Associate - Government Partnership, Gandhinagar

Lend-A-Hand India; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lend A Hand India in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, invites an Associate - Government Partnership to support partnerships with DET, DSD, and GCVT. You will coordinate with government officials, draft notes in Gujarati and English, and help monitor programmes to ensure timely delivery in line with policy priorities.

The role requires strong coordination, documentation, and communication skills, plus proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and presentation tools, with willingness to travel within Gujarat as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in English and Gujarati for official correspondence.
• Willingness to travel across Gujarat.
• Experience working with government departments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DET, DSD, GCVT officials to enable programme implementation.
• Draft official notes, reports, and MoMs in Gujarati and English.
• Develop work plans, track milestones, and escalate delays.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of skill initiatives.
• Assist in digitizing processes and coordinating with NCVET guidelines.

Skills

Coordination

Documentation

Written and spoken communication

Time management

English & Gujarati language prof.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management / Public Administration / Social Sciences

Postgraduate qualification in Management / Public Policy

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Digital documentation tools

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Associate - Government Partnership

for Project Catalyst (GCVT,DET,DSD) Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Travel: As per the project need

Position Overview:

The Associate willprovide technical, administrative, and coordination support to initiativesimplemented in collaboration with the Directorate of Employment and Training(DET), Directorate of Skill Development (DSD), and Gujarat Council ofVocational Training (GCVT), Government of Gujarat.

The role involvessupporting programme planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, andstakeholder coordination to ensure timely execution of departmental prioritiesin alignment with government policies, guidelines, and programme objectives Key Responsibilities:

A. Government Coordination, Documentation and Reporting

• Coordinate with designatedofficials and nodal persons of DET, DSD, GCVT, and other relevant stakeholdersto facilitate programme implementation, interdepartmental coordination, andtimely follow-up on proposals, approvals, decisions, and deliverables.
  
• Organise meetings, prepareagendas, Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), briefing notes, and review presentations;track action points and maintain records of departmental communications,submissions, decisions, and approvals.
  
• Draft official correspondence,government notes, proposals, and reports in Gujarati and English, and supportgovernment file processing for administrative approvals and decision-making.
  
• Develop and maintain work plans,deliverable trackers, and progress reports; monitor milestones, identifyimplementation bottlenecks, coordinate issue resolution, and elevate delays asrequired.

B. DET & GCVT –Vocational Training, Awarding and Assessment Support

• Support DET initiatives related toITIs, vocational training, employment, institutional strengthening, andprogramme implementation.
  
• Support GCVT's functions as anNCVET-recognised Awarding Body (Dual), including monitoring, evaluation,renewal, compliance, and quality improvement processes, as assigned.
  
• Assist in developing SOPs,monitoring frameworks, performance indicators, grading systems, and compliancedocumentation as per NCVET guidelines.
  
• Coordinate activities related toqualification/job-role adoption, qualification management, micro-credentials,assessment planning, assessor deployment, and certification.
  
• Facilitate coordination onSIDH–GSDM portal integration, batch mapping, assessment data, andcertification-related issues.
• Support planning, implementation,monitoring, and documentation of skill development initiatives, proposals, anddepartmental priorities.
  
• Coordinate operational andtechnical requirements for digital systems, including FRAMS, such as hosting,deployment, technical support, and handover, in consultation with relevantteams.
  
• Support departmental activitiesrelated to India/world skill competitions, workshops, events, and otherassigned initiatives.

About Lend A Hand India: Lend A HandIndia (LAHI) is a leadingnational Think Tank/NGO with over 20 years ofexperience in strengthening India’s skill and vocationaleducation ecosystem. LAHI works closely with 20+ State and UTgovernments through long-term partnerships, providingtechnical advisory and Project Management Unit (PMU)support to drive systemic reforms.

Our Mission

EquipSchool Students to Maximise Their Potential Through SkillEducation

Our Approach

• Partnership withcentral-state governments to define, and scalepolicy
• Building of Centresof Excellence that act as lighthouses for innovation
• Resourceorganisation for the skilling ecosystem

OurKnowledge in Action

Through the design& execution of innovative models from trainingcentres, innovation hubs to mobile outreach initiatives,LAHI’s innovative knowledge resource drives bothgrassroots learning and systemic transformation acrossIndia. With 250+ LAHI staff embedded in state educationsystems across 20+ states, we provide technical andproject management support, enabling governments to translatepolicy into action.

Our Reach

LAHI’s currentscale of work includes -

• 20+ States and UTs
• 15000+ Schools
• 15 Lakh+ Students
• 250+ Team Members
  

What Truly Sets aCareer at Lend A Hand India Apart –

• Work as a SystemsArchitect, not just an Implementer: You help build andrefine the system itself, influencing policy and creatinglasting change.
• Experience the thrillof scale with depth: See your ideas andefforts replicated across thousands of schools, impactingmillions of students in a measurable way.
• Master Complex Collaboration: Gain unparalleledexperience navigating and synergizing the worlds of government,corporate CSR, and community.
• Career with aTangible Legacy: Your work directlycreates skilled professionals, confident entrepreneurs, and astronger national economy.
• Investment in you: We offer competitivecompensation, comprehensive support & robust benefits and aculture that actively champions your professional developmentand holistic well-being.
  

Requirements

Qualifications andExperience

• Bachelor's degree in Management,Public Administration, Social Sciences/Work, Education, Engineering, or arelated discipline.
  
• Postgraduate qualification inManagement, Public Policy, Education, or a related field will be an advantage.
  
• 0–3 years of relevant experiencein project coordination, government liaison, skill development, vocationaleducation, or development-sector initiatives.
  
• Experience working with governmentdepartments or public-sector programmes will be preferred.
  
• Fresh graduates with strongcoordination, documentation, and analytical skills may also be considered
  
• Strong written and verbalcommunication skills in Gujarati and English.
  
• Professional drafting skills forofficial correspondence, notes, reports, and meeting minutes.
  
• Strong coordination, stakeholdermanagement, planning, and follow-up skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and digital documentation tools.
  
• Analytical thinking, attention todetail, problem-solving ability, and effective time management.
  
• Professional conduct, discretion,accountability, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
  
• Willingness to travel withinGujarat for meetings, events, and field-level coordination, as required.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Strong Coordination and Relationship-Building Skills
• Proactive and Self-Motivated
• Strong Ownership and Accountability
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail and Organisational Skills