Qualification & Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in any field and 3+ years of work experience.
- Excellent project management skills.
- A partnership mindset with the ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong execution abilities and problem-solving skills to tailor strategies to community needs.
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently and drive progress to goals.
Responsibilities
As The Manager, Partnerships and School Launch, you will:
1. Collaborating with Entrepreneurs:
- Collaborate with entrepreneurs to align on the most suitable school launch approach and work with them to develop detailed launch plans and milestones.
- Conduct bi-monthly check-ins with entrepreneurs. Work with them to address challenges and provide hands-on support to enable timely execution.
- Emphasize partnership development, helping entrepreneurs build the skills needed to form and maintain strategic relationships.
2. School Launch Toolkit and Registration:
- Develop comprehensive toolkits for different types of launches, ensuring they are easy to use.
- Assist entrepreneurs in navigating the documentation and registration processes for establishing schools.
3. Progress Tracking and Reporting:
- Establish processes and reporting systems to help track milestones and on-the-ground progress of entrepreneurs.
4. Fundraising Support:
- Help entrepreneurs become CSR ready, thought-partner on funding readiness, and provide on-ground support when needed. Support them in their pitch strategy and go in meetings with them as and when needed.
Manager, Partnerships & School Launch
Summary
Power the successful launch of schools for children from low-income households by facilitating the launch process. Oversee a portfolio of schools, collaborate closely with entrepreneurs in the 18-month Circle Incubation, and offer support to ensure they progress.
This hands-on role involves tailoring and implementing school launch strategies from private-public partnerships to school takeovers, with a strong focus on partnerships. The role also includes supporting the entrepreneurs at The Circle with fundraising and building partnerships.