Senior Manager- Country Programmes And Partnerships

Organization:

FIND, established in 2003, is a global nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable access to diagnostics, based in Geneva, Switzerland, but also has regional offices in India, Kenya,South Africa, and Vietnam. We connect countries and communities, funders, decision-makers, healthcare providers and developers to spur diagnostic innovation and make testing an integral part of sustainable, resilient health systems. For more than 20 years, FIND has been at the forefront of revolutionizing diagnostics, particularly in the realm of infectious diseases, bringing lower-cost, quality diagnosis to those who need it as an essential component of universal health care while also leading efforts in pandemic preparedness, and driving access to essential tools as a recognized thought leader.

FIND accelerates equitable access to reliable diagnosis around the world. We are working to close critical testing gaps that leave people at risk from preventable and treatable illnesses, enable effective disease surveillance, and build sustainable, resilient health systems. In partnership with countries, WHO and other global health agencies, we are driving progress towards global health security and universal health coverage. We are a WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Strengthening and Diagnostic Technology Evaluation. For more information, please visit www.finddx.org

Location: New Delhi

Background and Overall objective:

FIND India acts as regional hub for FINDs Asia based programs and is a growing hub with a vibrant portfolio of public health projects funded through institutional as well as corporate donors. The FIND portfolio spans across TB, viral hepatitis, antimicrobial resistance, outbreaks, pandemic preparedness, and fevers. Going forward, FIND would like to build programs across non-communicable diseases, drive health systems strengthening interventions and projects that address maternal and child health issues in Asia.

We are seeking a Senior Manager Country Programmes and Partnerships who can monitor the projects, forecasting, support country offices and strategically grow and nurture our corporate and institutional funding relationships. The incumbent should have experience and skills in business development, donor landscaping, developing successful grant applications, coordinating, and reviewing proposals to ensure high rate of success. S/he will work with FINDs technical / programmatic team to understand FINDs value proposition, areas of focus, project ideas and to gain their input towards proposal finalization. The position reports to Country Director India & Regional Director Asia.

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In line with FINDs strategic objectives, the incumbent should be a senior level executive who is well networked and has experience in Project management, leading engagement with current and potential donors, support proposal development. This entails:

Programmatic:

1. Support coordination of access and disease programs specific activities under the country offices in the Asia region.
2. Assist the Regional Director Asia on the development of country office strategies to ensure delivery of the country specific missions and the overall organization strategy of FIND.
3. Identify new funding and partnerships opportunities to achieve objectives aligning with country and FIND strategies.
4. Supporting and coordinating development and submission of grant proposals
5. Lead organization of annual strategic planning process and meeting, working as the bridge between the Regional Director Asia and program teams and cross cutting units of Clinical Affairs, Tech, Dev, Access, and Impact.
6. Act as the focal point of contract between Grant Management Office and the country offices for all grant submissions and response to funding calls.

Administrative:

1. Coordinate with Project Management Office and country offices for timely submission of budgets and forecasts.
2. Support in the conduct of project management meetings and programs reviews.
3. Schedule meetings, collate and publish agendas for meetings, draft, and share minutes of the meetings.
4. Support in planning and execution of key organizational events.
5. Monitor tasks delegated by the Regional Director Asia to ensure that the task is achieved to agreed deadlines.
6. Communicate on behalf of the Regional Director Asia on matters related to meetings and programmatic initiatives as directed.
7. Any other tasks as needed.

Skills and experience required:

• Postgraduate/Masters in any field (preferably from business development, marketing, development studies, public health related fields)
• Experience: minimum10 years of experience in strategic partnerships and fundraising in India and Asia, preferably in the domain of public health or related areas or with strong links to non- profits or public health (At least 5 years of experience in strategic partnerships, cause- marketing and fundraising)
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan and implement a strategic approach to fund raising, including setting realistic goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills must be able to effectively interact with international and domestic donors.
• Strong writing,research, editing, and communication abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners.
• Comprehensive understanding of Asias fundraising landscape, legal and regulatory environment, campaign /project, and nurturing fundraising methods

Mode of working: Flexible and hybrid (three days from the office and two days from home). Domestic and international travel may be required.

Nature of Appointment: This is a full-time 12-month position initially, with the possibility of renewal.

Please share a motivation letter, a detailed resume and three references by 31st May 2025 via. http://bit.ly/43BfFMf

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. FIND is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. FIND is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. FIND does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability status, political ideology, military status,or any other attribute protected by applicable law.