Partnership Specialist - Banking & Capital Management

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future.

 Join Us

We are seeking a Partnership Specialist to play a critical role in driving strategic partnerships and operational excellence in India, with a primary focus on banking relationships and capital management collaborations. This role supports business objectives through research, analysis, and account administration—helping Water.org strengthen its impact and expand access to safe water and sanitation.

What You’ll do

Account Operations Support + Analysis

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities for banking and capital management partners in India.

• Manage internal communications, events, and meetings to ensure smooth functioning of partnership initiatives.

• Coordinates comprehensive analysis, reports and presentations of partner account plans and progress against milestones and targets, for use in partnership/business reviews, monthly operating reviews, and other senior management meetings.

Business Development Support

• Supports business development efforts, helping to build data-driven insights and collateral that provide a commercial perspective and strategic positioning of Water.org’s unique value to current and prospective partners.

• Coordinates efforts between Regional Business, Insights and Award Management functions to support philanthropic revenue generation and impactful storytelling.

Account Management Support

• May support day-to-day account management support for allocated partnership(s), which includes one or more of the following responsibilities:

• Coordination of partner workplan management and updates,

• Preparation of partner payments, agreement documentation, invoices, field monitoring planning, partner visits, etc.,
• Creation of meeting packs, reports, or other related documentation in preparation for partner meetings, and/or
• Backstopping Senior/Partnership Account Managers.

Travel Requirement 

Up to 25% of domestic and international travel. 

Why Water.org?

At Water.org, we’re dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change. Discover What Makes Water.org a Great Place to Work

Discover What Makes Water.org a Great Place to Work

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that’s transforming lives through partnerships!

Requirements

What Makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant work experience.   
• Three or more years of experience working with financial products and services in at least one of the following areas: retail, wholesale, and micro finance, micro, small and medium enterprises, and/or water & sanitation infrastructure finance/projects. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 software and related applications. Advanced proficiency with data manipulation and visualization in Excel and Powerpoint.   
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English.  

What Makes you standout

• Experience in banking, capital management, impact investing or financial institution partnerships.
• At least two of the following preferred:
• Experience in WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programs
• Experience of working with Microfinance institutions in treasury/sales teams/partnerships and alliances ,financial inclusion OR experience of working with Banks in MFI/NBFC lending teams with good knowledge of regarding microfinance industry in India
• Development sector experience (NGOs, social impact organizations) OR experience of working with impact consulting firms
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Salary/Benefits

This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.

Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Type and Estimated Length of Employment: Indefinite

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law. We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain an inclusive team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Water.org participates in E-Verify.