Manager – Strategy & Ecosystem Engagement

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Location: Mumbai preferred | India (Hybrid, with travel) Experience: 7–10 years Reports to: Co-CEO Team: Strategy & Ecosystem Engagement Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience About Ek Kutumb Ek Kutumb is a research organisation working to strengthen the legitimacy and adoption of climate action in India. We conduct deep, values-based research to understand how people think about responsibility, risk, fairness, development, and change — moving beyond surface opinions to uncover enduring value systems that shape behaviour and public acceptance. We translate this research into human intelligence for institutions — helping governments, funders, intermediaries, and large organisations design climate policies, programs, and investments that are socially grounded and politically viable. Our work sits at the intersection of research, public policy, and institutional strategy. About the Role The Manager – Strategy & Ecosystem Engagement will play a central role in shaping and executing Ek Kutumb’s external engagement strategy. Working closely with the Co-CEO and leadership team, you will help identify high-leverage institutional actors, shape external positioning, support senior-level engagements, and contribute to the development of strategic partnerships and advisory opportunities. This role combines structured thinking, external-facing maturity, and disciplined follow-through. It is well suited to someone with strong strategy foundations who is motivated by helping research travel into influence — and who is comfortable operating at the intersection of ecosystem engagement and institutional growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Ecosystem Strategy & Stakeholder Prioritisation Lead mapping and analysis of high-leverage actors across policy, philanthropy, and intermediary networks Contribute to defining and refining stakeholder strategy across states Identify emerging ecosystem opportunities aligned with Ek Kutumb’s priorities Develop structured tracking and prioritisation systems for institutional engagement 2. Senior Engagement Support & External Positioning Support preparation for high-level meetings with funders, policy actors, and institutional partners Develop clear, structured materials that articulate Ek Kutumb’s positioning and value proposition Help design curated roundtables, briefings, and closed-door dialogues Strengthen clarity and coherence of external narratives and institutional messaging 3. Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Support Contribute to shaping engagement pathways with prospective institutional partners Support development of proposals, concept notes, and engagement scopes Help convert ecosystem conversations into structured advisory opportunities Maintain disciplined tracking of engagement pipelines and follow-through Ideal Profile We are seeking a high-calibre professional with 7–10 years of experience in roles combining strategy, stakeholder engagement, and institutional development. You may have worked in: A strategy consulting firm A public policy or governance-focused organisation A philanthropy, impact investing, or advisory setting A climate or development institution operating at systems level You bring: Strong structured thinking and analytical clarity Experience supporting senior stakeholders and high-level engagements High standards in written and visual communication Ability to manage multiple strategic workstreams Professional maturity and sound judgement A serious interest in climate, public policy, and institutional decision-making in India