Senior Specialist - Partnerships and Communications

Overview- A bout Udhyam:

Udhyam Learning Foundation (Udhyam) is on a mission towards Making Bharat Entrepreneurial. We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful way to channelize an individual s potential. Entrepreneurship enables agency and allows an individual to work on their strengths while creating value for the world.

Our programs:

Udhyam Shiksha works on developing entrepreneurial mindsets among the youth and enabling them to achieve their potential, having impacted ~24,00,000 learners across 12 Indian states.

Udhyam Vyapaar focuses on nano businesses in India, and solving large problems faced by them, at scale; having already enabled up to a 27% income uplift for 5000+ entrepreneurs.

The goal for Udhyam is to build a thriving and supportive ecosystem, where every individual feels empowered to define their own path.

Udhyam Vyapaar is seeking a dynamic and motivated Partnership and Communication Specialist to lead and drive our partnership development and stakeholder engagement strategies for the Entrepreneurship thematic area of the Green Rural Economy initiative . This role involves fostering strategic partnerships, amplifying Udhyam s impact through communication strategies, and driving innovative initiatives that empower rural entrepreneurs to thrive in a sustainable ecosystem.

• Identify and actively pursue opportunities to connect with key stakeholders, including nano and micro-entrepreneurs, community organizations, and potential partners, to enhance the Green Rural Economy (GRE) projects impact and scalability under Udhyam Vyapaar.

• Build and maintain a dynamic database of leads, partnerships, and ecosystem players to support the growth and sustainability of GRE initiatives and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

• Collaborate with internal teams to align lead generation and partnership efforts with Udhyam s organizational goals and the strategic objectives of the GRE project.

• Provide operational support by engaging with stakeholders, fostering strong relationships, and managing partnerships to ensure seamless execution of GRE initiatives while amplifying Udhyam Vyapaar s mission.

• Conduct detailed stakeholder analysis to identify key players in the entrepreneurship development sectors.

• Identify, build, and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, corporate entities, and international organizations.

• Develop collaborative initiatives that align with GREs mission and objectives.

• Negotiate and formalize partnership agreements, MoUs, and contracts if needed.

• Regularly monitor and evaluate partnership outcomes to ensure mutual benefit and sustainability.

• Develop and implement strategies to maintain long-term relationships with existing partners.

• Design and implement effective communication strategies to showcase Udhyam s role in fostering entrepreneurship and visibility and reputation building resilient rural economies.

• Develop storytelling content, case studies, and impact reports to highlight success stories and amplify Udhyam s narrative.

• Represent Udhyam Vyapaar and GRE at forums, events, and roundtables, advocating for sustainable practices and nano entrepreneurship.

• Develop compelling content for social media, press releases, newsletters, and reports.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for content and external communications.

• Organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and events to represent GRE and build networks.

• Enhance communication within the organization to ensure alignment on goals and partnership strategies.

• Monitor and analyze the Green Rural Economy (GRE) projects presence across media platforms, evaluating growth metrics and the impact on stakeholder perception to strengthen Udhyams narrative and engagement strategies.
  
  

• Work closely with teams to align partnership and communication efforts with organizational goals.

• Support internal capacity-building efforts related to stakeholder engagement and communication.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Actively gather and incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders to refine approaches.

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in partnership building, communication, or stakeholder engagement roles, preferably in the development sector.

• Proven track record of successfully managing partnerships and external relations.

• Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Familiarity with rural development, sustainability, and green initiatives is highly desirable.

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and act proactively.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

• Proficiency in using digital tools for communication and lead generation.

• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.