Manager - NAPS

NSDC; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NSDC in Delhi seeks a Manager for Stakeholder Engagement to coordinate TPAs, central/state governments, CPSUs, and apprenticeship advisors under the NAPS framework. You will drive partnerships, organize outreach events, and monitor progress across national programs.

The role requires 6–8 years in stakeholder management and strong English/Hindi communication, with willingness to travel across India. A management or public policy background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Post-Graduate in Management/MBA, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, or any other relevant discipline.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in Stakeholder Management, TPA Coordination, Government Coordination, Industry Engagement, or Apprenticeship/Skill Development Programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Drive stakeholder engagement and partnership initiatives to support effective implementation and expansion of NAPS.
• Coordinate with Third Party Aggregators (TPAs) to enhance apprenticeship adoption and improve operational efficiency.
• Engage with Central Ministries, State Governments, CPSUs, and public sector organizations for apprenticeship promotion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Apprenticeship Advisors and key ecosystem stakeholders.
• Facilitate inter-ministerial coordination to support policy implementation and apprenticeship growth initiatives.
• Organize stakeholder consultations, workshops, meetings, and awareness programs to promote NAPS.
• Support onboarding and engagement of new stakeholders, establishments, and government partners.
• Monitor stakeholder activities, commitments, and implementation progress under NAPS.
• Address stakeholder issues, grievances, and escalations in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams, State Engagement Officers, and regional stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
• Prepare stakeholder reports, presentations, briefing notes, and management updates.
• Track engagement outcomes, partnership performance, and key stakeholder-related KPIs.
• Provide guidance on NAPS policies, processes, portal functionalities, and operational procedures to stakeholders.
• Identify new collaboration opportunities with Ministries, Departments, CPSUs, industry bodies, and other institutions to strengthen the apprenticeship ecosystem.
• Be open to extensive travel across India for stakeholder meetings, government consultations, workshops, review meetings, field visits, and other responsibilities assigned by NSDC.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

TPA coordination

Government coordination

Industry engagement

Apprenticeship development

Education

Graduate or Post-Graduate in Management/MBA or related field

Job description

Job Description

At the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), we are dedicated to empowering India's youth through comprehensive skill development. Established on July 31, 2008, as a not-for-profit public limited company under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013), we operate as a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Our collaborative structure, with 49% of the share capital held by the government and 51% by the private sector, enables us to be the principal architects of India's skill ecosystem.

We actively support enterprises, start-ups, and organizations by providing funding support, concessional loans, and other innovative financial products. Our mission is to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in vocational training, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder skill development. As the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Skill India Mission, we focus on creating efficient training initiatives that open up a world of opportunities in futuristic skills for the potential workforce.

Through strategic partnerships and innovative models, we aim to build a robust skill ecosystem that not only meets current industry demands but also anticipates future trends, empowering India's youth to contribute significantly to the nation’s growth and development.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JobDetails

PositionTitle

Company

NSDC

Reportingto

DGM/GM

Function

NAPS

Sub-Function

Purpose

The Manager in Stakeholder Engagement: TPA,Central, State, CPSU, Inter-Ministerial & Apprenticeship Advisors will drive effective stakeholder coordination and engagement under NAPS. Therole will focus on strengthening collaboration with TPAs, Central and StateGovernments, CPSUs, and apprenticeship advisors. The Manager will facilitatestakeholder consultations, coordination, and follow-up to support effectiveprogram implementation. The role will oversee TPA-related engagement andsupport coordination across government and institutional stakeholders. Itwill also facilitate stakeholder and industry consultations as part of thebroader NAPS engagement framework. Overall, the position will contribute tostrengthening stakeholder partnerships and supporting effectiveimplementation of NAPS initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement- TPA, Central, State CPSUand Interministerial and apprenticeship advisors

• Drive stakeholder engagement and partnership initiatives tosupport effective implementation and expansion of NAPS.
  
• Coordinate with Third Party Aggregators (TPAs) to enhanceapprenticeship adoption and improve operational efficiency.
  
• Engage with Central Ministries, State Governments, CPSUs, andpublic sector organizations for apprenticeship promotion.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ApprenticeshipAdvisors and key ecosystem stakeholders.
  
• Facilitate inter-ministerial coordination to support policyimplementation and apprenticeship growth initiatives.
  
• Organize stakeholder consultations, workshops, meetings, andawareness programs to promote NAPS.
  
• Support onboarding and engagement of new stakeholders,establishments, and government partners.
  
• Monitor stakeholder activities, commitments, and implementationprogress under NAPS.
  
• Address stakeholder issues, grievances, and escalations in atimely and effective manner.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams, State Engagement Officers, andregional stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
  
• Prepare stakeholder reports, presentations, briefing notes, andmanagement updates.
  
• Track engagement outcomes, partnership performance, and keystakeholder-related KPIs.
  
• Provide guidance on NAPS policies, processes, portalfunctionalities, and operational procedures to stakeholders.
  
• Identify new collaboration opportunities with Ministries,Departments, CPSUs, industry bodies, and other institutions tostrengthen the apprenticeship ecosystem.
  
• Be open to extensive travel across India for stakeholdermeetings, government consultations, workshops, review meetings, fieldvisits, and other responsibilities assigned by NSDC .
  

Knowledge and Experience

Education Qualifications

Graduate orPost-Graduate in Management/MBA, Public Administration, Public Policy,Economics, Social Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, or any otherrelevant discipline.

Experience

6–8years of relevant experience in Stakeholder Management, TPA Coordination,Government Coordination, Industry Engagement, or Apprenticeship/SkillDevelopment Programs.

Language Skills

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills inEnglish and Hindi.

2. Effective stakeholder communication and coordinationskills.

3. Strong presentation and public-speaking abilities.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with TPAs,Central/State stakeholders, CPSUs, industry bodies, and ApprenticeshipAdvisors.

5. Good professional writing and officialcorrespondence skills.

6. Ability to prepare reports, presentations, meetingnotes, and stakeholder updates.

8. Knowledge ofadditional regional languages would be an advantage.