Job Opportunity for Associate Director – Government Alliances, Partnerships at The/Nudge Institute in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

## Associate Director – Government Alliances, Partnerships

**The/Nudge Institute** is a leading action institute dedicated to building resilient livelihoods and alleviating poverty. We work across various sectors, including rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion, collaborating with over 15 central and state government partners. 

**Our impact:** 

* We have reached over 25 million Indians in 10 states, securing $250M in government funding.

* We have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs through our incubator, accelerator, and grand challenges, including 17 Forbes 30U30 honorees, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, and 1 Time Magazine cover.

* Our work is supported by 90+ prominent philanthropists, 40+ corporates, and 15+ foundations, including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG, and L’Oreal.

**Our Alliances Team** is responsible for forging strategic partnerships with central and state governments to scale livelihood opportunities for the underprivileged.

**In this role, you will:**

* **Develop a deep understanding of The/Nudge’s programs** to effectively represent our work to government stakeholders.

* **Lead the development and execution of the Government Alliances team’s strategy and goals.**

* **Identify, build, and manage networks and relationships within the government** to support the identification and scaling of livelihood opportunities.

* **Develop targeted and compelling messaging** for various government stakeholders across multiple platforms, including our website and WhatsApp.

* **Balance short-term results with long-term goals.**

* **Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders** to drive impactful outcomes.

* **Build and manage a high-performing team.**

* **Represent The/Nudge at ecosystem events**, as needed.

**We are looking for someone with:**

* High energy, passion, and a hunger for impactful work.

* A hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership style with a growth and learning mindset.

* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

* Intellectual curiosity, a strong understanding of social issues, and a willingness to learn through experience.

* A willingness to travel extensively within India.

* Prior experience in working with government entities (preferred).

**Ideal candidate profile:**

* Master’s degree in public policy, economics, public administration, international relations (preferred but not mandatory).

* 15+ years of experience with a significant portion in external facing roles.

**We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse organization** and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

**Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 

**Work Type:** Full Time