Associate - Project Catalyst GCVT DET DSD

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

Job summary

Lend A Hand India in Gandhinagar seeks an Associate - Project Catalyst to provide strategic coordination and administrative support across DET, DSD, and GCVT. The role emphasizes government liaison, documentation, and programme delivery.

You will draft official notes in Gujarati and English, maintain work plans, track milestones, and help ensure successful skill development initiatives across Gujarat. A strong communicator with 0–3 years experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences/Work, Education, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Management, Public Policy, Education, or a related field will be an advantage.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, government liaison, skill development, vocational education, or development-sector initiatives.
• Experience working with government departments or public-sector programmes preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DET/DSD/GCVT officials to facilitate programme implementation and follow-up.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and MoMs, track action points.
• Draft official correspondence and government notes in Gujarati and English.
• Develop and maintain work plans, progress reports, and monitor milestones.
• Support DET initiatives related to ITIs, vocational training, employment, and institutional strengthening.
• Assist in qualification management, micro-credentials, assessment planning, assessor deployment, and certification.
• Coordinate SIDH–GSDM portal integration and data/certification issues.
• Support skill development programme planning, implementation, and documentation.
• Coordinate requirements for digital systems hosting and deployment (FRAMS) in consultation with relevant teams.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Planning

Follow-up skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Digital documentation tools

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Professional conduct

Discretion

Accountability

Willingness to travel within Gujarat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences/Work, Education, Engineering or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification in Management, Public Policy, Education or related field (advantage)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate - 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.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Government Coordination, Documentation and Reporting

• Coordinate with designatedofficials and nodal persons of DET, DSD, GCVT, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate programme implementation, interdepartmental coordination, and timely follow-up on proposals, approvals, decisions, and deliverables.
  
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, 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 support government 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 escalade delays asrequired.

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

• Support DET initiatives related toITIs, vocational training, employment, institutional strengthening, and programme implementation.
  
• Support GCVTs 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.

C. DSD – SkillDevelopment Programme Support

• 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 MaximiseTheir Potential Through SkillEducation

Our Approach

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

Our Knowledge 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

• 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

• Bachelors 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

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Gujarati and English.
  
• Professional drafting skills for official correspondence, notes, reports, and meeting minutes.
  
• Strong coordination, stakeholder management, planning, and follow-up skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital documentation tools.
  
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective time management.
  
• Professional conduct, discretion, accountability, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
  
• Willingness to travel within Gujarat 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

Requirements: