Competency:

Partnership and Networking, Internal Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement Planning & Execution Job Mode:

Onsite:

ROLE PURPOSE

RightWalk Foundation's core mission is to drive Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice by co-shaping public policies and translating them into action. We practise a Systems Thinking approach to institutional reform by partnering with system leadership, lawmakers, and communities. In Gujarat, we work closely with the State Government on large-scale Job

Readiness and Apprenticeship programmes that help youth move from training into employment through an "earning while learning" model.

The Manager – Industry Relations reports to the PMU Head – Gujarat and is responsible for coordinating and liaising with stakeholders at different levels to drive implementation of the programme. You will build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders while working closely with the State Government — government departments, industries (large enterprises and

MSMEs), industry associations, donors, and beneficiaries — and keep them informed through regular updates and reports.

This is an chance to work in public policy implementation in Gujarat and help thousands of youth from vulnerable communities secure employment. It will be both challenging and rewarding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The list below illustrates the scope of the role and is not exhaustive; other tasks may be assigned as needed. These responsibilities are supported by existing team members who report into this position.

- Stakeholder Relationships
- Work closely with the PMU Head, Project Manager, Project Management Unit (PMU), Steering Committee, and

Government to establish strong working relationships.

- Establish working relationships and collaborative arrangements with industries, industry associations, community groups, donors, NGO partners, government agencies, and other organisations to help achieve the organisation's goals.
- Represent the organisation at community engagement events and stakeholder meetings.
- Stakeholder Engagement Planning & Execution




- Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement plans in line with the overarching stakeholder engagement strategy.
- Manage stakeholder mapping, prepare communications to stakeholders, and respond to their enquiries.
- Prepare and manage workshops, roundtables, and forum logistics — developing agendas and project plans, taking minutes, and producing reports.
- Maintain an accurate audit trail of all stakeholder engagement, with all contacts and activities recorded on the stakeholder database.
- Internal Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with other members of the project team, providing briefings and support for meetings with stakeholders and the Steering Committee.
- Reporting
- Attend stakeholder-facing meetings and collaborative planning workshops, and report to Government and donors on progress.
- Provide input into weekly and monthly reports for the Project Board.
- Partnership Development & Resource Mobilisation
- Develop new partnerships with industries, industry associations, donors, and government agencies in support of the programme.
- Support the organisation in mobilising resources to strengthen delivery.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Education: Post-graduate degree in social sciences, management, or social work.
- Experience: 4–7 years in stakeholder management and partnerships in the development sector, with significant experience managing engagement with one or more stakeholder groups.
- Experience developing and successfully implementing stakeholder engagement plans; broader project communications experience is desirable.
- Results-oriented, with effective leadership, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with people from varied backgrounds and levels.
- Good networking skills and a highly articulate team player,



with strong people management skills.
- Familiarity with CRM systems is essential.
- High degree of accuracy in executing work, and the ability to schedule work and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Able to work independently and proactively, with little supervision and without dedicated support staff.
- Entrepreneurial "get-it-done" attitude, suited to a small-organisation setting where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued.
- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.

OUR iMHERO VALUES — WHAT WE LOOK FOR

At RightWalk, thriving means living our six iMHERO values every day — as behaviours you can observe, not adjectives you can claim.

- Integrity — Do right, always. Report accurately even when results are bad, flag problems early, and never hide data issues or inflate impact.
- Mission — Rights-holders are why we exist. Every decision traces back to the people the policy was meant for.
- Holism — See the whole, work every part. Zoom out to think, zoom in to deliver; connect field reality to policy insight.
- Excellence — High bar, every time. Work counts only when it is delivered, communicated and documented.
- Resolve — Unafraid, unbreakable. Stay steady under pressure and persist through bureaucracy at every level, from government to the last mile.
- Ownership — Your name on it, no excuses. Anticipate problems early; every task has an owner, a deadline and an output.

WORK CONDITIONS

- Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with frequent travel within the state.

WHAT WE OFFER / COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive salary package at par with the development sector, depending on the candidate's experience level.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

RightWalk is an equal opportunity employer with social inclusion as a core value. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, region, language, age, marital or parental status, or socio-economic background, and we actively encourage diversity in the workplace.Department:

Skills & Livelihood

📌 Manager Industry Relations Gujarat (Gandhinagar)
🏢 RightWalk Foundation
📍 Gandhinagar