Manager (Government Partnerships - Gujarat)

• A Graduate or Post Graduate degree from a recognized Indian university.
  
• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience in the Education, Skill Development, Employment, or Livelihood sectors.
  
• At least 1 year of direct experience in Student Development Programs.
  
• Proven project management skills, from coordination to execution.
  
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• High proficiency in core business tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Suite).

Desirable:

• Experience in collaborating with government bodies, preferably in education/skilling.
  
• Experience in scaling social programs and managing multiple projects.
  
• A post-graduate certification/diploma in social work, rural management, education, or a related field.
  
• Prior fellowship experience or a demonstrated entrepreneurial background.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Execution: A make-it-happen attitude, able to take initiative and deliver results with minimal supervision.
  
• Adaptability: Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and navigating uncertainty with resilience.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Hindi and English. Strong presentation and documentation abilities.
  
• Collaboration: A collaborative spirit with proven stakeholder management skills.
  
• Data Acumen: Good data management and analytical skills.
  
• Empathy, professional integrity, and a sense of humor that helps you learn from setbacks.