Assistant Manager (Government Partnerships)

Lend A Hand India; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is seeking an Assistant Manager (Government Partnerships) to coordinate vocational education initiatives in Gujarat. You will work closely with government departments, project teams, and ecosystem partners to ensure effective execution and monitoring of programs under Samagra Shiksha and related schemes.

The role emphasizes program coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and building strong government relationships to advance LAHI's skill education goals.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in education, skilling, or vocational education preferred.
• Ability to work with government departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support program coordination and implementation in Gujarat for vocational education initiatives.
• Engage with state education departments and ecosystem partners to ensure effective execution.
• Assist in monitoring, reporting, and data management for ongoing programs.
• Coordinate with PMU members, instructors, and field teams to drive quality delivery.
• Prepare for review meetings, consultations, and coordination forums with government departments.
• Support documentation and communication for submissions and updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal & written English

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, Development Studies, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager (Government Partnerships)

Travel: As per the project need

Position Overview:

As the Assistant Manager (Government Partnerships) for Gujarat, you will support the implementation and coordination of vocational education initiatives in the state. This role will involve working closely with government departments, project teams, and ecosystem partners to ensure effective execution, monitoring, and strengthening of vocational education programs under Samagra Shiksha and related initiatives.

You will play a key role in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and follow-through on state priorities, while supporting senior leadership in building strong government relationships and advancing LAHI's goals in skill education.

This role is ideal for someone with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, an understanding of education or skilling programs, and the ability to work effectively within government systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Coordination & Implementation

• Support the implementation of LAHI's vocational education projects and initiatives in Gujarat, including on-ground coordination related to the National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework 2023 for Vocational Education.
• Assist in executing state-level plans under Samagra Shiksha and other related programs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and field staff to ensure timely and effective program delivery.
• Track progress against workplans and support problem-solving during implementation.
• Support engagement with state education departments and other government stakeholders for smooth implementation of vocational education initiatives.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in review meetings, consultations, and coordination forums with government departments.
• Maintain regular follow-up with key officials and stakeholders on program activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Support documentation and communication for submissions, updates, and review processes.

3. Partnership & Ecosystem Engagement

• Assist in building and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders such as NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Vocational Training Providers (VTPs), SCERT, State Education Boards, PSSCIVE, NCVET, and other relevant institutions.
• Coordinate with industry and ecosystem partners to support internships, exposure opportunities, and stronger school-to-work linkages.
• Help organize stakeholder meetings, workshops, consultations, and capacity-building sessions.

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Data Management

• Support the development and implementation of monitoring processes to track program progress and outcomes.
• Compile, review, and analyse program data to support reporting and decision-making.
• Work with teams to strengthen MIS usage, documentation practices, and timely reporting.
• Assist in preparing presentations, dashboards, review notes, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

5. Team Coordination & Capacity Building

• Support coordination with PMU members, project coordinators, instructors, and field teams to drive quality execution.
• Assist senior team members in mentoring and enabling team performance.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing, training, and adoption of best practices across teams

6. Administrative & Operational Support

• Support budget tracking, resource planning, and coordination with internal functions for effective implementation.
• Assist in drafting official notes, proposals, presentations, and other program documents.
• Ensure timely follow-up on action items, approvals, and coordination requirements across stakeholders.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, Development Studies, or a related fied.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; fluency in Gujarati is mandatory and working knowledge of Hindi is required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:

2.Program implementation

3.Education, skilling, or livelihood initiatives

4.Stakeholder coordination

5Team or field-team coordination

• Strong understanding of government schemes and policy frameworks related to education, skilling, or vocational education will be preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the state as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; fluency in Gujarati is mandatory and working knowledge of Hindi is required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Program implementation
• Education, skilling, or livelihood initiatives
• Stakeholder coordination
• Team or field-team coordination
• Strong understanding of government schemes and policy frameworks related to education, skilling, or vocational education will be preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the state as required.
• Strong relationship-building skills with government and ecosystem stakeholders
• Good coordination and follow-through ability across multiple workstreams
• Strong written communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Analytical mindset with comfort in reviewing data and generating insights
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

About Lend A Hand India :

Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a leading national Think Tank/NGO with over 20 years of experience in strengthening India’s skill and vocational education ecosystem. LAHI works closely with 20+ State and UT governments through long-term partnerships, providing technical advisory and Project Management Unit (PMU) support to drive systemic reforms. In Uttar Pradesh, LAHI partners with the Directorate of Training (DTE) and the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) to support large-scale improvements in ITIs, skill education curriculum, assessments, certification, and policy implementation .

Our Mission

Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential Through Skill Education

Our Approach

• Partnership with central-state governments to define, and scale policy
• Building of Centres of Excellence that act as lighthouses for innovation
• Resource organisation for the skilling ecosystem
• Our Knowledge in Action

Through the design & execution of innovative models from training centres, innovation hubs to mobile outreach initiatives, LAHI’s innovative knowledge resource drives both grassroots learning and systemic transformation across India. With 250+ LAHI staff embedded in state education systems across 20+ states, we provide technical and project management support, enabling governments to translate policy into action.