Job Description

Why do we exist? What do we do?

The quality of school education available to students from low-income communities across India is abysmal. Their chances of attending college, or building a career are significantly lower than their high-income peers, condemning them to a life without voice or choice. iTeach was born in 2015 to challenge this status quo and create a level playing field for ALL children.

We run free and high-impact schools and an exceptional college-to-career program for the most disadvantaged students in Pune and Navi Mumbai. We are known for our world-class professional development, our result-oriented team culture, and our student-centric school design. Read more about us at http://iteachschools.org.

Responsibilities:

This role sits within our Government Relations Team. There are two key parts of the Government Partnership Associate role.

Stakeholder Engagement & Liasoning

Identify, build and maintain relationships with all major school-related stakeholders - Administrative representatives: Municipal corporation, Education department, Zilla Parishad, State government, SSC board, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, etc. officials. Political representatives: Corporators, local leaders, community influencers. Be the communication channel and central point of contact between iTeach Schools and the stakeholders. Focus on building the relationship of our school's leaders, social workers, and admin associates with the stakeholders relevant to the school. Resolve issues between the government and iTeach Schools. Keep abreast of any government policies and procedures amendments and update the relevant stakeholders within and outside of iTeach Schools.

Compliance & Systemic reform

Obtain all necessary permissions and compliances for schools from relevant departments. Work with schools to put systems in place via MIS, reporting, and data review in each school regularly. Work with School social workers to set up, train and manage the School Management Committee. Build advocacy at the government level by working with other NGOs in the city. Find and provide access to different scholarships and government benefits for our students.

Prerequisites

Graduate or above, with a major in Social work Minimum 2 years experience in the Social Sector Proficiency in reading, writing, and typing in Marathi and English Prior experience of working with government * Willing and able to travel within Navi Mumbai / Pune and Pimpri