Roles

- Work closely with Sr. Vice president to manage his calendar, organise group meetings, maintain knowledge repository system.
- Support in executing the business development strategy to expand EI's reach and impact with CSO, governments and grantmakers.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing partners to ensure mutual success and continued collaboration.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership objectives with organizational goals and initiatives.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new growth opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
- Represent EI at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to promote brand awareness and partnership opportunities.

Requirements

Must Have

- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.

Positive to Have

- Previous experience in business development,



partnerships, or related fields (communications/marketing/PR).
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans to achieve business objectives.
- Ability to build flexible and agile financial models on Microsoft Excel or similar platforms.
- Experience in responding to procurement opportunities such as submitting government tenders, etc.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in journalism, education, social sciences, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and driving revenue growth.
- Knowledge of the education sector and key stakeholders is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Skills in design software such as Canva preferred.

📌 Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Educational Initiatives
📍 Bengaluru