Manager - School and Government Relations

About the role:

Manager, School and Government Relations will be required to build strong relationships with schools and government bodies to advocate for and support the implementation of Bhumi’s whole-school transformation initiatives. This role focuses on developing partnerships, navigating challenges, and ensuring alignment between Bhumi’s objectives and stakeholder priorities to drive impactful outcomes.

About the Program:

The Bhumi Fellowship aims to develop young changemakers in education. The Fellowship is designed as a two-year, experiential learning journey where youth build their leadership skills to create an impact in the education system. Integrating whole school transformation is at the heart of the Bhumi Fellowship. Fellows assist teachers, school officials, and parents in supporting the holistic development of children. In the next decade, we aim to impact the lives of one million children through the Bhumi Fellowship.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue opportunities for partnerships with schools and government entities to expand the program’s reach.
• Formalize partnerships through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) or other agreements.
• Address challenges or obstacles encountered during program implementation by working collaboratively with stakeholders to identify solutions.
• Prepare and submit reports on program activities, progress, and performance assessments to government agencies and other stakeholders as required.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops for school leaders, teachers, and government officials to communicate the methodologies and objectives of the Fellowship.

Educational Qualification/Experience:

• Educational Degree : Any graduate, postgraduate, fellowship
• Relevant Experience(in years) : 2-4 years of experience in stakeholder management, government relations, or school partnerships.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Tamil
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Proactive and resourceful in addressing challenges and navigating complex systems.
• Analytical thinking to assess and improve program implementation.

Other Details:

• Scope : Full Time
• Age Criteria : 25-35 years
• Reporting to : Associate Director
• Salary Range: 6,50,000 p.a. – 7,00,000 p.a., based on the
• candidate’s skill and experience
• Expected Start Date: Immediate
• Location: Chennai