Ecosystem & Partnerships Head

MakerGhat is seeking a strategic Ecosystem & Partnerships Head to drive multi-state program expansion and manage national-level collaborations. This person will manage relationships across district leadership, NGOs, and funders to drive multi-state scale-up. This person will orchestrate the ecosystem, ensuring aligned implementation, mutual accountability, and shared ownership. This role will ensure seamless coordination between implementation partners, government bodies, and funders—building an ecosystem that supports large-scale impact. Reports to: MakerGhat Founders Manages: CTC: INR 24 to 28 Lakhs Responsibilities and Duties Partnership Development & Management Identify, onboard, and manage partners across 12 states. Build and maintain strong relationships with government and donor stakeholders. Program Implementation & Operations Oversee national-level execution of programs ensuring quality and consistency. Support regional teams in systems setup, monitoring, and reporting. Strategic Growth & Representation Represent MakerGhat in key forums and collaborative platforms. Identify new opportunities for program scaling and partnerships. Qualifications Must-Have: 7+ years of experience in partnerships or program management roles in education or social development. Proven ability to manage large-scale collaborations and multi-stakeholder projects. Strong communication, negotiation, and systems management skills. Preferred: Prior experience working with state or central government bodies. Understanding of STEM or experiential learning ecosystems. Master’s degree in Public Policy, Development, or Management. Why Join MakerGhat MakerGhat, as the collective’s anchor, is already building open assets, supporting early adopter states, and cultivating a growing community of partners. However, to move from pilots to systems and ensure long-term sustainability, we would like to proactively institutionalize this leadership capacity now. This strategic investment in four core roles will enable the collective to: Design and uphold quality standards across all programs and states. Build a trusted ecosystem of partners, governments, and funders. Generate and share evidence of what works through strong M&E. Craft a compelling national narrative that positions STEM as central to India’s education story. Together, this team will allow Shikshagraha to deliver on its five-year vision of reaching 250 districts, strengthening over 5 lakh public schools, and impacting more than 5 crore children by 2030.