overview

Strategy Team touches on all key aspects of the Samhita Social Impact work lifecycle, including conceptualization and design of new solutions and aid models, forging partnerships with funders and partners for their execution plan creation and program incubation, as well as creating client pitches to engage with newer funding and strategic partners.

We are looking for an individual that loves problem solving and is a self-starter that loves to work in a fluid, dynamic environment with evolving challenges and opportunities for constant learning.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy vertical, including working in close collaboration with the CEO and senior management
• Support in building strategic partnerships with corporate and institutional donors through pitchbooks, concept notes, presentations and client engagement
• Design newer solutions across livelihood, gender equality, financial inclusion, digital transformation and related social impact themes including developing the theory of change, storyboarding the narrative in MS Office, and working with Implementation, Research & MEL Teams to customize the solution per client needs
• Support the leadership in internal firm strategy, innovation and growth planning
• Work cross-teams in preparing responses to grants & tenders (RFPs) per emerging needs

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in a consulting/ strategy role
• MBA, MPA/MPP from reputed university/institute
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Very strong MS Office and written Business Englishskills
• Strong Interpersonal, client management and presentation skills
• High interest workingin Social Impact Space, and ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines
• Ability to contribute beyond the defined scope of work

Work Location: Remote / preferably based in Mumbai

Why Samhita?

We believe that great companies are built by great teams. So we value and nurture our people, and recruit those who share our passion for impact and excellence.

We are young and dynamic, and believe in creating opportunity for individuals and ideas to grow. At Samhita, we invite initiative and innovation, and solve problems through collaborative action. You can make a difference in this mission-driven organisation, by using your skills to solve some of the toughest challenges facing modern India. We are looking forward to hearing your ideas.

How to apply:

Send us your resume with a one-page cover letter telling us what excites you about joining Samhita to careers@samhita.org

Application Deadline: 11th February 2022