Lend A Hand India
Website:
lendahandindia.org
Job details:
Job Title: Deputy / Assistant Manager (Government Partnership )
Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Travel: As per the project need
Position Overview:
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha Andhra Pradesh 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 Vijayawada, the role combines strategic exposure, scale based execution and high-impact work in India’s skilling & education ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Govt & Stakeholder Engagement
● State & Central Ministry: Facilitate co-ordination between State School Education dept (Samagra Shiksha) & other Central institutions: Ministry of Education, NCVET, PSSCIVE, NSDC 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
2.School based Skill Education Delivery Facilitation at State Level
● 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
3. Teacher Onboarding, Capacity Building
● 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.
4.Tech & Data Based Governance Improvement- Monitoring
● 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
5. Drive Student Outcome
● 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
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 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
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 Government counterparts
9. Support to all LAHI’s Projects in Andhra Pradesh: Need based support to other LAHI’s projects in Andhra Pradesh (SCERT, State Board, Skill Development Dept)
About Lend A Hand India : 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 Andhra Pradesh, 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.
Our Mission
Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential Through Skill Education
Our Approach
- Direct implementation in schools
- 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
Our Knowledge in Action
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.
Our Reach
LAHI’s current scale of work includes -
- 20+ States and UTs
- 15000+ Schools
- 15 Lakh+ Students
- 250+ Team Members
What Truly Sets a Career at Lend A Hand India Apart –
- 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.
Minimum Experience:
- 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
Educational Background:
- 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
Skills & Competencies:
- Language: Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English & Telugu
- 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)
Personal Attributes:
- Comfortable working in government environments
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork
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