Job Description

Job Title: State Head – DDU-GKY (Uttar Pradesh)
Location: Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
Salary Range: ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, result-oriented, and experienced professional to lead and manage DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana) operations in Uttar Pradesh.

The State Head will be responsible for end-to-end project implementation, stakeholder coordination, team management, compliance, monitoring, and achievement of project targets. The candidate will work closely with State Rural Livelihood Mission authorities, government departments, training centers, employers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end implementation of DDU-GKY projects in Uttar Pradesh.
- Coordinate with State Government departments, district authorities, and other government stakeholders for smooth project execution.
- Ensure compliance with DDU-GKY guidelines, SOPs, quality standards, and reporting requirements.
- Monitor and manage training centers and project operations across different districts.
- Develop and implement effective mobilization strategies in rural and underserved areas.
- Monitor targets related to mobilization, enrollment, training, certification, placement, and retention.
- Ensure timely achievement of project milestones and project targets.
- Prepare and review MIS reports, progress reports, utilization reports, and audit documentation.
- Handle inspections, audits, assessments, and third-party evaluations.




- Build and maintain relationships with employers and industry partners for placement opportunities.
- Coordinate with placement teams to ensure quality placements and candidate retention.
- Manage, guide, and motivate district teams, mobilization teams, and training-center staff.
- Conduct regular review meetings and performance evaluations.
- Monitor center-wise and district-wise performance and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain effective communication with management and external stakeholders.
- Travel extensively across Uttar Pradesh for center visits, government meetings, inspections, and project monitoring.

Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria:

- Graduate / Postgraduate in any discipline.
- MBA / PGDM preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in skill development, livelihood, vocational training, or government-funded projects.
- Prior experience in DDU-GKY projects is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of government schemes, project implementation, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience in team management and target-driven operations.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Uttar Pradesh.
- Knowledge of Hindi is mandatory.

Key Skills Required:





- Leadership & Team Management
- DDU-GKY Project Management
- Government Liaisoning
- MIS & Reporting
- Mobilization & Placement Management
- Audit & Compliance Management
- Target & Performance Management
- Training Center Monitoring
- Employer Relationship Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Communication & Negotiation Skills

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Prior experience in DDU-GKY, Skill India, NSDC, PMKVY, or other government skill development projects.
- Experience working with State Rural Livelihood Missions or government livelihood programs.
- Good understanding of Uttar Pradesh's rural ecosystem and employment landscape.
- Strong employer and industry network.
- Proven track record of achieving project targets.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Uttar Pradesh.

Benefits:

- Opportunity to work on a flagship government skill development program.
- Career growth opportunities in the skill development and livelihood sector.
- State-level leadership exposure.
- Travel exposure across Uttar Pradesh.
- Food provided.
- Paid Sick Leave.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In Person – Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh

Travel Requirement

Extensive travel across Uttar Pradesh is mandatory.

Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 per month
Benefits: Food Provided
Work Location: In Person – Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 State Head (DDU-GKY 2.0) (Auraiya)
🏢 Dehaati Gramothan Vikas Samiti
📍 Auraiya