Job Title: Senior Officer (Partnerships)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Travel : As per the need of the job role
About Lend A Hand India
Lend A Hand India, established in 2006, has been pioneering with over 20 years of on-field experience in the integration of skill education with mainstream schooling by working at the intersection of education and livelihood to make learning engaging, and connected to future livelihoods.
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
Position Overview
The Sr. Officer (Partnerships) will play a key role in strengthening our work through strategic collaborations with industry, CSR, and government entities. Embedded within the system under the aegis of the MOU between the state's Samagra Shiksha and Lend A Hand India, you will be the engine for both partnership development and implementation. This is a call to action for those who believe that sustainable change is forged from within the system and amplified through powerful external alliances.
Key Responsibilities
CSR & Industry Partnerships:
- Identify, build, and sustain partnerships with corporates, business chambers, and industry leaders for funding and skilling support
- Lead all stages of partnership management: outreach, proposals, onboarding, relationship nurturing, MOU drafting, donor reporting, and renewal
- Actively drive engagement with existing and potential CSR partners for project expansion and resource mobilization
- Represent LAHI at government/industry events, conferences, and partnership forums
Government Partnership Support
- Provide operational support to the Program Lead for government partnership initiatives under Samagra Shiksha
- Join key government and donor meetings and contribute to program design, reporting, and execution
- Regular field visits to schools to understand quality of on-ground implementation to contribute
Stakeholder Management
- With guidance from Program lead, build good working relationships with government officials, vocational training partners and other key stakeholders in the skill education ecosystem.
- Liaise with schools, NGOs, vocational training providers, and sector skill councils for opportunity creation and project delivery
- Facilitate exposure visits, internships, and joint programs in partnership with industry/CSR partners
Documentation & Reporting
- Ensure proper documentation as per organisation and partner requirements, capturing success stories and best practices
- Use Google Workspace and data analysis tools for dashboards, reporting, and tracking
Collaboration & Learning
- Collaborate closely with internal project teams and support shared learning and best practices
- Participate in capacity-building sessions and contribute to organizational knowledge
Requirements
Who We Are Looking For (Desired Qualification & Experience) :
- Master's degree (Social Work, Management, Public Policy, or related)
- 35+ years in project management, and partnership building.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English; fluency in Kannada required. Working knowledge of Hindi
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Apps, and data/reporting systems
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to adapt and deliver in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment
Required Competencies
- Language: Fluency in English and Kannada (spoken and written) is non- negotiable. Working knowledge of Hindi is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Google Apps (Workspace), and data/reporting systems.
Professional Competencies
- Partnership Management (corporate/CSR)
- Project Coordination with multiple stakeholders
- Documentation & Reporting (proposals, MoUs, reports)
- Stakeholder Communication & Event Facilitation
- Data Analysis for donor engagement and performance tracking
Key Attributes
- Patience, Persistence & Perseverance (The 3Ps).
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and the humility to work collaboratively.
- The ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to evolving situations without ego.
- A deep sense of empathy and a firm belief in the mission of public education.
Join us to champion our mission and use your strategic vision to forge a more skilled and equitable future for India. 
