Job Description

Position: State Lead – Karnataka

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Engagement: Full-time

Experience: 10 - 12 + years

Reporting To: Associate Director

About the Role

STEP Foundation is seeking a senior, highly networked and government-facing professional to lead its work in Karnataka. The State Lead will be responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with the Government of Karnataka, with a particular focus on Invest Karnataka, Karnataka Udyog Mitra, relevant government departments, industry bodies, and key ecosystem stakeholders.

The role will be central to embedding the Foundation's work within the government ecosystem and building solid institutional relationships that enable collaboration between government, industry, and development partners.

The ideal candidate will bring 10–12+ years of experience, with a significant track record of working with government institutions and senior government stakeholders. They should have a strong understanding of how government machinery functions,



how decisions move across departments and institutions, and how to navigate government systems effectively.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who is comfortable operating independently, building relationships from the ground up, and representing the organization credibly with senior government and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Government Stakeholder Management
- Build and manage strategic relationships with senior officials across the Government of Karnataka.
- Serve as the primary government-facing representative for SFI Impact Foundation in Karnataka.
- Develop strong working relationships with Invest Karnataka, Karnataka Udyog Mitra, and relevant state government departments, agencies, boards, and institutions.
- Navigate government systems and processes to facilitate approvals, partnerships, information access, consultations, and implementation.
- Maintain regular engagement with senior government officials and

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