Position: Manager - National Expansion and Govt. Relationship

Organization: Lighthouse Communities Foundation 

Location: Pune

Reporting To: Senior Manager- Expansions

About the role:

As a member of the expansion team, you will be responsible for the pre-partnership activities, which include research and assessment of new cities, connecting with potential stakeholders, building a relationship with government officials, and launching Lighthouses in new cities. You will be working very closely with government authorities and donors in this position to craft an expansion strategy and also help build the team.
Your role in supplementing the Organisational goals:
Approaching the government/municipal authorities of various cities In India to communicate about the Lighthouse program. 
Prepare proposals, presentations and budgets and submit them to potential Govt. departments. 
Conduct feasibility mapping of the locations 
Continuous follow-up with authorities for approval of proposals and setting up Lighthouses.
Collaborate with authorities for identification of physical space for the Lighthouse center in accordance with organisation’s specifications.
Ensuring the development of the physical space in time for the launch of the Lighthouse.
Supporting the launch of the Lighthouse in the new cities and handing it over to the team.
Building and maintaining a good relationship with the potential stakeholders

Who we are looking for:
Post Graduation, preferably in the social domain.
4-6+ years of experience in program management or marketing, preferably in the social sector.
High level of integrity and commitment 
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
Excellent at writing proposals, presentations, budgeting, feasibility studies
Strong orientation to client servicing
Excellent technical skills including Excel and PowerPoint presentation
Extensive and continuous travelling to different cities/states

Base Location: Pune
Does it sound exciting? If yes, Please send your application