Government Partnership Associate

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement & Liaison

• Identify, build, and maintain relationships with all major school-related stakeholders, including municipal corporations, education departments, Zilla Parishads, state government officials, SSC board, and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan representatives
• Engage with political representatives such as corporators, local leaders, and community influencers
• Serve as the central communication channel between iTeach Schools and stakeholders
• Strengthen relationships between school leaders, social workers, admin associates, and relevant stakeholders
• Resolve issues between the government and iTeach Schools
• Monitor government policy changes and update internal and external stakeholders accordingly

Compliance & Systemic Reform

• Obtain necessary permissions and compliances for schools from relevant departments
• Collaborate with schools to establish systems via MIS, reporting, and regular data review
• Support school social workers in setting up, training, and managing the School Management Committee
• Advocate at the government level by working with other NGOs
• Identify and provide access to scholarships and government benefits for students

Education & Experience

• Graduate or above, preferably with a major in Social Work
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the social sector
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and typing in Marathi and English
• Prior experience working with government bodies preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel within Navi Mumbai and Panvel