Manager (Government Partnerships & Programs)

Job Title: Manager Program (Student to Professional) and Catalyst

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Travel : Frequent travel to project sites and govt offices

Reporting to: Executive Director

Position Overview:

As the Manager (Government Partnerships & Programs), you will provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation of Students to Professional Career Planning initiatives. This role involves high-level government liaison, stakeholder engagement, program monitoring, resource management, and team leadership to drive impactful programs across states.

You will be responsible for strategizing and managing the overall implementation of S2P and affiliated programs as part of the Samagra Shiksha Skill development or as may the case be. You will lead the end to end management of the programs in the state, coordinate with government officials, oversee program execution, develop partnerships, manage teams, and drive policy advocacy to ensure the successful implementation and scaling.

This role requires strong leadership, project and team management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate government systems and influence policy.

Also, represent Anahatas S2P vision in meetings, workshops, and public forums.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Leadership & Strategy

Drive S2P projects and initiatives including on ground implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 for Career Guidance

Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for implementing S2P Career Planning and Career Guidance Cells under the Samagra Shiksha Program in the states.

Build alignment with national and state education policies, collaborating with relevant stakeholders for effective execution.

Build partnerships and collaborations with different stakeholder groups including non-profits, government bodies and philanthropic and CSR organisations for supporting projects

2. Government Liaison & Policy Advocacy

Serve as the primary point of contact for state-level education departments, ensuring smooth implementation of vocational education initiatives.

Represent UE in government meetings, forums, and consultations to advocate for skill education reforms.

Work closely monitor S2P program activities across states

Periodic meetings and reporting to Sr Govt. officials and key stakeholders

3. Stakeholder Management & Industry Engagement

Develop and strengthen partnerships with Skill development, SCERT, Samagra, Pre University department, residential school department, tribal school department and Education department and other key organizations.

Facilitate active participation of donors to enhance Public-Private-Partnerships for the better future of our students.

Organize and lead multi-stakeholder meetings, conferences, and training sessions.

4. Program Implementation, Monitoring & Learning/Feedback

Manage team, ensuring high-quality delivery of S2P by govt school teachers across states.

Develop monitoring frameworks and data-driven decision-making processes to track program impact.

Drive the key initiatives of govt related to career guidance like setting up Career Guidance Cells in each taluk and supporting PU department with Internships, and effective roll out of technology systems in the state.

Closely work with the S2P Curriculum and Pedagogy team to ensure the learnings from the field are regularly being incorporated into the S2P curriculum

Work closely with the S2P Curriculum and Pedagogy team to ensure the Master Resource Persons are having high level proficiency and well versed in different pedagogical methodologies to conduct effective and impactful training of teachers

5. Budgeting & Resource Management

Manage program budgets and resource allocation to ensure impactful implementation.

Work with internal teams to streamline processes and documentation, including drafting official proposals, presentations, and government submissions.

6. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead and mentor State teams (Project Management Units and project implementation team on ground project coordinators, instructors, and field staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Provide training and capacity-building support to ensure teams are well equipped to deliver high-impact programs.

Ensure knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across teams.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Masters degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, or a related field.

810 years of experience in:

o Government engagement

o Program implementation

o Experience in leading a team

o Strong understanding of government schemes and policy frameworks related to education and skill development

Experience in:

o Advocacy

o Project management

o Strategic planning

o Managing large-scale education programs

Ability to work independently while being a team player in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel extensively as required

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Well versed with MIS systems

Experience leading education initiatives

Key Attributes

Proven ability to build and manage relationships with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders

Strong advocacy and negotiation skills to influence policy decisions

Ability to manage large teams, multi-stakeholder coordination, and complex program implementation

Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making and reporting skills

Fluency in English and the states official language (spoken and written)

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

About Anahata United Efforts Foundation

Anahata United Efforts Foundation, established in 2018, offers socially economically challenged students an unique approach to shaping their future careers. The Students to Professionals Career Planning Program is a 5 year systematic program for students from Classes 8th to 12th. Currently the state of Karnataka has adopted this program across its residential and regular government high schools.

Our Mission

By 2030, ensure 2 crore govt school students are being supported by systematic career planning program that provides them the requisite exposure and skills to shape their future professional career.

Work as a Systems Change Agent:

You help bring clarity and impact by influencing policy and creating lasting change.

Experience the thrill of scale with depth: See your ideas and efforts replicated

across thousands of schools, impacting millions of students in a measurable way.

Master Complexity: Support govt by bringing different departments together andimplementing policy that impacts students and the entire ecosystem

Your thinking and experience is valued: Each of us bring in a different perspective. Valuing the same to collaborate and improve outcomes.

Investment in you: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive support & robust benefits and a culture that actively champions your professional development and holistic well-being.