Chief Of Partnerships

Company Description UNAccc (UNITY OF NATIONS ACTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE COUNCIL) is a leading global organization focused on SDG awareness, advocacy, and education, with a presence in 177 countries and a network of hundreds of thousands of members, board members, advisors, and SDG ambassadors. Registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India as a Section 8/25 organization and holding 80G status from the Ministry of Finance, UNAccc works through more than 200 partnerships worldwide. Guided by the vision “One Planet – One Family,” the organization unites nations and stakeholders to protect the planet from the impacts of climate change. UNAccc operates socially and corporately across India, Israel, Mexico, London, Switzerland, Nigeria, and Uganda, offering a truly international platform for climate action and collaboration. Prospective team members can learn more at www.unaccc.org.

Role Description The Chief of Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for designing and executing UNAccc’s global partnership strategy to advance climate action and SDG-related initiatives. This is a full-time hybrid role based in the Greater Vadodara Area, with a mix of on-site collaboration and flexible work-from-home arrangements. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and nurturing strategic partnerships with governments, NGOs, educational institutions, corporations, and multilateral organizations; leading negotiations and formalizing partnership agreements; and overseeing relationship management across UNAccc’s international network. The Chief of Partnerships will coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate partner initiatives into UNAccc programs, monitor partnership performance, and provide regular analytical and impact reports to the executive leadership and board. The role also involves representing UNAccc at conferences and high-level meetings, developing communications and advocacy content related to partnerships, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Business Relationship Management and Partnerships, including building, sustaining, and scaling multi-stakeholder collaborations.
• Experience in Strategic Partnerships, with a track record of developing partnership strategies and securing high-impact alliances across sectors.
• Strong Analytical Skills to assess partner alignment, measure impact, manage data-driven reports, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Excellent Communication skills, including negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Previous leadership experience in climate action, sustainability, SDGs, international development, or nonprofit/social impact organizations is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, global environment and to manage relationships across different time zones and cultures.
• Proven experience in program or project management, including planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring for partnership initiatives.
• Relevant academic background