Website:
ispp.org.in
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About Indian School of Public Policy
The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) is building the next generation of policy leaders for a rising India. Through rigorous programmes, industry engagement, and a growing alumni ecosystem, ISPP prepares professionals to navigate complex governance and development challenges and create real-world impact.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Partnerships (Primary KRA)
- Build and manage partnerships with corporates, consulting firms, government bodies, multilateral agencies, foundations, and policy organisations
- Identify and pursue opportunities for executive education, sponsored cohorts, customised programmes, and institutional collaborations
- Develop long-term engagement plans for key partner organisations
- Work with leadership to convert partnerships into repeat institutional relationships
2. Placement Pipeline Development
- Build recruiter relationships aligned with ISPP programme portfolios
- Create structured hiring pipelines across consulting, advisory, CSR, development, public sector, and policy organisations
- Translate BD partnerships into internship and full-time hiring opportunities
- Track employer engagement depth and conversion into placement outcomes
3. Strategic Employer Engagement
- Lead employer outreach, institutional visits, and partnership discussions
- Organise employer roundtables, industry briefings, and hiring interactions
- Position ISPP as a talent partner for organisations working in public systems, governance, and development
- Leverage the alumni ecosystem by working with the designated PDM lead and the Executive Education lead.
4. Market Intelligence & Institutional Positioning
- Track hiring trends across policy, consulting, government advisory, and development sectors
- Provide insights to leadership on emerging employer demand and partnership opportunities
- Support the positioning of ISPP programmes based on employer feedback and market signals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Public Policy, Management, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, placements, or institutional engagement
- Proven track record of building relationships that convert into measurable outcomes (revenue, hiring, partnerships)
- Strong network across corporate, consulting, government, development, and education ecosystems
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders and close institutional collaborations
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and execution skills
- Interest in education, public policy, or institution building
Kindly note that we are not considering applications from candidates with more than 15 years of experience for this role. We appreciate your understanding.
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