Manager - Government Liaison

 

- Approaching the government/municipal authorities of various cities in Maharashtra for communicating about the Lighthouse program.
- Collaborate with authorities for identification of physical space for the Lighthouse center in accordance with organizations specifications.
- Work with authorities to secure all required authorizations and permissions to facilitate the smooth implementation of Lighthouse Communities programs.
- 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 in Maharashtra and handing it over to the team.
- Building and maintaining a good relationship with Government officials, corporators, and potential stakeholders.
- Proactively coordinate and advocate on Lighthouse Communities' behalf with local officials to ensure that the desired outcomes for Lighthouse communities activities are achieved.
- Accompany the other senior staff to meetings with government officials and facilitate conversations for the smooth representation of Lighthouse -  - Communities in those meetings.
- Submission of periodic progress reports to government officials and corporators.
- Ensure that the management is aware of and understands any concerns of government officials regarding the organizations' operations.
- Prepare and share regular progress reports with internal stakeholders.
Maintain and upkeep records of all the assets given by the government.

 

- Graduate or Post Graduation in any field, with 6+ years of experience working in government liaisoning preferably in both social and corporate sectors
- Self-driven, excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Strong people management, project management, and data analytics skill
- Strong orientation towards relationship building and problem-solving
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English,Hindi & Marathi (Mandatory)
- Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity
- Open to extensive travel across Maharashtra and ,if required outside Maharashtra.