Senior Manager - Partner Compliance and Relationship

This role involves managing relationships with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and smooth coordination between government departments and internal teams. The position requires supporting project expansion through proposal development, maintaining accurate data management, and overseeing both internal and external compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The candidate will also be responsible for preparing progress reports, monitoring subsidies, conducting field visits to schools, and developing training programs to keep teams aligned with compliance requirements. Additionally, the role acts as an advisor on legal and technical compliance matters to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management: Maintain consistent engagement with regulatory authorities to build strong partnerships, understand their requirements, and respond promptly to queries. Facilitate coordination between government entities and internal stakeholders regarding contractual obligations, policies, examinations, academic calendars, payment structures, and other program-related issues.

Project Expansion and Proposal Development: Assist in identifying opportunities for expanding existing partnerships by analyzing relevant data and collaborating with Area and Regional teams to assess potential schools. Prepare and submit comprehensive proposals supported by necessary documentation.

Data Management: Ensure timely and accurate data entry on government portals by coordinating with regulatory bodies and internal teams. Monitor data quality, address discrepancies, and oversee corrective actions to resolve data-related issues efficiently.

External and Internal Compliance: Support the creation, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with regulatory requirements. Communicate updates in regulations to relevant teams and monitor compliance through regular audits of data, documentation, and field-level practices. Identify compliance gaps and coordinate corrective measures to ensure timely resolution.

Progress Reporting: Oversee the preparation and submission of periodic reports in line with contractual and government requirements. Collaborate with various departments to compile and validate data related to staff and student attendance, assessments, infrastructure, repairs and maintenance, and other program deliverables. Track annual plans and highlight any deviations from agreed timelines.

Subsidy Monitoring and Management: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize per-child subsidies from regulatory bodies. Analyze monthly subsidy trends, identify influencing factors, and coordinate timely corrective actions to maximize funding.

Field Visits: Conduct regular visits to schools to assess implementation challenges, monitor compliance, and facilitate the resolution of issues on the ground.

Team Training: Develop and deliver orientation and training programs for area and school teams focused on compliance requirements. Conduct refresher sessions and reorientations when there are changes in regulations or policies.

Advisor on Policy Compliance: Provide expert advice to senior leadership on legal and technical matters related to compliance with major government decisions.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in management, law, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience managing large-scale donor-funded projects, preferably with a focus on compliance.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- In-depth understanding of local regulatory frameworks, including government acts and service rules.
- Proficiency in conflict management, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, with strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, and emerging applications.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of education, government relations, and compliance, contributing to impactful projects with significant social value.