Assistant Manager - State Sustainability and Partnerships

Location: Goa, Rajasthan (Jaipur) and Maharashtra (Mumbai/Pune)

Role Overview

Antarang Foundation is looking for a dynamic and passionate Assistant Manager in Sustainability and Partnerships to drive and support our government and stakeholder engagement efforts as we implement a long-term sustainability plan for Career Readiness. This role is central to building Robust partnerships with government departments, NGOs, and educational institutions to integrate career awareness and readiness into the mainstream education ecosystem.

If you are excited about the potential of youth in our country and want to be able to contribute to the careers of less privileged youth, apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Government Liaison and Advocacy

- Act as the primary representative of Antarang to government stakeholders across state and district levels
- Conduct regular follow-ups with relevant government departments and schedule/co-ordinate meetings
- Organize and facilitate district-level and state-level stakeholder meetings to enable the systems adoption of career education as per Antarangs long-term strategy
- Present and explain Antarangs Career Readiness Sustainability Plan to government officials
- Build long-term relationships to advocate for integration of career guidance into education systems

2. Strategic and Industry Partnerships :

- Forge and manage partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, and industry leaders to scale impact
- Co-lead partnership conversations and proposals with internal teams
- Initiate and sustain collaborations with industry leaders to strengthen career exposure and readiness for youth
- Tap into leaders from industry to serve as champions and contributors to the program
- Create, review, and maintain pitch decks, proposals, MoUs,



and reports required for external collaborations

3. Communication and Documentation

- Develop explicit and impactful communication material for various stakeholders
- Maintain thorough documentation of meetingsminutes, action items, and summaries
- Respond to queries and concerns of government and partner representatives with clarity and professionalism

4. Planning and Reporting

- Create time-bound strategic engagement plans aligned with Antarangs long-term vision accordingly
- Track and analyze the impact of engagement efforts and adapt approaches
- Provide regular reports and updates to internal teams on partnership progress

5. Teamwork and Values

- Collaborate closely with internal teams, modeling inclusive decision-making and mutual respect
- Champion Antarangs values and demonstrate accountability, integrity, and openness
- Manage self-care and wellbeing, and encourage the same within teams

Profile Requisites

- Graduate with minimum 4+ years of experience in public policy, government relations, partnerships, or related fields
- Proven experience in working with multiple stakeholdersespecially government, NGOs, and educational institutions
- Strong understanding of government systems and protocols within Indian states
- Excellent communication skillsboth verbal and written in English; fluency in local language is preferred
- High proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
- Willingness to travel extensively across assigned locations (non-negotiable)
- Ability to work flexible hours based on stakeholder availability
- Passion for youth empowerment and social impact, especially with underserved communities

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📌 Assistant Manager - State Sustainability and Partnerships (Mumbai)
🏢 Antarang Foundation
📍 Mumbai