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Job Information

Work Experience

3 -5 years

Job Type

Permanent

Industry

Non Profit Organization Management

Date Opened

03/13/2026

City

Lucknow

State/Province

Uttar Pradesh

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

226001

Job Description

Job Title: Sr Officer/Officer (Govt Partnerships)

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Travel: As per the project need.

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 Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha & Dept of Skill Education (DTE & SCVT) to support large-scale improvements in school based Skill Education (6-12) & ITI based Vocational Education delivery.

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 creative 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 Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha Skill Education component as part of a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). The Sr Officer/Officer will support 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 Lucknow, the role combines strategic exposure, on-ground execution, and high-impact work in India’s skilling & education ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1.School based Skill Education Ecosystem Strengthening

- Facilitate design and rollout of initiatives to strengthen Skill Education delivery across the state in Govt. schools

- Facilitate rollout of Govt. program interventions focused on NEP- NCF aligned skill education delivery in Govt Schools for Grade 6-12

- Facilitate design & delivery of Innovations in Skill Education: e.g-Internships for School Students, AI integration in Skill Education curriculum, Skill Lab setup etc

- Facilitate sufficient govt budget allocation to Skill Education in coordination with State School Education & Ministry of Education

2. 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 PCS 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

3. Inter-Departmental Co-ordination & Convergence

- Facilitate co-ordination between dept of School Education, Ministry of Education, NCVET, PSSCIVE, NSDC etc under established State & Centre channel for Samagra Shiksha based Skill Education delivery in schools

- Facilitate coordination between Dept of School Education (Samagra Shiksha), SCERT, State Board, Dept of Skill Education (DTE, SCVT, UPSDM, VESD) & other relevant departments for School based Skill Education governance improvement

- Support convergence of schemes, programs, and resources for skill education improvement





4.Tech & Data Based Governance Improvement

- Drive Skill Education Dashboard & MIS system for its effective uses by State, District & School stakeholders to improve reporting & decision making around Skill Education

- Facilitate large data collection from govt schools, analytics & outcome reporting to IAS, PCS & other senior officials for timely decision making around Skill Education.

5. 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

6. 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

7. Support to all LAHI’s Projects in UP:

- Need based support to other LAHI’s projects in Uttar Pradesh (Dept of Skill Education, Niti Aayog project).

- Flexibility to travel within State

Requirements

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.

Minimum Experience:

- 2-5 years of relevant work experience in:

- Skill Education / Vocational Education/ Skill Development

- Government PMUs or Technical Support Units or policy programs

- Prior experience working closely with IAS officers is highly preferred

- Prior experience working with State or Central Government departments preferred

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Skills & Competencies:

- Good understanding of India’s School Education system

- Good 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

- Strong coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management abilities

- 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

- Solid sense of responsibility and teamwork.

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