Manager (Government Partnerships - Gujarat)

Job Title:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Manager (Government Partnerships)<\/span>
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Location:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Gandhingar (Gujarat)<\/span>
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Travel :<\/span><\/span><\/b> As per the need of the projects within the\nstate<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Position Overview:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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As the Manager (Government Partnerships) for Gujarat state,\nyou will provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation of\nvocational education initiatives. This role involves high\-level government\nliaison, stakeholder engagement, program monitoring, resource management, and\nteam leadership to drive impactful vocational education programs across two\nstates.<\/span>
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While leading the State you will be responsible for\nstrategizing and managing the overall implementation of vocational education in\nGujarat as part of the Samagra Shiksha or any other similar programs. You will\nlead the end to end management of the Vocational education program in the\nstate, coordinate with government officials, oversee program execution, develop\npartnerships, manage teams, and drive policy advocacy to ensure the successful\nimplementation and scaling of vocational education initiatives.<\/span>
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This role requires strong leadership, project and team\nmanagement, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate\ngovernment systems and influence policy. <\/span>
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Lend A Hand India\u2019s mission:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential Through\nSkill Education <\/span>
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Our Approach:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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• Direct implementation in schools<\/span>
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• Partnership with central\-state governments to define, and scale\npolicy<\/span>
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• Building of Centres of Excellence that act as lighthouses\nfor innovation<\/span>
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• Resource organisation for the skilling ecosystem <\/span>
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  Our Knowledge in Action:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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  Through the design & execution of innovative models from\ntraining centres, innovation hubs to mobile outreach initiatives, LAHI\u2019s\ninnovative knowledge resource drives both grassroots learning and systemic\ntransformation across India. With 250+ LAHI staff embedded in state education\nsystems across 20+ states, we provide technical and project management support\nenabling governments to translate policy into action. <\/span>
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  Our Reach:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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  LAHI\u2019s current scale of work includes,<\/span>
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  • 20+ States and UTs<\/span>
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  • 15000+ Schools<\/span>
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  • 15 Lakh+ Students<\/span>
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  • 250+ Team Members <\/span>
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    What Truly Sets a Career at Lend A Hand India Apart:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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    • Work\n as a Systems Architect, not just an Implementer: You help build and refine\n the system itself, influencing policy and creating lasting change.<\/span>
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    • Experience\n the thrill of scale with depth: See your ideas and efforts replicated\n across thousands of schools, impacting millions of students in a\n measurable way.<\/span>
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    • Master\n Complex Collaboration: Gain unparalleled experience navigating and\n synergizing the worlds of government, corporate CSR, and community.<\/span>
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    • Career\n with a Tangible Legacy: Your work directly creates skilled professionals,\n confident entrepreneurs, and a stronger national economy.<\/span>
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    • Investment\n in you: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive support &\n robust benefits and a culture that actively champions your professional\n development and holistic well\-being. <\/span>
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      Key Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span>
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      Program Leadership & Strategy<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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      • Drive\n different projects and initiatives of Lend A Hand India in Gujarat and\n Maharashtra including on ground implementation of the National Education\n Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework 2023 for Vocational\n Education<\/span>
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      • Develop\n and execute a strategic roadmap for implementing vocational education\n under the Samagra Shiksha Program in the state.<\/span>
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      • Build\n alignment with national and state education policies, collaborating with\n relevant stakeholders for effective execution.<\/span>
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      • Build\n partnerships and collaborations with different stakeholder groups\n including non\-profits, government bodies and philanthropic and CSR\n organisations for supporting projects<\/span>
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        <\/span><\/span><\/span>Government Liaison\n& Policy Advocacy<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        • Serve\n as the primary point of contact for state\-level education departments,\n ensuring smooth implementation of vocational education initiatives.<\/span>
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        • Represent\n LAHI in government meetings, forums, and consultations to advocate for\n skill education reforms.<\/span>
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        • Work\n closely monitor vocational education activities of State PMU unit<\/span>
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        • Periodic\n meetings and reporting to Sr Govt. officials and key stakeholders<\/span>
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          Stakeholder Management & Industry Engagement<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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          • Develop\n and strengthen partnerships with NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Vocational\n Training Providers (VTPs), State Institutions like SCERT and State\n Education Board<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>and other key\n organizations like PSSCIVE, NCVET , etc. .<\/span>
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          • Facilitate\n active participation of industry partners to enhance skill training and\n employment linkages for students.<\/span>
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          • Organize\n and lead multi\-stakeholder meetings, conferences, and training sessions.<\/span>
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            Program Implementation & Monitoring<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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            • Manage\n PMU Team, ensuring high\-quality delivery of skill\-based education.<\/span>
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            • Develop\n monitoring frameworks and data\-driven decision\-making processes to track\n program impact.<\/span>
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            • Drive\n the key initiative of Internships, employer and partner connect and\n effective roll out of technology systems in the state.<\/span>
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              Budgeting & Resource Management<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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              • Manage\n state\-level program budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient\n implementation.<\/span>
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              • Work\n with internal teams to streamline processes and documentation, including\n drafting official proposals, presentations, and government submissions.<\/span>
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                Team Leadership & Capacity Building<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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                • Lead\n and mentor State teams (Project Management Units and project\n implementation team on ground project coordinators, instructors, and field\n staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.<\/span>
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                • Provide\n training and capacity\-building support to ensure teams are well\-equipped\n to deliver high\-impact programs.<\/span>
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                • Ensure\n knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across teams.<\/span><\/span>
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                  Requirements<\/h3>

                  Minimum Qualifications & Experience \u2013<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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                  Master\u2019s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, or\na related field.<\/span><\/span>
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                  8\u201310 years of experience in:<\/span><\/span>
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                  • Government engagement<\/span><\/span>
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                  • Program implementation<\/span><\/span>
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                  • Experience in leading a team<\/span><\/span>
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                    Strong\nunderstanding of government schemes and policy frameworks related to education\nand skill development experience in:<\/span><\/span>
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                    • Advocacy<\/span><\/span>
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                    • Project management<\/span><\/span>
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                    • Strategic planning<\/span><\/span>
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                    • Managing large\-scale education\n programs<\/span><\/span>
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                    • Ability to work independently while\n being a team player in a fast\-paced environment<\/span><\/span>
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                    • Willingness to travel extensively\n within and outside the state as required<\/span><\/span>
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                      Preferred Qualifications & Experience \u2013<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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                      • Well\n versed with MIS systems<\/span><\/span>
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                      • Experience\n leading vocational/skill development initiatives<\/span><\/span>
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                        Key Attributes \-<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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                        • Proven\n ability to build and manage relationships with government agencies,\n industry partners, and other stakeholders<\/span><\/span>
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                        • Strong\n advocacy and negotiation skills to influence policy decisions<\/span><\/span>
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                        • Ability\n to manage large teams, multi\-stakeholder coordination, and complex program\n implementation<\/span><\/span>
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                        • Strong\n analytical, data\-driven decision\-making and reporting skills<\/span><\/span>
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                        • Fluency\n in English and the state\u2019s official language (spoken and written)<\/span><\/span>
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                        • Proficiency\n in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)<\/span><\/span>
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