Sector Lead - Water and Waste Management, Bangalore

Role: Sector Lead - Water and Waste Management, Bangalore Experience: 12 - 15 years Salary: upto 32 LPA ___________________________________ The Role We are looking for a Sector Lead to drive water and waste management initiatives by supporting startups, building partnerships, managing projects, and raising funds. The role involves leading sector strategy, managing a team, working with government and industry partners, and supporting social enterprises to scale impact solutions. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Impact Planning Program design and sector mapping based on opportunity identification Policy and Eco system engagement Technology scouting and validation Impact planning aligned to the overall strategic goals. Project Leadership & Execution Lead end-to-end project planning, execution and reporting with accountability for impact. Build and assess a pipeline of climate-smart innovations for deployment. Coordinate with startups, government, academia, and industry partners to align goals and timelines. Track KPIs and outcomes, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Portfolio Management Guide startups on scaling, funding, and strategic growth. Deliver mentoring, technical support, and capital access to drive success. Donor Partnerships, Outreach & Fundraising Manage and maintain relationships with donors and partners through regular communication and reporting. Build partnerships to support program awareness and large-scale implementation Lead donor outreach and fundraising efforts. Develop fundraising narratives and support proposal development and renewals. Build and maintain a pipeline of donor leads and funding opportunities. Track and maintain a database of donor and partnership activities Represent the organisation to increase program visibility and partnerships. Who You Are 12–15 years experience in water, sanitation, waste management, environment, or sustainability sectors. Experience in project management, partnerships, or social enterprise ecosystem. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Experience with public-private partnerships, impact sector, or incubation is a plus. Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on March 27, 2026, on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557