Teach For India
## Job Description – Manager, Government Relations – Delhi
**About Teach For India:**
Teach For India is a non-profit organization on a mission to end educational inequity in India. We believe that all children deserve an excellent education, regardless of their background. We achieve this by recruiting and training passionate individuals to become Fellows, who commit to two years of teaching in under-resourced schools. Our Fellows go on to become leaders in the education sector, working to create systemic change.
**About The Position:**
Teach For India is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as a **Manager, Government Relations** in **Delhi**. In this role, you will play a crucial part in fostering an ecosystem of support and collaboration with key stakeholders across the local government, NGOs, CSOs, and our Alumni.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop and execute long-term strategies for impactful partnerships with the government, aligning with Teach For India’s national strategy and regional vision.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the government, NGOs, and community leaders to influence policy and create enabling conditions for educational equity.
* Lead the creation of opportunities for systemic impact in the region, such as internship/career opportunities in the government for Fellows and Alumni.
* Design, promote, and execute projects for collective action between key stakeholders in the education landscape.
* Support planning and organizing city events, such as summits and retreats.
* Lead and support the City Child Protection Committee to ensure student safety and well-being.
**Minimum Qualifications and Experience:**
* 3+ years of work experience managing teams and projects to excellent outcomes at scale.
* Strong sense of possibility and belief in the potential of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
* Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Strong BRIO (Building Relationships and Influencing Others) and stakeholder management skills.
* Proven problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
* Strong end-to-end project management skills with exceptional documentation abilities.
* Ability to adapt to change and thrive in unstructured environments.
* Ability to manage self, team, and time effectively amidst multiple priorities.
**Preferred Qualifications and Experience:**
* Familiarity and/or experience working with government systems.
**Location:** Delhi
**Join Teach For India and be part of a movement changing the lives of millions of children!**
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