Role Overview: We are seeking a self-driven Skill Development Consultant to anchor our presence in Gujarat from Gandhinagar. This is an independent, ownership-heavy role: you will build and manage relationships with state government departments and missions, position our NSQF
- aligned and credit-linked programmes with schools, colleges and universities, and convert those relationships into signed partnerships and funded programmes.

Key Responsibilities
• Build and sustain working relationships with different state bodies including the Department of Labour, Skill Development & Employment, Skill Development Missions, Directorate of Employment & Training, private schools and colleges and relevant district administrations.
• Track state and central scheme announcements, tenders, EOIs and RFPs; flag opportunities early and drive internal go/no-go decisions.
• Represent the organisation in departmental meetings, review committees, empanelment processes and government-convened workshops.
• Map proposed courses to NSQF levels and the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs)
• Coordinate with the academic team on credit transfer, ABC registration and embedding of vocational credits into school and higher education programmes.
• Interpret NCVET, UGC, AICTE and NEP 2020 guidance for institutional partners and translate it into practical implementation plans.
• Draft high-quality proposals, concept notes, MoUs and commercial offers for the introduction of current skill courses in schools, colleges and universities.




• Prepare tender and bid documentation for government skilling projects, including technical write-ups, compliance annexures and past-performance narratives.
• Own the pipeline end to end: prospecting, first meeting, proposal, negotiation, closure, and handover to delivery.
• Promote courses and partnership models independently, without day-to-day supervision, and be accountable for conversion targets.
• Maintain an accurate CRM/tracker of institutions, officials, opportunities and stage-wise status; report progress fortnightly.
• Liaise with training partners, assessment agencies and awarding bodies as required.
• Contribute to compliance documentation, MIS reporting and audit readiness for government funded projects. Qualifications & Skills Required:
• Graduate in any discipline; a postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSW, M.
A. Education, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 5–8 years in the skill development, vocational education or workforce development sector, with demonstrable ownership of government or institutional relationships.
• Domain knowledge (non-negotiable): o NSQF structure, level descriptors and application. o National Occupational Standards (NoS), Qualification Packs and QP/NOS codes. o Academic credit alignment — NCrF, credit calculation, ABC,



credit transfer into school and higher education. o Working familiarity with NCVET, sector skill councils, and the central/state scheme landscape (PMKVY, Samagra Shiksha vocational education, NAPS/NATS, state skill missions). Language: Fluency in Hindi and English. Any 3 rd language will be useful Mobility: Willing to travel across states About Medhavi Skills University: Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a government-notified private State Skills University established under a State Act in Sikkim in 2021, dedicated to advancing quality skill-integrated higher education and entrepreneurship. Recognised by the UGC and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, MSU is a pioneer in converging the skilling ecosystem with formal higher education through its “Industry as Campus” model. The University collaborates extensively with industries and Skill Development Institutes to deliver work-integrated degree programs embedding structured on-the-job training within the curriculum. MSU is a recognised Awarding Body under NCVET, empanelled with DGT, and serves as an anchor university partner with NSDC and the PMU of NSDC International
- collectively reinforcing its demand-driven, industry-co-led academic framework. Ranked 4th among India’s Top Skill Universities in the Outlook ICARE Rankings 2025 and supported by over 11 defence partnerships along with multiple national recognitions, MSU stands among India’s leading skill-integrated higher education institutions. For more information, visit https://www.msu.edu.in/

📌 Consultant-Skill Development (Gandhinagar)
🏢 Medhavi Skills University
📍 Gandhinagar