ROLE PURPOSE
RightWalk's work in Maharashtra depends on how well we are trusted by the government system, industry, donors, NGOs and communities on the ground. This role owns that trust. The Manager – Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships is the person who ensures RightWalk's PMU is seen by government counterparts, establishments, industry and civil society as a credible, dependable, high-integrity partner — not just a project vendor.
This is a high-ownership role, not a coordination or liaison function. The person is fully accountable for the stakeholder ecosystem that determines whether RightWalk's programs in Maharashtra land with government buy-in, industry participation, and community trust — expected to originate strategy, make independent judgment calls on engagement, and drive outcomes rather than simply execute instructions. Reporting to the PMU Head – Maharashtra, this role owns the connective layer between the PMU's program delivery and the external ecosystem it depends on.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Stakeholder Relationship Ownership




• Own and build robust working relationships with government departments, establishments & industry, donors, NGOs, and community groups across Maharashtra.
• Own all external stakeholder communication on behalf of the PMU — timely, professional, and consistent, without needing to be directed.
• Represent RightWalk at government meetings, industry forums, and community events, building and personally standing behind the organisation's credibility.
• Independently identify, pursue and close opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships that strengthen program impact.

2. Engagement Strategy, Planning & Execution
• Own the design, implementation and monitoring of the Maharashtra stakeholder engagement strategy, aligned with the PMU's program priorities.
• Own and maintain a live stakeholder map and engagement tracker — who matters, why, and what the relationship status is — as a single source of truth for the PMU.
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📌 Manager / Sr. Manager – Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships (Mumbai)
🏢 RightWalk Foundation
📍 Mumbai