Manager (Government Partnerships - Gujarat)

• Job Title: Manager (Government Partnerships)
• Location: Gandhingar (Gujarat)
• Travel : As per the need of the projects within the
• state

Position Overview

• As the Manager (Government Partnerships) for Gujarat state,
• you will provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation of
• vocational education initiatives. This role involves high-level government
• liaison, stakeholder engagement, program monitoring, resource management, and
• team leadership to drive impactful vocational education programs across two
• states.
• While leading the State you will be responsible for
• strategizing and managing the overall implementation of vocational education in
• Gujarat as part of the Samagra Shiksha or any other similar programs. You will
• lead the end to end management of the Vocational education program in the
• state, coordinate with government officials, oversee program execution, develop
• partnerships, manage teams, and drive policy advocacy to ensure the successful
• implementation and scaling of vocational education initiatives.
• This role requires strong leadership, project and team
• management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate
• government systems and influence policy.

Lend A Hand India’s 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.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

Drive

• different projects and initiatives of Lend A Hand India in Gujarat and
• Maharashtra including on ground implementation of the National Education
• Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework 2023 for Vocational

Education

Develop

and execute a strategic roadmap for implementing vocational education

under the Samagra Shiksha Program in the state.

Build

alignment with national and state education policies, collaborating with

relevant stakeholders for effective execution.

Build

• partnerships and collaborations with different stakeholder groups
• including non-profits, government bodies and philanthropic and CSR
• organisations for supporting projects

Government Liaison

& Policy Advocacy

Serve

as the primary point of contact for state-level education departments,

ensuring smooth implementation of vocational education initiatives.

Represent

LAHI in government meetings, forums, and consultations to advocate for

skill education reforms.

Work

closely monitor vocational education activities of State PMU unit

Periodic

meetings and reporting to Sr Govt. officials and key stakeholders

Stakeholder Management & Industry Engagement

Develop

and strengthen partnerships with NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Vocational

Training Providers (VTPs), State Institutions like SCERT and State

Education Boardand other key

organizations like PSSCIVE, NCVET , etc. .

Facilitate

active participation of industry partners to enhance skill training and

employment linkages for students.

Organize

and lead multi-stakeholder meetings, conferences, and training sessions.

Program Implementation & Monitoring

Manage

PMU Team, ensuring high-quality delivery of skill-based education.

Develop

monitoring frameworks and data-driven decision-making processes to track

program impact.

Drive

the key initiative of Internships, employer and partner connect and

effective roll out of technology systems in the state.

Budgeting & Resource Management

Manage

state-level program budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient

implementation.

Work

with internal teams to streamline processes and documentation, including

drafting official proposals, presentations, and government submissions.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead

• and mentor State teams (Project Management Units and project
• implementation team on ground project coordinators, instructors, and field
• staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Provide

training and capacity-building support to ensure teams are well-equipped

to deliver high-impact programs.

Ensure

knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across teams.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience –

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, or

a related field.

8–10 years of experience in

Government engagement

Program implementation

Experience in leading a team

Strong

understanding of government schemes and policy frameworks related to education

and skill development experience in:

Advocacy

• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Managing large-scale education
• programs
• Ability to work independently while
• being a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel extensively
• within and outside the state as required

Preferred Qualifications & Experience –

Well

versed with MIS systems

Experience

leading vocational/skill development initiatives

Key Attributes -

Proven

ability to build and manage relationships with government agencies,

industry partners, and other stakeholders

Strong

advocacy and negotiation skills to influence policy decisions

Ability

to manage large teams, multi-stakeholder coordination, and complex program

implementation

Strong

analytical, data-driven decision-making and reporting skills

Fluency

in English and the state’s official language (spoken and written)

Proficiency

in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)