Job Description

Kheyti

Partnerships Success Manager (Odisha)

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India ·

On-site

Full-time

SaveSave Partnerships Success Manager (Odisha) at Kheyti

About the job

Partnerships Success Manager (Odisha)

 

About Kheyti
 

Kheyti is an agri-tech startup that helps smallholder farmers battle climate change. We design and deliver low-cost, tech-enabled solutions to boost incomes and build resilience for farmers across India. We exist to increase incomes for farmers affected by climate. Our goal is to make climate-smart agriculture accessible at scale.

 

The Opportunity
 

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to anchor our government & CSR partnerships and drive ground-level operations in Andhra Pradesh. As the first point of contact for all state-level government engagements, this person will work closely with internal teams and government stakeholders to meet project goals, and will be responsible for building deep relationships across departments, securing funding agreements, and ensuring smooth implementation and fund flows for Kheyti’s initiatives in the state.
 

Job Type: Full Time
 

Location: Bhubaneswar (travel across Odisha)
 

Reporting to: Head of Govt. Partnerships

 

Key Responsibilities
 

Identify, initiate, and manage relationships with relevant departments in the Andhra Pradesh state government
 

Secure financial MoUs with the state and ensure timely fund disbursement
 

Represent Kheyti in meetings, conferences and review forums in AP
 

Build rapport with a range of stakeholders—from field staff to sections officers to senior bureaucrats
 

Draft proposals, concept notes, and presentations for govt. and CSR
 

Lead internal and external coordination to ensure successful project execution across functions, in line with agreed timelines (typically 120 days).
 

Mobilize local government teams at district and block levels and align Kheyti’s district leads, team leads, and state heads to operational and implementation plans.
 

Troubleshoot and creatively solve challenges around bureaucracy and bottlenecks
 

Report progress to officials & leadership
 

Ideal Candidate
 

You’re an experienced operator who knows how AP’s government functions—and how to get things done. You can build trust across hierarchies, articulate compelling pitches, and patiently navigate the slow and complex world of state bureaucracy. Simultaneously, you have a strong execution mindset to drive on-ground delivery through cross-functional teams. Most importantly, you’re committed to driving change for smallholder farmers.

 

Must-Haves
 

8 – 15 years of experience, including work with/within government systems
 

Proven ability to independently lead government-facing projects
 

Experience securing and managing financial MoUs or receivables from govt.
 

Strong relationship-building skills across administrative levels and CSR 
 

Experience in project implementation, coordination, and field execution within strict timelines.
 

Ability to navigate state bureaucracy with resilience, creativity, and integrity 
 

Nice-to-Haves
 

Rolodex of AP govt. contacts
 

Experience in agriculture, livelihoods, or rural development
 

Experience in implementation-focused nonprofits or startups
 

Not a Fit
 

Pure policy think-tank professionals without on-ground execution experience
 

Pure consultants or liaisons who do standard RFP, tenders, bids – this role needs an entrepreneurial mindset
 

Hiring Process
 

Resume Review
 

Round 1 Interview – With recruiter 
 

Round 2 Interview – With manager
 

Case Study – Evaluate strategic thinking
 

Field Visit + Final Interview – With senior leadership
 

Submit your application at: jobs.kheyti.com