Manager- Government Liasion & Expansion

About the role:

As a member of the expansion team, you will be responsible for the pre-partnership activities, which include research and assessment of new cities, connecting with potential stakeholders, building a relationship with government officials, and launching Lighthouses in new cities. You will be working very closely with government authorities and donors in this position to craft an expansion strategy and also help build the team.

Your role in supplementing the Organisational goals:

● Approaching the government/municipal authorities of various cities in Odisha tocommunicate about the Lighthouse program.

● Establish a strategic partnership with various government departments such as Education, Labour Welfare, Tribal, Skills Ministry, Women and Child Welfare dept, etc, for inclusion of structurally excluded groups

● Design a strategic partnership with Govt departments, NGOs and Like-minded groups toaddress systemic barriers and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

● Prepare proposals, presentations and budgets and submit them to potential Govtdepartments.

● Conduct feasibility mapping of the proposed locations/ cities which includes youth aspiration survey, ecosystem mapping etc

● Continuous follow-up with authorities for approval of proposals and setting up Lighthouses.

● Collaborate with authorities for identification of physical space for the Lighthouse center in accordance with organisation’s specifications.

● Ensuring the development of the physical space in time for the launch of the Lighthouse.

● Supporting the launch of the Lighthouse in the new cities and handing it over to the team.

● Building and maintaining a good relationship with the potential stakeholders

Who we are looking for:

● Post Graduation, preferably in the social domain.

● 4-6+ years of experience in program management, preferably in the social

sector. Have an experience of working with different government departments directly.

● High level of integrity and commitment.

● Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

● Excellent at writing proposals, presentations, budgeting, and feasibility studies

● Strong orientation to client servicing

● Excellent technical skills, including Excel and PowerPoint presentations

● Willing to travel to different cities in Odisha state

Base Location: Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Does it sound exciting? If yes, please send your application at careers@lighthousecommunities.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹850,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person