- 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.

Good 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 versatile 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.

Benefits

∙Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and flexible working hours

∙Comprehensive health insurance (including dependents) and mental health support

∙Employee-friendly financial support (loans/advances as per policy)

∙Paid time off (casual, privileged leave, and holidays)

∙Recognition & rewards through structured R&R; programs

∙Learning & development opportunities (workshops, courses, internal programs)

∙Career growth and internal mobility opportunities

∙Travel reimbursement for events or cross-location work

∙Maternity & paternity benefits

∙Provident Fund and Gratuity

∙Leadership accessibility and high stakeholder exposure

∙Intrapreneurship opportunities to build and experiment

∙Regular engagement events and community-building activities

∙Collaborative and open work culture

∙High ownership roles with early responsibility

∙Prospect to contribute to meaningful impact in education

📌 Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 EI Study
📍 Bengaluru