Sr Officer/Officer (Govt Partnerships - Samagra Shiksha) (Lucknow)

Sr Officer/Officer (Govt Partnerships - Samagra Shiksha) (Lucknow)

01 Aug
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Recognized
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Lucknow

01 Aug

Recognized

Lucknow



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
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 advantages 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


·
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

- Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork.




📌 Sr Officer/Officer (Govt Partnerships - Samagra Shiksha) (Lucknow)
🏢 Recognized
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