Manager - Institutional Partnerships & Strategic Collaborations
Drishti IAS
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Job summary
Drishti IAS is seeking a proactive, result-oriented professional to build and manage strategic partnerships with Central & State Government agencies, universities, colleges, NGOs, PSUs, uniformed forces, skill development bodies, and allied sectors.
The role spans the full partnership lifecycle—identification, MOU execution, project delivery, and impact tracking, requiring engagement with senior stakeholders and exploration of EdTech collaboration opportunities across Defence, Police, Health,
Qualifications
- 4–8 years in Institutional Partnerships, Govt. Relations, University Outreach, BD, or EdTech.
- Hands-on experience with MOU/tender frameworks, government processes, or university administration.
- MBA/PG in Business, Public Policy, Law, or Education Management preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meet Vice Chancellors, Principals, Govt. Officials, and senior institutional leaders.
- Draft and present technical/financial proposals to government bodies.
- Tracking tenders, RFPs, and policy initiatives across ministries and education bodies.
- Negotiating and closing MOUs; coordinating multi-stakeholder execution.
Skills
Education
Job description
Drishti IAS is seeking a proactive, result-oriented professional to build and manage strategic partnerships with Central & State Government agencies, universities, colleges, NGOs, PSUs, uniformed forces (CRPF, Police), skill development bodies, and allied sectors. The role spans the full partnership lifecycle — identification, MOU execution, project delivery, and impact tracking.
- Identify and establish MOUs with Govt. Departments, Universities, NGOs, PSUs, and skilling bodies
- Engage senior stakeholders — Vice Chancellors, Govt. Officials, Department Heads
- Own the complete partnership lifecycle: outreach → proposal → negotiation → MOU → execution → renewal
- Represent Drishti IAS at summits, education conclaves, and policy forums
- Explore EdTech collaboration opportunities across Defence, Police, Health, Agri, and Rural Dev. sectors
- Build tie-ups with Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, and affiliated colleges
- Drive career guidance programs, skilling seminars, campus activations, and co-branded initiatives
- Maintain a strong pipeline of academic and institutional partnership opportunities
- Monitor government portals, PIB releases, RFPs, and procurement platforms for relevant opportunities
- Evaluate eligibility, feasibility, and strategic fit for tenders/govt. projects
- Align opportunities with national missions: Skill India, NSDC, NRA, and others
- Prepare concept notes, technical/financial proposals, presentations, and MOU documents
- Coordinate with academic, legal, finance, and leadership teams for approvals
- Lead negotiations and close partnership deals with institutional stakeholders
- Identify CSR-funded education/skilling opportunities with PSUs and corporates
- Act as SPOC between Drishti IAS and partner institutions for smooth program delivery
- Track milestones, deliverables, compliance timelines, and partner satisfaction
- Maintain live trackers for leads, signed MOUs, and renewals
- Submit monthly/quarterly performance reports; conduct market research and competitor benchmarking.
- 4–8 years in Institutional Partnerships, Govt. Relations, University Outreach, BD, or EdTech
- Hands-on experience with MOU/tender frameworks, government processes, or university administration
- MBA/PG in Business, Public Policy, Law, or Education Management preferred
- Meeting Vice Chancellors, Principals, Govt. Officials, and senior institutional leaders
- Drafting and presenting technical/financial proposals to government bodies
- Tracking tenders, RFPs, and policy initiatives across ministries and education bodies
- Negotiating and closing MOUs; coordinating multi-stakeholder execution
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