Head - Government Relations & Partnerships

Role OverviewThis is a senior leadership role focused on driving large-scale adoption of education interventions within public systems. The role involves shaping government demand, influencing policy and procurement pathways, and converting pilot initiatives into long-term, state-wide implementations.The position requires deep engagement with government stakeholders, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in long-cycle, high-ambiguity environments.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernment Partnerships & ProcurementLead end-to-end engagement with central and state governmentsDrive inclusion of interventions in government budgets, programs, and schemesInfluence RFPs, tenders, and procurement frameworksConvert pilot programs into multi-year or statewide implementationsEnsure alignment with internal teams on compliance, feasibility, and executionPolicy & AdvocacyDevelop and execute policy and advocacy strategiesTrack regulatory and policy developments relevant to the sectorLead creation of policy briefs, research, and position papersRepresent the organization in policy discussions and forumsStakeholder ManagementBuild and manage relationships with senior government stakeholdersEngage with policymakers, bureaucrats, and institutional bodiesRepresent the organization in external forums, conferences, and consultationsCollaborate with development and multilateral organizations where relevantNarrative Building & Ecosystem InfluenceShape narratives that support adoption of large-scale education interventionsEngage with media, academia, and ecosystem stakeholdersUse evidence and outcomes to build credibility and trustTrack policy sentiment and emerging discourse to inform strategyStrategy ExecutionOwn and drive the government engagement strategy end-to-endTranslate strategy into clear execution plans and milestonesEnsure cross-functional alignment and strong program managementMaintain momentum across long-term engagementsCandidate ProfileExperience12–20+ years of relevant experienceBackground in government, public sector consulting, or education/social sector preferredDemonstrated experience in:Government engagement and stakeholder managementPolicy influence and advocacyManaging large-scale public sector programsDeep understanding of Indian government and education sector systems and procurement processesOriginally posted on Himalayas