Job Title: Assistant Manager (Government Partnerships)
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Travel : Within the State as per the need of the job role
About Lend A Hand India
Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a leading national
Think Tank/NGO 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
Uttar Pradesh, LAHI partners with the
Directorate of Training (DTE) and the State Council for Vocational Training (
SCVT) to support large-scale improvements in ITIs, skill education curriculum, assessments, certification, and policy implementation.
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.
Position Overview
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Directorate of Training & SCVT, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as part of a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). The Assistant Manager will support state-level skill development reforms, working directly with senior bureaucrats (including IAS officers) on ITI strengthening, Skill curriculum, assessment and policy implementation. Based in Lucknow, the role combines strategic exposure, on-ground execution, and high-impact work in India's skilling & education ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- PMU Operations, Government Coordination & Team Management
- Support day-to-day functioning of the PMU at DTE / SCVT
- Coordinate with senior officers, including IAS and PCS officers, for meetings, reviews, and follow-ups
- Prepare briefing notes, presentations, concept notes, and action trackers for senior bureaucrat/IAS leadership
- Track decisions, approvals, and compliance timelines
- Manage & guide Lend A Hand India PMU team members
- ITI Ecosystem Strengthening
- Support design and rollout of initiatives to strengthen ITIs across the state
- Assist in monitoring implementation, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements
- Skill Curriculum & Compliance Support
- Assist in development and revision of NSQF- and NEP-aligned skill curricula for ITIs and training programs
- Support documentation and coordination for NCVET approval and compliance processes of Skill courses
- SCVT Assessment & Certification Support
- Assist SCVT in strengthening assessment, certification, and awarding functions
- Support SCVT in strengthening its role as an NCVET compliant assessment and awarding body
- Liaise with sector skill councils, technical experts, and assessment bodies as required
- Help streamline documentation, SOPs, and reporting systems
- Inter-Departmental Convergence
- Facilitate coordination between DTE, School Education, VESD, UPSDM, and other departments
- Support convergence of schemes, programs, and resources for skill development
- Research, Policy & Knowledge Support
- Study existing state skilling schemes, policies, and programs
- Assist in data analysis, impact assessment, and preparation of evidence-based inputs
- Support drafting of policy notes, recommendations, and concept papers for future initiatives
- Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards, and presentations
- Maintain records of PMU activities, meetings, and outputs
- Ensure professional communication between Lend A Hand India and Government counterparts
Requirements
Minimum Experience:
- 58 years of relevant work experience in:
- Skill Development / Vocational Education
- Government PMUs or Technical Support Units or policy programs
- Prior experience working closely with IAS officers or senior bureaucrats is highly preferred
- Prior experience working with State or Central Government departments preferred
Educational Background
- 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
- Strong understanding of India's skill development ecosystem
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & Hindi)
- Proficient in large data analytics (excel & google sheet based) & presenting the findings via great visual presentation & report to senior officials
- Experience in PMU operations: note sheets, official correspondence, SOPs, presentations, data analytics
- Ability to work in a government system with professionalism, discretion, and persistence
- Experience of Managing team, people
- Strong coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management abilities
- Familiarity with NSQF, NEP 2020, ITIs, and assessment frameworks
- High proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal Attributes
- Comfortable working in structured government environments
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
