Manager – Partnerships & Programs

Sesr Foundation; Lucknow; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sesr Foundation in Lucknow is seeking a proactive professional to lead event planning, partnerships and CSR fundraising. This role focuses on designing and executing micro-events, seminars, and dialogues, while building collaborations with universities and industry partners across India.

The candidate will drive sponsorship development, outreach, and strategic initiatives, reporting to the Director - Programs and Partnerships. Travel across India is possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in management, public policy, social sciences or communications.
• 2–5 years of experience in event management, CSR partnerships, fundraising or institutional relations.
• Strong communication, networking and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute micro-events, round tables, seminars and dialogues with end-to-end logistics.
• Coordinate speakers and audience engagement and manage partnerships.
• Develop CSR proposals, sponsorship decks and long-term relationship strategies.
• Represent SESR Foundation at forums, conferences and partner meetings.
• Support growth by expanding think tank activities and scalable funding models.

Skills

Event management

CSR partnerships

Fundraising

Institutional relations

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Management / Public Policy / Social Sciences / Communications

Job description

Job Role & Responsibilities

1. Event Planning & Execution

• Design, plan, and execute micro-events, round tables, seminars, and dialogues.

• Manage end-to-end logistics, speaker coordination, and audience engagement.

2. Partnerships & Institutional Outreach

• Build collaborations with universities, schools, and colleges for research programs, talks, and internships.

• Coordinate knowledge-sharing initiatives with academic stakeholders.

3. CSR & Sponsorship Development

• Identify and connect with corporates, industry bodies, and agencies for CSR Funding and Strategic partnerships.

• Develop proposals, sponsorship decks, and long-term relationship strategies.

• Track CSR guidelines and align projects with corporate priorities.

4. Communication & Networking

• Represent SESR Foundation at forums, conferences, and partner meetings.

• Maintain relationships with media, government bodies, and civil society groups.

• Prepare reports, concept notes, and presentations for stakeholders.

5. Strategy & Growth

• Work with the leadership team to expand SESR Foundation’s think tank activities in Lucknow and beyond.

• Develop scalable models for funding, events, and institutional collaborations.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Management / Public Policy / Social Sciences / Communications.

• 2–5 years of experience in Event management, CSR partnerships, fundraising, or institutional relations.

• Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills.

• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and work independently.

• Passion for policy, governance, social impact, and nation-building.

Reporting To:

Director - Programs and Partnerships

Location:

Lucknow (with occasional travel across India)