Senior Manager - Outreach and Partnerships

Job Title: Senior Manager – Fellowship Outreach and Partnerships

Dani Sports Foundation is looking for candidates for the role of Senior Manager . The Senior Manager will head the outreach, placement and strategic growth of the Sports for Transformation Fellowship, a flagship program of Dani Sports Foundation. The person will be responsible for the outreach and attracting promising candidates for the subsequent fellowship cohorts and manage their selection and onboarding process. The person will also be responsible to facilitate the right growth and employment opportunities for the graduating fellows and alumni. Additionally, fostering strategic collaborations and partnerships to ensure that the fellowship program is aspirational to the young people. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a passion for sports for development.

Job Profile:

Positions Open:

Location:

Roles and Responsibilities:

Fellowship Marketing, Outreach and fellows’ selection:

• Developing and implementing marketing strategies for the fellowship program, and coordinate for content creation on social media, website, and promotional materials.
• Manage and update the fellowship application portal and related communication channels. 
• Lead and manage outreach efforts by coordinating participation in career fairs, university presentations, and online informational sessions. 
• Track and analyze marketing campaign performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare presentations and communication materials to engage potential fellows and partners.
• Coordinate the end-to-end fellowship application and selection process, including scheduling interviews, managing applicant data, and communicating with candidates. 
• Organize and facilitate assessment centers or group activities during the selection phase.
• Support the onboarding process for selected fellows, including conducting orientation sessions.

Employment and Placement:

• Develop a strategic roadmap for employment and career opportunities for graduating fellows.
• Develop and execute a plan to engage with fellowship alumni and support them in their career growth post the fellowship.
• Maintain accurate records of fellow progress, performance, and feedback.

Partnerships and Collaboration:

• Identify potential partner organizations (sports organizations, academic institutions, corporations, community groups) and develop collaboration opportunities. 
• Coordinate meetings and communication with existing and prospective partners. 
• Maintain a comprehensive database of contacts and partnership opportunities. 
• Support the organization of networking events for fellows, alumni, and partners. 

Media and Communications:

• Ensure consistent messaging across all fellowship-related communications and materials. 
• Collect and curate success stories and testimonials from fellows and partners to showcase the Foundation's impact. 
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations on fellowship program achievements for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Support public relations efforts related to the fellowship, including drafting press releases and coordinating media engagements. 
• Monitor and report on brand perception and engagement metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the social sciences. Master’s degree preferred.
• An Alumnus of any fellowship program will be preferred – Gandhi Fellowship, Teach for India Fellowship, Young India Fellowship etc.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in the social development sector, preferably working with youth development and leadership. 
• Female applicants will be preferred.

Proposed compensation range: