Business Development Manager, Government Partnerships

Master Job title: Partnership Account Manager

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 the Bangladesh team 

Bangladesh’s high need for water and sanitation improvements, along with its healthy microfinance sector and government support, make it an ideal market for Water.org’s financial solutions to the water crisis. We have strong engagement with peer organizations and sector stakeholders in Bangladesh, such as the Ministry of Planning, UNICEF, Swisscontact, and apex microfinance organization, InM. Through our systems level work, including sharing best practices through sector learning platforms, the government of Bangladesh increased water and sanitation funding by 30% starting in 2019. 

As a Business Development Manager, Government Partnerships (Partnership Account Manager), you will liaise with sector stakeholders in Bangladesh (Government officials/bureaucrats, Ministries etc.) to conceptualize, design and deliver programs. 

What You’ll do 

Account Management   

Serves as the primary contact for assigned partnership accounts, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.  Ensures integrity of data used to drive decisions and verify outcomes of programs.    

Business Development   

Maintains and grows relationships with government/sector partners’ key decision makers within the assigned portfolio. Conceptualize and execute projects while consulting with government on Infrastructure, climate, poverty reduction, education, healthcare and financial inclusion 

Business Metrics + Reporting   

Provides timely and accurate reporting and analysis of account performance and related business metrics, including execution progress and forecast for impact plans and funding utilization to relevant business partners.  

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.  

Management Responsibility    

• ​​Individual contributor with no subordinates.   

What Makes you a great fit 

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant work experience.  
• Five or more years of experience with account management in one or more of the following areas: retail, wholesale, and micro finance, micro, small and medium enterprises, and/or water & sanitation infrastructure finance/projects.
• Proven track record of expanding accounts and business contracts.
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English. 

What Makes you standout 

• Experience in the following: WASH, government consulting, government projects, advocacy and liaison. 

• Financial institutions (FI) experience such as banking, non-bank financial institution (NBFI) and/or microfinance institution (MFI) 

Travel Requirement 

Up to 25% of domestic and international travel.  

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

Type and Estimated Length of Employment:   

 Indefinite 

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.   

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 a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.