Senior Associate / Lead, Government Partnerships

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with government departments and public institutions.
• Build and nurture relationships with key government stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Support end-to-end proposal development, presentations, concept notes, and government submissions.
• Coordinate responses to RFPs, EOIs, tenders, and other government opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to design solutions aligned with government requirements.
• Manage project execution and stakeholder communication after partnership closure.
• Track partnership milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor developments in government education initiatives, policies, and funding opportunities.
• Represent CENTA at meetings, conferences, and government events as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience in the education, skilling, or EdTech sector.
• Familiarity with government procurement processes, tenders, and RFPs.
• Existing network within education departments or government agencies.
• Experience managing large-scale education or public sector projects.

Perks and benefits

• Purposeful work that creates impact in education.
• Ownership and opportunities to take initiative.
• Continuous learning through diverse projects.
• A collaborative, fast-growing work environment.
• Career growth alongside a mission-driven organization.