Manager, National Government Relations

3 weeks ago

Bengaluru, India Teach For India Full time

Position Summary

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Government Relations

The Manager of Government Relations will support the Senior Manager in leading a nimble team to implement the vertical strategy by leading collaborative projects and forming partnerships – both internally and externally. S/he will play a key role in supporting our regions to sustain the infrastructure needed for strong relationships and partnerships with governments. S/he will also help to build a strong foundation for the vertical and will be responsible for executing the following activities:

Team Overview

Teach For India is currently establishing a new Government Relations (GR) vertical to lead and coordinate its growing public partnerships across the country. The GR vertical will lead the organization’s advocacy and public partnerships strategy through five strategic priorities for Phase 4:

Improve Government Understanding of Teach For India's Model, TFIs understanding of Government, and show value created by the organization. Support Government’s increased use of our expertise. Become a major thought partner to the Government on all major ed-related decisions that reduce iniquity. Build a multiplier mindset to allow at least 3.5% of out stakeholders join the movement. Work with our Alumni and other Government leaders to transform the lives of all children through systemic change in the education system.

Responsibilities

As a Strategic Thinker and Implementer [60%]

Contribute to decision making and long-term strategy development for the vertical. Act as a thought partner to the vertical head i.e. help refresh vertical strategy, create annual goals, and brainstorm new initiatives for the vertical, our regions, and TFI. Advise and support each regional team to ensure they are working towards a common goal and achieving their annual goals/outcomes. Take complete ownership of designing and executing 2-3 national-level projects, including special projects which may come up from time to time (For e.g – Teacher Accreditation, research on policies impacting TFI, etc). Support in key operational areas for the vertical including but not limited to, fundraising, budget management, impact reporting, etc.

As a Relationship Manager [40%]

●Internal

Drive internal alignment and support for Teach For India’s advocacy efforts. Act as a thought partner to Government Relations Managers and Senior Manager, Regional Partnerships; provide inputs to regional roadmaps and support in designing operational plans for each initiative. Collaborate with other verticals (e.g., Kids Education Revolution, Alumni Impact, Firki, Training & Impact, etc) to align on cross-vertical initiatives and share stakeholder sensitivities. Co-Lead internal calls, reflections, and team step-backs for the vertical; ensure team members have a platform to exchange ideas and learn from one another.

●External

Establish and own relationships with government officials at all levels, based on need. Identify and support the regional team in cultivating high-potential collaborative projects with local and national government bodies. Understand regional requirements and support individual government stakeholders in designing effective initiatives to address challenges. Advocate for issues important to TFI (e.g. student partnership) and provide consistent messaging to external stakeholders across all regions. Ensure GR Managers have regular touchpoints with regional decision-makers.

Additional Responsibilities

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Competencies and Abilities

Values and Mindsets

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

Graduate/Postgraduate in any field. 4+ years of relevant work experience in external-facing roles (e.g. public relations, government relations, management consulting, business development). Experience in managing, executing, and taking complete ownership of multiple projects at the same time. Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to quickly build relationships and influence others without authority. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

Previous experience working in the development/education sector. Experience in working in high-functioning teams to reach targeted outcomes. Willingness to travel frequently to Teach For India sites.

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