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About us
Lend-a-Hand India (LAHI) is a 16 year old NGO with the mission to integrate vocational education with mainstream education for students from 9th to 12th grade level and equip them with an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in the real world ahead. We facilitate "school to work" transition for these 14-18 year old in-school students by imparting vocational education and internship opportunities as a part of the secondary school curriculum.
We aim to universalize vocational education and restore "dignity of labor" as lack of dignity of labor is one of the major impediments in India which restricts the youth from achieving their full potential. Currently, more than 1 million+ young students from 10,000+ high schools in 24 states/UTs across India are part of the program.
Majority of our work is in partnership with the state governments by helping the state governments to scale up vocational education in the state under ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme of Ministry of Education.
Recently, Lend A Hand India was awarded The organization was recently awarded a system change grant by Co-Impact, a donor collaborative consisting of Rockefeller, Gates, Chandler, Nilekanis and others.
Position Summary: Seeking a dedicated individual who believes in effecting change from within the system. The candidate should embody Patience, Persistence, and Perseverance, and be eager to enhance policy implementation in vocational education under the "Samagra Shiksha" initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent and coordinate Lend A Hand India's vocational education initiatives within the state's education department.
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for vocational education projects.
- Liaise with various stakeholders, including government officials, for seamless implementation.
- Manage data collection, reporting, and monitor program execution.
- Organize meetings and events, and develop industry linkages.
- Stay updated with relevant government schemes and collaborate with internal and external teams.
- Lead project coordinators and manage multiple projects.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in private sector/social enterprise/government schemes.
- Masters in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, or related fields.
- Fluency in English and the state's official language.
- Proficient in computer skills (MS Office, MIS systems).
- Experience in government collaboration, project management, and team leadership.
- Strong skills in research, monitoring, evaluation, and program management.
- Ability to work under ambiguity and travel as needed.
- Enterprising nature with a make-it-happen attitude.
- Curiosity, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in data handling and business tools.
- A sense of humor and resilience in facing challenges.
Application Requirements:
- Demonstrated interest in skill development.
- Previous experience in a similar role or related field preferred.
