Asst. Manager /Deputy Manager - Skill Education

Lend A Hand India

Posted: 2 months ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

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Job Title: Manager (Government Partnerships)

Location: Gandhingar (Gujarat)

Travel : As per the need of the projects within thestate

Position Overview:

As the Manager (Government Partnerships) for Gujarat state,you will provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation ofvocational education initiatives. This role involves high-level governmentliaison, stakeholder engagement, program monitoring, resource management, andteam leadership to drive impactful vocational education programs across twostates.

While leading the State you will be responsible forstrategizing and managing the overall implementation of vocational education inGujarat as part of the Samagra Shiksha or any other similar programs. You willlead the end to end management of the Vocational education program in thestate, coordinate with government officials, oversee program execution, developpartnerships, manage teams, and drive policy advocacy to ensure the successfulimplementation and scaling of vocational education initiatives.

This role requires strong leadership, project and teammanagement, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigategovernment systems and influence policy.

Lend A Hand Indiamission:

Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential ThroughSkill Education

Our Approach:

Direct implementation in schools

Partnership with central-state governments to define, and scalepolicy

Building of Centres of Excellence that act as lighthousesfor innovation

Resource organisation for the skilling ecosystem

Our Knowledge in Action:

Through the design & execution of innovative models fromtraining centres, innovation hubs to mobile outreach initiatives, LAHIinnovative knowledge resource drives both grassroots learning and systemictransformation across India. With 250+ LAHI staff embedded in state educationsystems across 20+ states, we provide technical and project management supportenabling governments to translate policy into action.

Our Reach:

LAHIcurrent scale of work includes,

20+ States and UTs

15000+ Schools

15 Lakh+ Students

250+ Team Members

What Truly Sets a Career at Lend A Hand India Apart:

Work as a Systems Architect, not just an Implementer: You help build and refine the system itself, influencing policy and creating lasting change.

Experience the thrill of scale with depth: See your ideas and efforts replicated across thousands of schools, impacting millions of students in a measurable way.

Master Complex Collaboration: Gain unparalleled experience navigating and synergizing the worlds of government, corporate CSR, and community.

Career with a Tangible Legacy: Your work directly creates skilled professionals, confident entrepreneurs, and a stronger national economy.

Investment in you: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive support & robust benefits and a culture that actively champions your professional development and holistic well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategy

Drive different projects and initiatives of Lend A Hand India in Gujarat and Maharashtra including on ground implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework 2023 for Vocational Education

Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for implementing vocational education under the Samagra Shiksha Program in the state.

Build alignment with national and state education policies, collaborating with relevant stakeholders for effective execution.

Build partnerships and collaborations with different stakeholder groups including non-profits, government bodies and philanthropic and CSR organisations for supporting projects

Government Liaison& Policy Advocacy

Serve as the primary point of contact for state-level education departments, ensuring smooth implementation of vocational education initiatives.

Represent LAHI in government meetings, forums, and consultations to advocate for skill education reforms.

Work closely monitor vocational education activities of State PMU unit

Periodic meetings and reporting to Sr Govt. officials and key stakeholders

Stakeholder Management & Industry Engagement

Develop and strengthen partnerships with NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Vocational Training Providers (VTPs), State Institutions like SCERT and State Education Board and other key organizations like PSSCIVE, NCVET , etc. .

Facilitate active participation of industry partners to enhance skill training and employment linkages for students.

Organize and lead multi-stakeholder meetings, conferences, and training sessions.

Program Implementation & Monitoring

Manage PMU Team, ensuring high-quality delivery of skill-based education.

Develop monitoring frameworks and data-driven decision-making processes to track program impact.

Drive the key initiative of Internships, employer and partner connect and effective roll out of technology systems in the state.

Budgeting & Resource Management

Manage state-level program budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient implementation.

Work with internal teams to streamline processes and documentation, including drafting official proposals, presentations, and government submissions.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead and mentor State teams (Project Management Units and project implementation team on ground project coordinators, instructors, and field staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Provide training and capacity-building support to ensure teams are well-equipped to deliver high-impact programs.

Ensure knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across teams.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Masterdegree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, ora related field.

810 years of experience in:

Government engagement

Program implementation

Experience in leading a team

Strongunderstanding of government schemes and policy frameworks related to educationand skill development experience in:

Advocacy

Project management

Strategic planning

Managing large-scale education programs

Ability to work independently while being a team player in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel extensively within and outside the state as required

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Well versed with MIS systems

Experience leading vocational/skill development initiatives

Key Attributes -

Proven ability to build and manage relationships with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders

Strong advocacy and negotiation skills to influence policy decisions

Ability to manage large teams, multi-stakeholder coordination, and complex program implementation

Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making and reporting skills

Fluency in English and the stateofficial language (spoken and written)

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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