Manager (Government Partnerships - Gujarat)
- Company
Lend a Hand India
- Location
Gandhi Nagar, Delhi, India
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
8 - 10 years
About Lend a Hand India
Lend A Hand India, established in 2006 in Pune, Maharashtra, is a non-profit organization working at the intersection of education and livelihood to provide youth employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Lend A Hand India focuses on integrating vocational education with mainstream education at secondary and higher secondary education levels (Grades 9-12 and students aged 14-18) to make secondary education more meaningful and interesting for their sustainable livelihoods. We set up labs with requisite tools and equipment, recruit and train qualified vocational trainers, arrange internship opportunities for the students, and get them assessed and certified, followed by placement support. Students are also provided internship opportunities with small or micro-enterprises to help them gain real-life exposure to the “World of Work.” We also bridge the gap between policy and execution by providing technical and project management support to the state governments to scale up vocational education. Our team members are co-located within the state education department, helping the state formulate the policy for vocational education and ensure effective execution. Out of 270+ employees, 50+ Lend A Hand India staff members support 25 states across India. Lend A Hand India's current scale in partnership with state governments is 12,000+ schools with 1.2 million+ students.
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Overview of the Role
As the Manager (Government Partnerships) for Gujarat state, you will provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation of vocational education initiatives. This role involves high-level government liaison, stakeholder engagement, program monitoring, resource management, and team leadership to drive impactful vocational education programs across two states. While leading the State you will be responsible for strategizing and managing the overall implementation of vocational education in Gujarat as part of the Samagra Shiksha or any other similar programs. You will lead the end to end management of the Vocational education program in the state, coordinate with government officials, oversee program execution, develop partnerships, manage teams, and drive policy advocacy to ensure the successful implementation and scaling of vocational education initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, project and team management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate government systems and influence policy.
Job Description
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.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• 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 state’s official language (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Education
Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, or a related field.
Experience
8–10 Years Of Experience in Government engagement Program implementation and Experience in leading a team