Job Description

Outreach & Expansion Lead

|On-site, Hyderabad

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About UMEED

UMEED has been working with women from low-income communities of Hyderabad since 2014. With our strong ground Level experience, we have developed a deep understanding to create sustainable interventions for empowering women. One of our interventions, First Leap aims to increase the economic participation of women by helping them become job Ready and placing them in entry level jobs. By means of our 3-bucket focus on skill building, mindset development and access to exposure, we aim to build the spirit of 'Voice, Choice and Agency' in women who will not only be empowered to Take charge of their own lives, but will also become proactive catalysts of a sustainable continuation of these values to their communities.

About the Role

As the

Senior Outreach & Government Liaising Lead/Manager

at Umeed (Hyderabad), you will play a strategic role in building and sustaining relationships with government stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will champion advocacy efforts, secure necessary permits, enable smooth coordination, and represent the organization across multi-stakeholder platforms to advance program effectiveness and influence policy outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Government Engagement & Representation

Cultivate and maintain strong connections with government authorities at national, state, and local levels.

Coordinate meetings, official visits, workshops, and negotiations with ministries, local councils, and regulatory bodies.

Monitor and analyze policy, regulatory, and legislative developments; advise senior leadership accordingly.

Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

Identify potential partners, including NGOs, UN agencies, and community leaders, and pursue collaboration.

Represent the organization in clusters, consortia, forums, and coordination platforms.

Develop briefing notes, position papers, talking point s, and policy updates for internal and external audiences.

Compliance, Permissions & Admin Coordination

Oversee acquisition and renewal of government approvals (e.g., registration, licensing, permits), in collaboration with Finance and Program teams.

Maintain robust tracking systems for permits, visas, and official documentation.

Ensure adherence to NGO regulatory requirements, immigration, taxation, and administrative laws.

Capacity Building & Internal Support

Train field and program teams on government engagement protocols and best practices.

Facilitate internal workshops and updates on changing regulations and policies.

Support report drafting, communications, and document translation as needed.

Reporting & Strategic Input

Provide weekly/monthly summaries to the Country Director and leadership on government relations and upcoming regulatory changes.

Contribute to strategic planning and operational risk assessments focused on government interaction.

You'll be a good fit if you

Have Minimum

5 years

of experience in government liaison, outreach, advocacy, or external relations within NGOs, INGOs, or government bodies.

Have successfully navigated complex governmental approval processes and regularly interact with senior officials.

Hold a

Bachelor's degree

in Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, or equivalent (Master's preferred).

Possess strong analytical skills to review policy documents and produce briefing notes or position papers.

Demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Work effectively under pressure, with high organizational skills and attention to detail.

Are culturally sensitive, adaptable, and open to travel.

Are proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems or databases is a plus.

What's in it for you

Steep learning curve with opportunities to interact with various leaders in social sector space. You can own your growth trajectory, explore different roles within the organization.

How to apply

Email your CV & Cover Letter to - connect@umeedforwomen.org with the subject line Application for the position Outreach
& Expansion Lead.

We are urgently hiring for this role. Interviews will be taken on a rolling basis.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?300,000.00 - ?700,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

* total work: 5 years (Preferred)