Job Information

- City Delhi
- Country India
- Zip/Postal Code 110016

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager (Government Partnerships)

Location: Delhi

Travel : As per the need of the projects within the State

Position Overview:

Deputy Manager (Government Partnerships) is a key leadership position to manage the Skill Education Project under the Project Management Unit in the Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi. The role involves strategic planning, government collaboration, large-scale program execution, and team leadership to align skilling initiatives with NEP 2020 & NCF 2023.

Lend A Hand India’s Mission:

Equip School Students to Maximize 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

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Program Implementation:

- Design and execute a strategic roadmap for integrating skill education with mainstream schooling.

- Drive curriculum alignment, pedagogy development, and capacity-building for vocational education.

- Develop scalable operational strategies for statewide skilling initiatives.

Lead evidence-based decision-making using program data, research, and stakeholder feedback.

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Government Relations & Partnership Management:

- Liaise with MoE, MoSDE, NSDC, NCVET, SSCs, and state departments for policy alignment.

- Represent LAHI in government forums, policy discussions, and partnership negotiations.

- Manage stakeholder communications, MoU finalization, and implementation planning.

Stay updated on national skilling policies, NSQF, NCVET norms, and government schemes.

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Large-Scale Program Execution:

- Oversee end-to-end program delivery across schools, ensuring quality and scalability.

- Establish monitoring frameworks for program fidelity and learning outcomes.

Lead crisis management and conflict resolution in field operations.

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Team Leadership & Organizational Development:

- Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering accountability and innovation.

- Drive cross-functional collaboration with M&E;, product, and tech teams.

- Innovation & Process Improvement

- Pilot new delivery models, assessment methods, and tech-driven solutions.

Promote a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making.

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Data Management & Reporting:

- Analyse large datasets to identify gaps and improve program effectiveness.

Oversee data collection, reporting, and dashboard management.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience -

- 8-10 years in project management/consulting, with 4+ years in leadership roles

- Experience in government collaborations, preferably in education/skilling

- Proven track record in scaling programs and managing multi-geography operations

- 2+ years in large-scale government skilling/education projects

Familiarity with NEP 2020, NCF 2023, and vocational education frameworks

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Preferred Qualifications & Experience -

- Work with NSDC, SSCs, or state education departments

Gandhi Fellowship/Young India Fellowship alumni

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Key Attributes

- Strong communication

- Stakeholder management

- Strong presentation skills

- Proficiency in data analysis (Excel-VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP), MIS tools, and MS Office

- Self-driven & adaptable

- Able to deliver under tight deadlines

📌 Deputy Manager - (Government Partnerships) (Delhi)
🏢 Lend A Hand India
📍 Delhi