Role

Farmers for Forests (F4F) is seeking a full-time employee for the Senior Vice President – Partnerships position.

The Senior VP – Partnerships will work closely with the Executive Director to shape the organisation’s partnership strategy with funders, philanthropic institutions, corporations, government agencies, and other social sector organizations. This role offers the opportunity to help build one of India’s leading ecosystem restoration platforms and shape how philanthropy, market finance, and partnerships can come together to support restoration at scale.

This role will focus on building long-term strategic relationships that support the expansion of F4F’s agroforestry, biochar, and ecosystem restoration programs across India. The role requires someone who is comfortable representing the organization externally, building trust with partners, and helping translate F4F’s work into meaningful collaborations and opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to develop and implement F4F’s partnerships and external engagement strategy.
  
• Identify and develop new strategic initiatives and collaborations that can unlock the growth of F4F’s programs.
  
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with philanthropic funders, foundations, CSR teams, climate-focused organizations, and other ecosystem partners.
  
• Represent the organization at conferences, convenings, and events related to climate, biodiversity, rural development, and ecosystem restoration.
  
• Develop partnerships with government agencies, research institutions, and other social sector organizations to strengthen program implementation and impact.
  
• Work closely with internal teams to translate program outcomes and impact into compelling partnership proposals and collaborative initiatives.
  
• Coordinate with the finance, research, and operations teams to prepare partnership proposals, concept notes, and program budgets.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with existing partners through regular communication, updates, and engagement.
  
• Support the creation of presentations, reports, and communication materials that help partners understand F4F’s work and impact.
  
• Continuously map and engage with the broader ecosystem of organizations working in climate action, ecological restoration, and rural livelihoods.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Overall experience of 5 or more years in partnerships, fundraising, external relations, or business development roles.
  
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
  
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate the organization’s mission and impact.
  
• Comfort representing the organization in external forums, meetings, and public events.
  
• Interest in climate action, ecological restoration, and rural development.
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple partnerships and opportunities simultaneously.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and translate field impact into compelling narratives for external audiences.
  
• Fluent in English and Hindi; fluency in Marathi will be a plus.
  

Start Date

Immediate

Benefits

Benefits

Salary range: 20 to 24 LPA