Since 2013, Antarang Foundation has been one of the leading voices in bringing employability and career development into the mainstream education narrative. We believe that education which does not lead to social and economic progress is incomplete and hence employability and aspirational careers need to be accessible to all young adults across the socioeconomic spectrum.
Antarang Foundation builds key employability skills in disadvantaged youth in urban low-income settlements. Through two structured programs, Antarang guides students on career choice, trains them in core employability skills, and connects them to employment opportunities of their choice.
About the Role:
Antarang Foundation is looking for a dynamic and passionate
Consultant Public Policy 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 Antarang 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 Antarang s long-term strategy.
- Present and explain Antarang s 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 meetings minutes, 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 Antarang s 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 Antarang s 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 stakeholders especially government, NGOs, and educational institutions.
- Strong understanding of government systems and protocols within Indian states.
- Excellent communication skills both 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.
What s In It for You
- A young, vibrant work environment where care forms the bedrock of our culture.
- Working with a manager who will help you learn and develop and give autonomy wherever possible.
- Roles and responsibilities that will help you hone transferable skills relevant to the social impact space and beyond.
- Last but not the least the chance to form some strong bonds and connections!
If you are excited about the potential of youth in our country and want to be able to contribute to the careers of less privileged youth apply for this role:
