Job description

We are looking for a Manager – Government Liaison for one of the renowned NGOs in Pune.

Role – Manager (Government Liaison)
Experience – 5+ years
Job Location – Pune (Open to travel)

About our Client :-

Our client is a Communities Foundation that works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youths. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation.

Role and responsibilities :-

– Approaching the government/municipal authorities of various cities in Maharashtra for communicating about the Lighthouse program.
– Collaborate with authorities for identification of physical space for the Lighthouse center in accordance with organizations specifications.
– Work with authorities to secure all required authorizations and permissions to facilitate the smooth implementation of Lighthouse Communities programs.
– Ensuring the development of the physical space in time for the launch of the Lighthouse.
– Supporting the launch of the Lighthouse in the new cities in Maharashtra and handing it over to the team.
– Building and maintaining a good relationship with Government officials, corporators, and potential stakeholders.
– Proactively coordinate and advocate on Lighthouse Communities’ behalf with local officials to ensure that the desired outcomes for Lighthouse communities activities are achieved.
– Accompany the other senior staff to meetings with government officials and facilitate conversations for the smooth representation of Lighthouse – – Communities in those meetings.
– Submission of periodic progress reports to government officials and corporators.
– Ensure that the management is aware of and understands any concerns of government officials regarding the organizations’ operations.
– Prepare and share regular progress reports with internal stakeholders.
Maintain and upkeep records of all the assets given by the government.

Who are we looking for :-

– Graduate or Post Graduation in any field, with 6+ years of experience working in government liaisoning preferably in both social and corporate sectors
– Self-driven, excellent time management and multitasking skills
– Strong people management, project management, and data analytics skill
– Strong orientation towards relationship building and problem-solving
– Strong verbal and written communication skills in English,Hindi & Marathi (Mandatory)
– Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity
– Open to extensive travel across Maharashtra and ,if required outside Maharashtra.