Role Overview

We are seeking a agile lead in Skilling Initiatives who will be responsible for driving large-scale skilling and employability programs nationally. The role requires expertise in managing government and academic partnerships, mentoring training partners, building demand-side linkages for placements, and ensuring measurable impact in job creation.

This is a highly strategic and outcome-driven role that combines relationship management, on-ground execution, ecosystem building, and technology-enabled scale.

Key Competencies & Responsibilities :
- Strategic Relationship Management: Build, strengthen, and manage partnerships with Vocational Training Institutes (VTI), academia, and government bodies to deliver national skilling initiatives.
- Mentoring & Capacity Building: Mentor partner training teams to ensure effective program execution, quality delivery, and alignment with defined outcomes.
- Communication, Negotiation & Executive Presence:



Represent the Foundation with strong executive presence; engage directly with trainers and students through on-ground visits to foster credibility and influence.
- Ecosystem Thinking: Academia-Industry Linkages: Create and strengthen industry-academia linkages, ensuring the relevance of skills to the changing labor market.
- Demand-Side Ownership: Lead initiatives for placement and market-driven skill creation, working closely with employers to ensure sustainable career pathways for beneficiaries.
- Cultural Alignment (Foundational Requirement): Deep commitment to the Foundations mission, adaptability to an agile work environment, and passion for creating large-scale social impact.

Skills & Experience Required:
- 8-12 years of experience in B2C, education, or skilling ecosystem.
- Strong understanding of the Vocational Training Providers (VTP)/Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) ecosystem and experience working with government agencies.
- Proven track record in strategic partnerships, business development, and

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