Sector Head Water Resources

About the Role :

Role Overview

The Business Development Lead WASH will be responsible for driving strategic business growth for the WASH practice domestically & internationally by identifying emerging opportunities, strengthening client relationships, developing sector intelligence, and positioning the organization as a preferred consulting partner. The role requires a dynamic and technically sound professional with strong advisory experience, capable of combining business development with thought leadership and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives for the WASH sector domestically & internationally by identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities across Central Government, State Governments, Multilateral Agencies, PSUs and Development Partners.
• Track national and global developments, policies, funding programs, technologies and market trends to identify emerging opportunities and support sector growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, government stakeholders, funding agencies and strategic partners.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, technical presentations and client pitches in collaboration with technical teams.
• Work closely with the Sector Head to develop market strategies, key account plans and business growth initiatives.
• Develop thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, knowledge notes, market intelligence reports and industry presentations, positioning the organization as a leading consulting firm in the WASH sector. Shall be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, client meetings and networking platforms to enhance market visibility.
• Support development of strategic partnerships, collaborations and consortiums for large consulting opportunities.
• Promote innovation, knowledge management and continuous improvement within the WASH practice.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 12 years of experience in business development, advisory or management consulting within the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector.
• Strong understanding of the WASH ecosystem, government programmes, multilateral funding mechanisms and consulting business.
• Demonstrated experience in opportunity identification, client engagement, proposal management and strategic consulting.
• Excellent presentation, communication, stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Dynamic, proactive and market-oriented professional with strong strategic thinking and technical appreciation of the WASH sector.