About Educate Girls
Founded in 2007, Educate Girls is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities for girls’ education in rural and underserved regions of India. Operating in alignment with India’s Right to Education Act, our scalable and sustainable model has reached over 24,000+ schools across 18,000 villages in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
To date, we have enrolled 1.4+ million out-of-school girls (OOSG) and impacted 18.6+ million beneficiaries. Our Project Pragati aims to support adolescent girls and young women in obtaining 10th-grade credentials and enhancing life opportunities. Our goal is to transform 10 million lives over the next 10 years.
📌 More About Us: www.educategirls.ngo
📌 Project Pragati: Learn More
📌 TED Talk by Founder Safeena: Watch Now
📌 WISE Prize in Education 2023
📌 World’s First Development Impact Bond in Education
📌 First TED Audacious Project from Asia
Job Overview: Government Relations Consultant
We are seeking a Government Relations Consultant to join our State Project Management Unit (PMU) in Jharkhand. This role involves engaging with key government stakeholders, aligning our initiatives with State Open School Program objectives, and ensuring the successful implementation of Project Pragati.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and program managers in the Jharkhand Education Department.
✅ Program Alignment: Ensure our educational initiatives align with government policies, particularly in Open School Program implementation.
✅ Strategic Planning: Assist in planning government scheme convergence for open school fee waivers.
✅ Government Reporting: Prepare detailed reports for government stakeholders, ensuring transparency and compliance.
✅ Capacity Building: Provide training and guidance to government staff and partners to support effective program implementation.
✅ Monitoring & Evaluation: Collaborate with government bodies to track and evaluate program impact.
✅ Networking & Advocacy: Represent Educate Girls in government meetings, workshops, and conferences to build partnerships.
Who Can Apply?
🔹 Education: Bachelor’s in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
🔹 Experience: 5-6 years in government relations, policy implementation, and education-focused projects in Jharkhand.
🔹 Language Proficiency: Fluency in Hindi & English; knowledge of local Jharkhand languages is a plus.
🔹 Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
🔹 Soft Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
🔹 Knowledge of Policies: Familiarity with National Education Policy (NEP), NIPUN Bharat, and Jharkhand’s education framework.
Why Join Us?
At Educate Girls, we believe in creating a meaningful impact. Our work is guided by our core values:
💡 Integrity – We uphold transparency and honesty.
🤝 Collaboration – We work as a team for a shared vision.
⚖️ Gender Equality – We advocate for equal opportunities.
💖 Empathy – We are compassionate and understanding.
🎯 Excellence – We strive for the highest quality in everything we do.
📌 Be part of a movement transforming millions of lives through education!
Apply Now
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a difference, apply today!