Executive – Global Partnerships & Programs

• *Role Objective**

The International Partnership Executive will be responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships with foreign universities, higher education institutions, international organisations, industry bodies and corporate partners across South Asia, the Middle East and other global markets.

The primary responsibility will be to identify international collaboration opportunities, establish institutional relationships, negotiate partnerships and execute EduSkills International programmes, including Student Immersion Programs, Global Internship Programs, Global Leadership Programs and HR Global Programs.

The role requires an individual with strong international communication, partnership development, business development and programme coordination skills who can build a sustainable global education and talent ecosystem.

• *Key Roles \& Responsibilities**

A. International Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and establish partnerships with foreign universities, colleges, educational institutions and international organisations.
• Develop institutional relationships across South Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other emerging international markets.
• Identify potential universities and strategic partners for academic, cultural, research and industry collaborations.
• Initiate communication with international university leadership, international relations offices, professors and institutional representatives.
• Arrange virtual and physical meetings, institutional visits and partnership discussions.
• Negotiate collaboration terms, MoUs, partnership agreements and programme execution frameworks.
• Build and maintain long\-term relationships with international stakeholders.

B. International Programme Development \& Execution

Drive partnerships and coordinate the execution of EduSkills International programmes, including:

1\. Student Immersion Programs

• Develop short\-term international immersion opportunities for Indian students.
• Coordinate with foreign universities for academic sessions, campus visits, industry exposure and cultural experiences.
• Develop programme itineraries, schedules, institutional engagements and participation plans.
• Coordinate student nominations, registrations and programme execution.

2\. Global Internship Programs

• Establish partnerships with international companies, universities and organisations to facilitate global internship opportunities.
• Identify internship domains and opportunities for students.
• Coordinate with international partners for internship placements, mentorship and project\-based learning.
• Monitor programme delivery and student participation.

3\. Global Leadership Programs

• Develop international leadership and executive learning programmes for students, faculty and institutional leaders.
• Collaborate with foreign universities and industry experts to organise leadership programmes, international conferences and executive interactions.
• Coordinate international exposure visits, leadership sessions and cross\-border knowledge\-sharing initiatives.

4\. HR Global Programs

• Develop international engagement opportunities for HR professionals, CHROs and Talent Acquisition leaders.
• Establish partnerships with international HR associations, universities and corporate organisations.
• Coordinate global HR summits, leadership roundtables, HR exchange programmes and international networking sessions.
• Facilitate cross\-border HR knowledge exchange and corporate collaborations.

C. Business Development \& Partnership Acquisition

• Identify new international markets and opportunities for EduSkills International.
• Develop strategic proposals and partnership presentations for foreign universities and organisations.
• Convert institutional leads into active partnerships and programme engagements.
• Explore revenue\-generating international programmes and institutional collaboration opportunities.
• Develop partnership models, programme pricing and commercial proposals in coordination with management.
• Drive international programme participation through EduSkills' network of 1,000\+ Member Higher Education Institutions in India.

D. International Stakeholder \& Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for international university and institutional partners.
• Coordinate with Indian universities and institutions to facilitate international programme participation.
• Maintain regular communication with international stakeholders across different time zones.
• Coordinate institutional delegations, international visits, meetings and signing ceremonies.
• Ensure effective post\-partnership engagement and long\-term relationship management.

E. Programme Operations \& Coordination

• Coordinate end\-to\-end execution of international programmes.
• Work with internal academic, operations, marketing and finance teams.
• Coordinate programme documentation, student nominations, travel schedules, accommodation and other logistical requirements.
• Track programme timelines, deliverables, participation and partner commitments.
• Prepare partnership progress reports and programme performance reports.

• *Required Skills \& Qualifications**

• Graduate/Postgraduate in International Business, Business Administration, Management, International Relations or related disciplines.
• 2–5 years of experience in international partnerships, institutional relations, business development or education consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship\-building abilities.
• Experience in communicating with international universities, foreign institutions and corporate stakeholders.
• Understanding of international education, student mobility, academic collaborations and global internship programmes.
• Ability to develop partnership proposals, presentations, MoUs and commercial agreements.
• Strong coordination, planning and programme management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically as required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, LinkedIn and CRM tools.

Pay: ₹300,000\.00 \- ₹800,000\.00 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person