Manager / Sr.Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

ConfidentialGandhinagar, India

10 days ago

Job description

About RightWalk

At RightWalk Foundation (RWF) , we are committed to addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality by activating transformative social policies from inception to last-mile delivery. We work with System Leadership, Lawmakers, and Communities to design and drive scalable solutions that bridge the opportunity gap for marginalized populations.

Our Mission : To create an equitable society where everyone's basic needs are met, and all individuals have equal opportunities to flourish.

Our Vision : Our mission is to uplift 50 million individuals from poverty into dignified and sustainable living by 2030

Our pioneering efforts have unlocked the RTE 12.1(c) provision in Uttar Pradesh, enabling over 10,00,000 children from economically weaker sections to access quality education across 28,000 schools. We have also been instrumental in activating Apprenticeship Policies across multiple states, connecting over 3,00,000 youth with skilling and employment opportunities . With a blend of policy advocacy, system design, capacity building, and on-ground execution, we aim to shape India's social policy landscape to be more equitable and inclusive. To know more about us, visit www.rightwalk.org.

The Opportunity : Manager / Sr.Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

This is not just another stakeholder role. As Manager / Sr. Manager for Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening RightWalk's relationships with government bodies, Establishment & Industries, donors, NGOs, and community groups. Beyond managing interactions, you will strategize, plan, and execute stakeholder engagement initiatives that ensure RightWalk's programs achieve measurable impact.

You will be responsible for representing RightWalk at key forums, advising internal teams on engagement strategies, and building scalable systems for stakeholder collaboration. If you are energized by purpose, thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, and want to contribute to social transformation at scale, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Relationship Management

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, donors, community groups, establishments & Industries and NGO's.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring timely, professional, and effective communication.
Represent RightWalk at high-level meetings, forums, and community engagement events, building trust and credibility.
Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships that enhance program impact.

2. Stakeholder Engagement Planning & Execution

Design, implement, and monitor stakeholder engagement plans aligned with RightWalk's overall strategy.

Map stakeholders, track interactions, and maintain accurate records of engagement activities in the stakeholder database.

Organize workshops, roundtables, and forums, including agenda setting, project planning, and logistics management.

Ensure that all engagement initiatives are responsive, inclusive, and impactful, fostering sustainable relationships.

3. Advisory & Internal Collaboration

Work closely with the State Lead, Project Manager, PMU, and Steering Committee to provide strategic inputs on engagement approaches.

Support internal teams by preparing briefings, presenting insights, and providing guidance for stakeholder meetings.

Facilitate effective knowledge transfer across the project team to optimize decision-making and engagement outcomes.

Help internal teams anticipate stakeholder needs and potential challenges, enabling proactive engagement.

4. Reporting & Documentation

Provide inputs for weekly and monthly reports for the Project Board, Establishments & Industries, government, and donors.

Maintain a clear audit trail of all stakeholder interactions, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Develop performance metrics to assess engagement effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and materials for stakeholders and leadership.

5. Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization

Support the organization in identifying and establishing new partnerships with donors, Establishments & Industries, NGOs, and government programs.

Assist in resource mobilization activities to strengthen RightWalk's capacity to deliver impact.

Collaborate with partners to co-create programs and initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Continuously scout for opportunities to expand RightWalk's visibility, credibility, and influence.

Who Will Thrive in This Role - You'll love this role (and we'll love working with you) if :

You bring 4–7 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, or IR roles within the development sector.

You are results-driven, proactive, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.

You have strong interpersonal, networking, and people management skills, with the ability to engage across diverse groups.

You are confident working independently, able to anticipate challenges, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.

You have professional or working proficiency in Gujarati , enabling effective engagement with state-level stakeholders and communities.

You thrive in fast-paced, impact-driven environments and are motivated by social justice, equity, and systemic change.

At RightWalk, thriving also means embodying our core values every day :

Integrity & Ethics : Do what's right, always.

Ownership & Excellence : Take full charge, no excuses.

Resilience & Audacity : Be fearless, even when it's hard.

Empathy & End-User First : Listen, understand, and design what matters most.

Helicopter Mindset : Zoom out to think big, zoom in to deliver relentlessly.

Skills Required

Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Mobilization, partnership development

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