Associate/ Senior Associate (Catalyst -CBSE)

LEND A HAND INDIA (UK); Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lend A Hand India is a national NGO working to strengthen India's skill and vocational education ecosystem. The Associate/Senior Associate (Catalyst - CBSE) will strengthen Skill Education implementation in CBSE-affiliated private schools, building partnerships with schools and coordinating with officials and programme teams for effective rollout.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, field coordination, data management, and advocacy to advance NEP 2020-aligned initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management or related field (Master’s degree an advantage).
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with schools, NGOs, or skilling/education programs is desirable.
• Familiarity with CBSE, NEP 2020, Skill education, or school systems is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and report writing; strong documentation and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain partnerships with CBSE-affiliated private schools for Skill Education program implementation.
• Serve as primary contact for partner schools to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
• Support onboarding of new partner schools and facilitate long-term engagement.
• Coordinate with schools to support Skill Education / Kaushal Bodh implementation per CBSE guidelines.
• Work with training and operations teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Plan and coordinate Capacity Building Programmes, school visits, and exposure activities; conduct field visits to assess on-ground implementation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Communication

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Canva

Job description

Associate/ Senior Associate (Catalyst -CBSE)

• Date Opened 02/26/2026
• Country India

Job Description

Job Title: Associate/ Senior Associate (Catalyst - CBSE)

Travel: As per project requirements within the state

Position Overview:

The Associate/ Senior Associate - CBSE will play a key role instrengthening Skill Education implementation in CBSE-affiliated private schoolsby building and managing strategic partnerships. The role involves closecoordination with officials, school leaders, and internal programme teams tosupport effective rollout of Skill Education and Kaushal Bodh initiatives inalignment with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE-2023.

This role demands strong communication,stakeholder management, coordination, and data management skills, along with adeep commitment to work with government officials and private schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership Development & Management

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships withCBSE-affiliated private schools for implementation of Skill Educationprograms.
• Act as a key point of contact for partner schools, ensuringsmooth communication and collaboration.
• Support onboarding of new partner schools and facilitatelong-term engagement.

Program Implementation Support

• Coordinate with schools to support implementation of SkillEducation / Kaushal Bodh as per CBSE guidelines.
• Work closely with training, and operations teams to ensuretimely execution of projects.
• Support planning and coordination of Capacity BuildingProgrammes (CBPs), school visits, exposure visits, and otherpartnership-led initiatives.
• Undertake frequent field visits to schools to assess thequality ofon-ground implementation and provide support.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with school leaders (Principals, Vice-Principals),teachers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support communication related to notifications, letters,reports, and programme documentation in coordination with CBSE andinternal teams.
• Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
• Track partnership progress, school engagement, and programmemilestones.
• Collect, compile, and analyse data from partner schools forreporting purposes.
• Prepare periodic reports, presentations, and documentationfor internal review and external stakeholders.
• Support advocacy efforts for Skill Education among schoolsand education stakeholders.
• Represent Lend A Hand India at school events and exposurevisits of Principals as required.

About Lend A Hand India :

Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a leading nationalThink Tank/NGO with over 20 years of experience in strengthening India’s skilland vocational education ecosystem. LAHI works closely with 20+ State and UTgovernments through long-term partnerships, providing technical advisory andProject Management Unit (PMU) support to drive systemic reforms.

Our Mission

Equip School Students to MaximiseTheirPotential Through Skill Education

Our Approach

• Direct implementation in schools
• Partnership with central-stategovernments to define, and scale policy
• Building of Centres ofExcellence that act as lighthouses for innovation
• Resource organisation for theskilling ecosystem

Our Knowledge in Action

Through the design & execution ofinnovative models from training centres, innovation hubs to mobile outreachinitiatives, LAHI’s innovative knowledge resource drives both grassrootslearning and systemic transformation across India. With 250+ LAHI staffembedded in state education systems across 20+ states, we provide technical andproject management support, enabling governments to translate policy intoaction.

Our Reach

• 20+ States and UTs

What Truly Sets a Career at Lend A Hand IndiaApart –

• Work asa Systems Architect, not just an Implementer: You help build and refine thesystem itself, influencing policy and creating lasting change.
• Experience the thrill of scale with depth: See your ideas and effortsreplicated across thousands of schools, impacting millions of students in ameasurable way.
• MasterComplex Collaboration: Gain unparalleled experience navigating and synergizingthe worlds of government, corporate CSR, and community.
• Careerwith 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 professionaldevelopment and holistic well-being

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’sdegree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, ora related field (Master’s degree will be an added advantage)
• 1-3years of relevant work experience
• Experienceworking with schools, NGOs, or skilling/education programs is highlydesirable.
• Familiaritywith CBSE, NEP 2020, Skill education, or school systems will be an addedadvantage.
• Proficiencyin MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Canva) and report writing.
• Excellentdocumentation, reporting, and analytical abilities.
• Strongcoordination and communication skills for working with senior governmentofficials and school leaders.
• Strongrelationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proactive,detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Abilityto work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Abilityto work on strict timelines, stretch schedules and flexible with worktiming for any urgent and immediate requirement from theOrganization/Government.
• Patience,Persistence & Perseverance (The 3Ps), essential for system – levelchange.
• Exceptionalrelationship-building skills and the humility to work collaboratively.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about improving school education through skill integration and who enjoysworking closely with education systems and communities at the grassroots level

Personal Attributes:

• Mission-Driven& Passionate about Education
• Deepcommitment to strengthening school education through skill integration inalignment with national reforms like NEP 2020.
• Relationship-Oriented
• Naturallybuilds trust with school leaders, government officials, and internalteams; values long-term partnerships over transactional engagement
• Adaptable& Flexible
• Comfortablewith field travel, dynamic school environments, evolving guidelines, andurgent requirements.