Manager Institutional Partnerships & Strategic Collaborations

About the Role:

Drishti IAS is seeking a proactive result-oriented professional to build and manage strategic partnerships with Central & State Government agencies universities colleges NGOs PSUs uniformed forces (CRPF Police) skill development bodies and allied sectors. The role spans the full partnership lifecycle identification MOU execution project delivery and impact tracking.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Institutional & Government Partnerships

Identify and establish MOUs with Govt. Departments Universities NGOs PSUs and skilling bodies

Engage senior stakeholders Vice Chancellors Govt. Officials Department Heads

Own the complete partnership lifecycle: outreach proposal negotiation MOU execution renewal

Represent Drishti IAS at summits education conclaves and policy forums

Explore EdTech collaboration opportunities across Defence Police Health Agri and Rural Dev. sectors

University & Academic Outreach

Build tie-ups with Central/State Universities IITs NITs and affiliated colleges

Drive career guidance programs skilling seminars campus activations and co-branded initiatives

Maintain a strong pipeline of academic and institutional partnership opportunities

Tender & Opportunity Tracking

Monitor government portals PIB releases RFPs and procurement platforms for relevant opportunities

Evaluate eligibility feasibility and strategic fit for tenders/govt. projects

Align opportunities with national missions: Skill India NSDC NRA and others

Proposal Development & Deal Closure

Prepare concept notes technical/financial proposals presentations and MOU documents

Coordinate with academic legal finance and leadership teams for approvals

Lead negotiations and close partnership deals with institutional stakeholders

Identify CSR-funded education/skilling opportunities with PSUs and corporates

Project Execution & Reporting

Act as SPOC between Drishti IAS and partner institutions for smooth program delivery

Track milestones deliverables compliance timelines and partner satisfaction

Maintain live trackers for leads signed MOUs and renewals

Submit monthly/quarterly performance reports; conduct market research and competitor benchmarking.

Experience & Background

48 years in Institutional Partnerships Govt. Relations University Outreach BD or EdTech

Hands-on experience with MOU/tender frameworks government processes or university administration

MBA/PG in Business Public Policy Law or Education Management preferred

What Youll Be Doing Regularly

Meeting Vice Chancellors Principals Govt. Officials and senior institutional leaders

Drafting and presenting technical/financial proposals to government bodies

Tracking tenders RFPs and policy initiatives across ministries and education bodies

Negotiating and closing MOUs; coordinating multi-stakeholder execution

Required Skills:

Stakeholder Management Proposal writing Negotiation & Deal Closure Market Research & Intelligence