Deputy / Assistant Manager (Government Partnership )

Lend-A-Hand India; NTR; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lend A Hand India seeks a Deputy/Assistant Manager (Government Partnership) based in Vijayawada to lead school-based skill education reforms across Andhra Pradesh. You will work with senior bureaucrats, coordinate between national and state institutions, and drive governance improvements in Skill Education delivery.

The role involves close collaboration with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha Andhra Pradesh, and other central institutions to scale skill education in schools (grades

Qualifications

• Experience in Education and Government PMU management.
• Experience working with state level senior bureaucrats/IAS officers.
• Fellowships in Education/Skilling desirable.
• Experience with government departments at state or central level.

Responsibilities

• Engage with government and stakeholders to coordinate policy implementation.
• Lead school-based skill education reforms across the state.
• Coordinate between national and state institutions in education and skilling.
• Oversee PMU operations, reporting, and governance improvements.
• Manage team and provide guidance to PMU staff.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and action trackers for senior leadership.
• Ensure effective communication between LAHI and government counterparts.
• Support LAHI projects in Andhra Pradesh as needed.

Skills

Govt PMU management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy coordination

IAS interactions

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Public Policy/ Education/ Management

Job description

Deputy / Assistant Manager (Government Partnership )

• State/Province Andhra Pradesh
• Country India

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy / Assistant Manager (Government Partnership )

Travel: As per the project need

Position Overview:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Dept ofSchool Education, Samagra Shiksha Andhra Pradesh Skill Education component aspart of a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). The Assistant/ Deputy Manager willlead school based skill education reforms across the state, working directly with seniorbureaucrats (including IAS officers) on Skill Education strengthening, managingco-ordination between National & State level Institutions in Education & Skilling domain,policy implementation & Tech & Data based governance improvement. Based in Vijayawada,the role combines strategic exposure, scale based execution and high-impact work in India’sskilling & education ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Govt & Stakeholder Engagement

• State & Central Ministry: Facilitate co-ordination between State School Educationdept (Samagra Shiksha) & other Central institutions: Ministry of Education, NCVET,PSSCIVE, NSDC etc under established State & Centre channel for Samagra Shikshabased 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 relevantdepartments for School based Skill Education delivery support

2. School based Skill Education Delivery Facilitation at State Level

• Skill Education Delivery as per Scheme & Policy: Facilitate Skill Educationdelivery in Govt Schools at Scale in alignment with CSSVSE scheme, NEP-NCFmandate & 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 inSchools, Skill Education Books delivery, Internships for School Students, AIintegration in Skill Education curriculum etc
• Facilitate sufficient govt budget allocation to Skill Education in coordination withState School Education dept & Ministry of Education

3. Teacher Onboarding, Capacity Building

• Vocational Teacher Onboarding Facilitation: Support onboarding andmanagement 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.

4.Tech & Data Based Governance Improvement- Monitoring

• Facilitate effective monitoring through State based Monitoring platform; MonthlyDistrict & VTP review meeting; keeping IAS/State officers updated on progressthrough data & reports
• Prepare progress reports and analytical presentations for program reviews
• Facilitate large data collection from govt schools, analytics & outcome reporting toIAS & other senior officials for timely decision making around Skill Education

5. Drive Student Outcome

• Facilitate Students Internships (Grade 11-12), Career Counselling, Job Fairs, HigherEducation pathways by planning & designing intervention at the State level
• Facilitate delivery of the same in schools as per State budget & program allocation

6. Team Management-PMU

• Manage PMU Team at State level
• Guide & Mentor all PMU team members of the State

7. PMU Operations & Government Coordination

• Support day-to-day functioning of the Skill/Vocational Education PMU at SamagraShiksha, School Education Dept
• Coordinate with senior officers, including IAS and State Services officers, formeetings, reviews, and follow-ups
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, concept notes, and action trackers for seniorbureaucrat/IAS leadership
• Track meeting outcomes, decisions, and implementation timelines

8. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare periodic progress reports, and presentations
• Maintain records of PMU activities, meetings, and outputs
• Ensure professional communication between Lend A Hand India and Governmentcounterparts

9. Support to all LAHI’s Projects in Andhra Pradesh: Need based support to other LAHI’sprojects in Andhra Pradesh (SCERT, State Board, Skill Development Dept)

About Lend A Hand India:

Lend A HandIndia (LAHI) is a leading national Think Tank/Non ProfitOrganisation with over 20 years of experience in strengthening India’s skill andvocational education ecosystem. LAHI works closely with 20+ State and UT governmentsthrough long-term partnerships, providing technical advisory and Project Management Unit(PMU) support to drive systemic reforms. In Andhra Pradesh, LAHI partners with the Deptof School Education, Samagra Shiksha to support large-scale improvements in schoolbased 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.

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

• Overall experience of 5-8+ 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

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Education, Management, SocialSciences, or a related field
• Relevant fellowship (e.g., MGNF, Gandhi Fellowship, TFI, etc.) will be an addedadvantage
• Team management: Experience of Managing team, Ability to lead State PMU andmanage/guide team members who are part of PMU
• Technical Skills: Experience of developing strategy & documentation forIAS/State level Govt officials use: State level presentations for SeniorBureaucrats; Policy/Guideline Drafts; Notesheets; Concept Notes, SOPs; tenderwork-technical support etc
• Ability to manage Govt projects at State level (notesheets, tender work-technicalsupport, desk research work, orientation to senior officials about project details)
• Strong Expertise in Technical project writing work & data analytics-Reportwriting (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 thefindings 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, andpersistence
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills especially with Senior Bureaucrats/ Seniorpartners/management
• Proficient in communicating ideas, strategy to State level Senior Govt. officers
• High proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork