Assistant Manager, Ecosystem Partnerships [Multiple locations]

Job Description

Role: AM Partnerships - Goa, Panchkula (Haryana), Jaipur (Rajasthan) Experience: 4+ years | Salary: Up to 8 LPA ________________________________________________________________ About the Role : Foundation is looking for a dynamic and passionate Assistant Manager Sustainability and Partnerships to drive and support our government and stakeholder engagement efforts as we implement a long-term sustainability plan for Career Readiness. This role is central to building robust partnerships with government departments, NGOs, and educational institutions to integrate career awareness and readiness into the mainstream education ecosystem. Key Responsibilities 1. Government Liaison and Advocacy Act as the primary representative of org to government stakeholders across state and district levels Conduct regular follow-ups with relevant government departments and schedule/co-ordinate meetings Organize and facilitate district-level and state-level stakeholder meetings to enable the systems adoption of career education as per orgs long-term strategy Present and explain orgs Career Readiness Sustainability Plan to government officials Build long-term relationships to advocate for integration of career guidance into education systems 2. Strategic and Industry Partnerships Forge and manage partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, and industry leaders to scale impact Co-lead partnership conversations and proposals with internal teams Initiate and sustain collaborations with industry leaders to strengthen career exposure and readiness for youth Tap into leaders from industry to serve as champions and contributors to the program Create, review, and maintain pitch decks, proposals, MoUs, and reports required for external collaborations 3. Communication and Documentation Develop clear and impactful communication material for various stakeholders Maintain thorough documentation of meetingsminutes, action items, and summaries Respond to queries and concerns of government and partner representatives with clarity and professionalism 4. Planning and Reporting Create time-bound strategic engagement plans aligned with orgs long-term vision Track and analyze the impact of engagement efforts and adapt approaches accordingly Provide regular reports and updates to internal teams on partnership progress 5. Teamwork and Values Collaborate closely with internal teams, modeling inclusive decision-making and mutual respect Champion org values and demonstrate accountability, integrity, and openness Manage self-care and wellbeing, and encourage the same within teams Profile Requisites Graduate with minimum 4+ years of experience in public policy, government relations, partnerships, or related fields Proven experience in working with multiple stakeholdersespecially government, NGOs, and educational institutions Strong understanding of government systems and protocols within Indian states Excellent communication skillsboth verbal and written in English; fluency in Hindi is mandatory; Marathi is an added advantage for Maharashtra location High proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel) Willingness to travel extensively across assigned locations (non-negotiable) Ability to work flexible hours based on stakeholder availability Passion for youth empowerment and social impact, especially with underserved communities Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 12, 2025, on GroundZeroJobs.Org For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline : +8058331557 Show more Show less