Deputy / Assistant Manager (Government Partnership)
Lend A Hand India
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Résumé du poste
Lend A Hand India in Hyderabad invites applications for Deputy/Assistant Manager (Government Partnership). The role collaborates with Dept of School Education and Samagra Shiksha to drive school-based skill education reforms across Telangana, engaging senior bureaucrats and directing PMU operations from the state level.
You will work on policy implementation, data-driven governance, and stakeholder coordination, with exposure to IAS officers and state departments, enabling scalable impact in
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Education, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong experience in stakeholder engagement with government bodies.
- Experience in policy development and data-driven governance.
Responsabilités
- Engage with state and central ministries and departments for Skill Education delivery.
- Coordinate between Samagra Shiksha, SCERT, State Board and Skill Development Dept.
- Facilitate Skill Lab setups, book distribution, internships, and AI in curriculum.
- Drive budget alignment for Skill Education initiatives.
- Onboard and guide vocational teachers and partners.
- Coordinate training and ToT programs.
- Monitor PMU operations with IAS/state officers; prepare progress reports.
- Maintain documentation and liaison with government counterparts.
- Support LAHI projects in Telangana and other states as needed.
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Description du poste
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha, Telangana Skill Education component as part of a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). The Assistant/ Deputy Manager will lead school based skill education reforms across the state, working directly with senior bureaucrats (including IAS officers) on Skill Education strengthening, managing co-ordination between National & State level Institutions in Education & Skilling domain, policy implementation & Tech & Data based governance improvement. Based in Hyderabad, the role combines strategic exposure, scale based execution and high-impact work in India’s skilling & education ecosystem.
- State & Central Ministry: Facilitate co-ordination between State School Education dept (Samagra Shiksha) & other Central institutions: Ministry of Education, NCVET, PSSCIVE, SSCs etc under established State & Centre channel for Samagra Shiksha based Skill Education delivery in schools
- Inter-State Depts: Facilitate coordination between Dept of School Education (Samagra Shiksha), SCERT, State Board, Dept of Skill Development & other relevant departments for School based Skill Education delivery support
- Skill Education Delivery as per Scheme & Policy: Facilitate Skill Education delivery in Govt Schools at Scale in alignment with CSSVSE scheme, NEP-NCF mandate & State Vision for Skill Education for thousands of schools (Grade 6-12)
- Facilitate design & delivery of System setup in Schools: e.g-Skill lab setup in Schools, Skill Education Books delivery, Internships for School Students, AI integration in Skill Education curriculum etc
- Facilitate sufficient govt budget allocation to Skill Education in coordination with State School Education dept & Ministry of Education
- Vocational Teacher Onboarding Facilitation: Support onboarding and management of vocational training partners (VTPs) & Vocational Teachers/ Trainers (VTs).
- Training: Coordinate Vocational/ Skill Education teacher training, Training of Trainers (ToT) and master trainer development.
- Support development of training resources and capacity-building systems.
- Facilitate effective monitoring through State based Monitoring platform; Monthly District & VTP review meeting; keeping IAS/State officers updated on progress through data & reports
- Prepare progress reports and analytical presentations for program reviews
- Facilitate large data collection from govt schools, analytics & outcome reporting to IAS & other senior officials for timely decision making around Skill Education
- Facilitate Students Internships (Grade 11-12), Career Counselling, Job Fairs, Higher Education pathways by planning & designing intervention at the State level
- Facilitate delivery of the same in schools as per State budget & program allocation
- Manage PMU Team at State level
- Guide & Mentor all PMU team members of the State
- Support day-to-day functioning of the Skill/Vocational Education PMU at Samagra Shiksha, School Education Dept
- Coordinate with senior officers, including IAS and State Services officers, for meetings, reviews, and follow-ups
- Prepare briefing notes, presentations, concept notes, and action trackers for senior bureaucrat/IAS leadership
- Track meeting outcomes, decisions, and implementation timelines
- Prepare periodic progress reports, and presentations
- Maintain records of PMU activities, meetings, and outputs
- Ensure professional communication between Lend A Hand India and Government counterparts
Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a leading national Think Tank/Non Profit Organisation 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 Telangana, LAHI partners with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha to support large-scale improvements in school based Skill Education (6-12) delivery. Currently, In 20+ States 22,000+ schools and 25 lakh + students are supported by LAHI through 300+ team members working Pan-India.
Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential Through Skill Education
- 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
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.
LAHI’s current scale of work includes -
- 20+ States and UTs
- 15000+ Schools
- 15 Lakh+ Students
- 250+ Team Members
- Work as a Systems Architect, not just an Implementer: You help build and refine the system itself, influencing policy and creating lasting change.
- Experience the thrill of scale with depth: See your ideas and efforts replicated across thousands of schools, impacting millions of students in a measurable way.
- Master Complex Collaboration: Gain unparalleled experience navigating and synergizing the worlds of government, corporate CSR, and community.
- Career with 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 professional development and holistic well-being.
- Overall experience of 5-10+ years in Education & Govt PMU Management
- Prior experience of Education/Skill Development
- Prior experience of working with State level Senior bureaucrats/ IAS (preferred)
- Experience of relevant fellowship desirable (Education/Skilling: Gandhi, TFI, MGNF etc)
- Prior experience working with State or Central Government departments preferred
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Education, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Relevant fellowships (e.g., MGNF, Gandhi Fellowship, TFI, etc.) will be an added advantage
- Team management: Experience of Managing team, Ability to lead State PMU and manage/guide team members who are part of PMU
- Technical Skills: Experience of developing strategy & documentation for IAS/State level Govt officials use: State level presentations for Senior Bureaucrats; Policy/Guideline Drafts; Notesheets; Concept Notes, SOPs; tender work-technical support etc
- Ability to manage Govt projects at State level (notesheets, tender work-technical support, desk research work, orientation to senior officials about project details)
- Strong Expertise in Technical project writing work & data analytics-Report writing (Word, PPT) & large datasets analysis using excel
- Proficient in drafting official letters, note sheets, proposals, concept notes, SOPs, making presentations etc. (preferred)
- Proficient in large data analytics (excel & google sheet based) & presenting the findings via great visual presentation & report to senior officials
- Good understanding of India’s School Education system
- Ability to work in a government system with professionalism, discretion, and persistence
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills especially with Senior Bureaucrats/ Senior partners/management
- Proficient in communicating ideas, strategy to State level Senior Govt. officers
- High proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork
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