Partnerships Success Manager (Madhya Pradesh)
About Kheyti
Kheyti is an agri-tech startup that helps smallholder farmers battle climate change. We design and deliver low-cost tech-enabled solutions to boost incomes and build resilience for farmers across India. We exist to increase incomes for farmers affected by climate. Our goal is to make climate-smart agriculture accessible at scale.
The Opportunity
Were looking for a dynamic leader to anchor our government & CSR partnerships and drive ground-level operations in Madhya Pradesh. As the first point of contact for all state-level government engagements this person will work closely with internal teams and government stakeholders to meet project goals and will be responsible for building deep relationships across departments securing funding agreements and ensuring smooth implementation and fund flows for Kheytis initiatives in the state.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Bhopal (travel across Madhya Pradesh)
Reporting to: Head of Govt. Partnerships
Key Responsibilities
Identify initiate and manage relationships with relevant departments in the MP state government
Secure financial MoUs with the state and ensure timely fund disbursement
Represent Kheyti in meetings conferences and review forums in Madhya Pradesh
Build rapport with a range of stakeholdersfrom field staff to sections officers to senior bureaucrats
Draft proposals concept notes and presentations for govt. and CSR
Lead internal and external coordination to ensure successful project execution across functions in line with agreed timelines (typically 120 days).
Mobilize local government teams at district and block levels and align Kheytis district leads team leads and state heads to operational and implementation plans.
Troubleshoot and creatively solve challenges around bureaucracy and bottlenecks
Report progress to officials & leadership
Ideal Candidate
Youre an experienced operator who knows how Madhya Pradeshs government functionsand how to get things done. You can build trust across hierarchies articulate compelling pitches and patiently navigate the slow and complex world of state bureaucracy. Simultaneously you have a strong execution mindset to drive on-ground delivery through cross-functional teams. Most importantly youre committed to driving change for smallholder farmers.
Must-Haves
5 15 years of experience including work with/within government systems
Proven ability to independently lead government-facing projects
Experience securing and managing financial MoUs or receivables from govt.
Strong relationship-building skills across administrative levels and CSR
Experience in project implementation coordination and field execution within strict timelines.
Ability to navigate state bureaucracy with resilience creativity and integrity
Nice-to-Haves
Rolodex of MP govt. contacts
Experience in agriculture livelihoods or rural development
Experience in implementation-focused nonprofits or startups
Not a Fit
Pure policy think-tank professionals without on-ground execution experience
Pure consultants or liaisons who do standard RFP tenders bids this role needs an entrepreneurial mindset
Hiring Process
Resume Review
Round 1 Interview With recruiter
Round 2 Interview With manager
Final Round Interview
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