Job Title: Senior Officer/Officer (Government Partnerships)
Location: Patna,Bihar
Travel: As required, within the state.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and proactive
Officer/Associate to join the PMU team at SCERT, Bihar. The role will
involve working closely with SCERT officials, government stakeholders,
schools, teachers, internal LAHI teams, and other partners to support the
effective implementation and strengthening of Skill Education in Bihar.

The candidate will contribute to understanding the
existing Skill Education ecosystem, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, supporting
implementation activities, tracking progress, identifying challenges, and
contributing to the development of a roadmap for strengthening Skill
Education in Bihar.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with SCERT officials and other government stakeholders
to support Skill Education initiatives.

- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders involved in Skill Education
implementation.

- Support the development and implementation of a roadmap for Skill
Education in Bihar.

- Understand existing systems, processes, challenges, and
opportunities within the school Skill Education ecosystem.

- Support program planning, implementation, monitoring, and
documentation.

- Coordinate with internal LAHI teams to bring relevant technical
expertise and resources to the Bihar program.

- Collect, compile, and analyse program-related information and data.

- Prepare presentations, reports, trackers, meeting notes, and other
project documentation.

- Participate in meetings with government officials and other
stakeholders and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions.

- Identify implementation challenges and work with relevant teams to
develop practical solutions.

- Support field visits, school visits, workshops, meetings, and other
program activities as required.

- Track key milestones and ensure timely completion of assigned
activities.

- Undertake additional responsibilities related to the PMU as
required.

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.

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 benefits and a
culture that actively champions your professional development
and holistic well-being.

Requirements

Experience
& Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies,
Management, Public Policy or a related field.

- Master's degree will be an added advantage.

- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in
education, skill development, development sector, government projects, or
program implementation.

- Experience working with government departments, schools, NGOs or
education programs will be an advantage.

- Understanding of NEP 2020, Skill Education, vocational
education, or school education systems will be preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple and complex
stakeholders.

- Understanding of the school-based Skill Education ecosystem.

- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Ability to think on your feet and respond effectively to unexpected
challenges.

- Strong coordination and communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams.

- Good documentation, presentation, and reporting skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within timelines.

- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and
Hindi; knowledge of Hindi is essential for stakeholder engagement in
Bihar.

Personal Attributes:

- Self-Driven & Proactive

- Entrepreneurial Mindset

- Problem Solver

- Adaptable & Flexible

- Relationship-Oriented

- Resilient & Persistent

- Collaborative

📌 Senior Officer/Officer (Government Partnerships) (Gauri)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Gauri