Precision Agriculture for Development - Director - Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) is an early stage high-growth global technology enterprise. We use the latest research and technological advances to provide customized advice to smallholder farmers so they can make better production decisions that increase crop yields and income. We are supported by world-renowned academics from Harvard and other top universities and are backed by leading private foundations.

PAD is looking for an experienced manager to develop and maintain the strategic partnerships required to support rapid and lasting organizational growth throughout India. We offer competitive compensation, international work experience, and the opportunity to apply your business development and general management skills in an entrepreneurial and impact-oriented environment.

The Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships will be responsible for the following tasks:

- Lead all business development activities in close coordination with the India Country Director

- Build and manage relations with India partners to facilitate scale-up: different technology providers, agribusinesses, government, development organizations, non-profits, other service providers, and implementation partners

- Develop proposals, presentations, budget estimates, and other related documents for different partnership opportunities

- Devise measures to review the effectiveness of alliances and partnerships

- Take a proactive part in developing and building the mid and long term financial sustainability of PAD India

- Provide ad hoc support to implementation of field operations across different projects and scoping studies in India

- Participate in strategic planning and organizational capacity building initiatives

- Lead and support other tasks as requested by India Country Director

Desired Qualifications

- Master's degree in Business Administration

- 3-8 years of relevant experience in business development, consulting, and management in multiple sectors

- Proven track record in starting, growing, and managing partnerships and large projects

- Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communications skills

- Ability to work effectively

- Experience working with early-stage technology and growth oriented organizations preferred

- Experience in agricultural sector and/or rural development preferred

- Excellent managerial skills

- Willingness to travel, high degree of flexibility

- Fluency in English and Hindi

Location: Bhubaneswar/Bangalore, India

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience