Consultant – Skill Development

Medhavi Skills University; Surat; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Medhavi Skills University in Gujarat seeks a self-driven Skill Development Consultant to anchor our presence from Gandhinagar. This independent role focuses on building and managing relationships with state government departments, positioning NSQF-aligned programmes with schools, colleges and universities, and converting partnerships into funded programmes.

You will map courses to NSQF levels, align credits under NCrF, draft proposals and MoUs, and prepare tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with state bodies including departments of Labour, Skill Development & Employment, Skill Development Missions, Directorate of Employment & Training, private schools and colleges.
• Track state and central scheme announcements, tenders, EOIs and RFPs; flag opportunities early and drive internal go/no-go decisions.
• Represent the organisation in departmental meetings, review committees, empanelment processes and government-convened workshops.
• Support empanelment, affiliation and centre approval processes with state agencies and sector skill councils.

Job description

Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a government-notified private State Skills University established under a State Act in Sikkim in 2021, dedicated to advancing quality skill-integrated higher education and entrepreneurship. Recognised by the UGC and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, MSU is a pioneer in converging the skilling ecosystem with formal higher education through its "Industry as Campus" model. The University collaborates extensively with industries and Skill Development Institutes to deliver work-integrated degree programs embedding structured on-the-job training within the curriculum. MSU is a recognised Awarding Body under NCVET, empanelled with DGT, and serves as an anchor university partner with NSDC and the PMU of NSDC International-collectively reinforcing its demand-driven, industry-co-led academic framework. Ranked 4th among India’s Top Skill Universities in the Outlook ICARE Rankings 2025 and supported by over 11 defence partnerships along with multiple national recognitions, MSU stands among India’s leading skill-integrated higher education institutions.

Established in 2013, Medhavi Group is a unified ecosystem comprising MSU and various skill-promoting organisations, dedicated to advancing skill development, vocational training, and industry-integrated higher education. With a strong outcome-driven approach, the Group has trained over 6 lakh learners, achieving more than 70% employability outcomes, and currently supports 20,000+ active students across its diverse programs. Medhavi Group continues to bridge the gap between education and employment by building scalable, industry-aligned talent pathways across India. Work Integrated Skill based Higher Education (WISE) is Medhavi’s flagship industry-integrated initiative built on the principle of "Industry as Campus." It combines academic learning with structured on-the-job training, ensuring students graduate with real work experience and industry-ready skills. Through deep, outcome-driven partnerships with over 300+ leading industry and skill partners across 26+ sectors including Hyundai, Mahindra, IHG Group, Nephroplus, Barbeque Nation, Nexus Select Malls, ClassPlus, Tata Electronics, Marriott, ITC, and others- WISE enables learners to acquire role- specific competencies directly within live business environments. WISE creates a demand-driven talent pipeline for industries that enhances employability, improves workforce productivity, and bridges the industry skill gap.

We are seeking a self-driven Skill Development Consultant to anchor our presence in Gujarat from Gandhinagar. This is an independent, ownership-heavy role: you will build and manage relationships with state government departments and missions, position our NSQF- aligned and credit-linked programmes with schools, colleges and universities, and convert those relationships into signed partnerships and funded programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and sustain working relationships with different state bodies including the Department of Labour, Skill Development & Employment, Skill Development Missions, Directorate of Employment & Training, private schools and colleges and relevant district administrations.
• Track state and central scheme announcements, tenders, EOIs and RFPs; flag opportunities early and drive internal go/no-go decisions.
• Represent the organisation in departmental meetings, review committees, empanelment processes and government-convened workshops.
• Support empanelment, affiliation and centre approval processes with state agencies and sector skill councils.

2. Academic & Qualification Alignment

• Map proposed courses to NSQF levels and the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs).
• Structure programmes for academic credit alignment under NCrF, ensuring credit definitions,learning hours and assessment design stand up to institutional and regulatory scrutiny.
• Coordinate with the academic team on credit transfer, ABC registration and embedding of vocational credits into school and higher education programmes.
• Interpret NCVET, UGC, AICTE and NEP 2020 guidance for institutional partners and translate it into practical implementation plans.
• Draft high-quality proposals, concept notes, MoUs and commercial offers for the introduction of new skill courses in schools, colleges and universities.
• Build costing models, delivery plans, infrastructure requirements and outcome frameworks that are defensible to both academic committees and finance heads.
• Prepare tender and bid documentation for government skilling projects, including technical write-ups, compliance annexures and past-performance narratives.
• Customise pitch material by audience - school management, college principals,