Development Officer (Grants, Fundraising & Business Development) | Part-Time

About the Opportunity:

We are supporting a mission-driven international organization working at the intersection of clean energy, sustainable transport, and infrastructure development. The organization is expanding its presence in India and is seeking a Development Officer to support fundraising, grant development, strategic partnerships, and business development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Grants & Fundraising

• Identify, research, and track funding opportunities from philanthropic foundations, bilateral agencies, development finance institutions, and climate-focused funders.
• Lead the development of grant applications, concept notes, expressions of interest, and funding proposals.
• Support grant management processes, including reporting, compliance, and donor engagement.
• Build and maintain a knowledge base of relevant funders and funding opportunities within the climate, energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors.
• Contribute to collaborative funding proposals and research initiatives with external partners.

Business Development & Partnerships

• Identify and assess partnership opportunities across the transport, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability sectors.
• Prepare proposals, pitch decks, briefing notes, partnership materials, and other business development collateral.
• Track and manage partnership pipelines, stakeholder engagement activities, and follow-up actions.
• Conduct market and stakeholder research to support strategic engagement efforts.
• Monitor relevant tenders, procurement opportunities, and calls for proposals.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in grants, fundraising, business development, partnerships, or programme management.
• Demonstrated experience developing successful grant applications, funding proposals, project proposals, or commercial pitches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the climate, clean energy, transport, infrastructure, sustainability, or international development sectors.
• Familiarity with international donor ecosystems, climate funders, philanthropic foundations, or development finance institutions.
• Knowledge of funding compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks related to international funding in India.
• Experience working with international teams and cross-border stakeholders.

Engagement Details

• Part-time engagement (approximately 2.5–3 days per week) or deliverable-based arrangement.
• Initial six-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.