Sr Officer/Officer (Govt Partnerships- Samagra Shiksha)

Job Title: Sr Officer/Officer (Govt Partnerships)

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Travel: As per the project need.

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. In Uttar Pradesh, LAHI partners with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha & Dept of Skill Education (DTE & SCVT) to support large-scale improvements in school based Skill Education (6-12) & ITI based Vocational Education delivery.

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.
  
  

Position Overview: This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha Skill Education component as part of a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). The Sr Officer/Officer will support school based skill education reforms across the state, working directly with senior bureaucrats (including IAS officers) on Skill Education strengthening, managing co-ordination between National & State level Institutions in Education & Skilling domain, policy implementation & Tech & Data based governance improvement. Based in Lucknow, the role combines strategic exposure, on-ground execution, and high-impact work in India’s skilling & education ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• School based Skill Education Ecosystem Strengthening
• Facilitate design and rollout of initiatives to strengthen Skill Education delivery across the state in Govt. schools
• Facilitate rollout of Govt. program interventions focused on NEP- NCF aligned skill education delivery in Govt Schools for Grade 6-12
• Facilitate design & delivery of Innovations in Skill Education: e.g-Internships for School Students, AI integration in Skill Education curriculum, Skill Lab setup etc
• Facilitate sufficient govt budget allocation to Skill Education in coordination with State School Education & Ministry of Education
• PMU Operations & Government Coordination
• Support day-to-day functioning of the Skill/Vocational Education PMU at Samagra Shiksha, School Education Dept
• Coordinate with senior officers, including IAS and PCS officers, for meetings, reviews, and follow-ups
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, concept notes, and action trackers for senior bureaucrat/IAS leadership
• Track meeting outcomes, decisions, and implementation timelines
• Inter-Departmental Co-ordination & Convergence
• Facilitate co-ordination between dept of School Education, Ministry of Education, NCVET, PSSCIVE, NSDC etc under established State & Centre channel for Samagra Shiksha based Skill Education delivery in schools
• Facilitate coordination between Dept of School Education (Samagra Shiksha), SCERT, State Board, Dept of Skill Education (DTE, SCVT, UPSDM, VESD) & other relevant departments for School based Skill Education governance improvement
• Support convergence of schemes, programs, and resources for skill education improvement
• Tech & Data Based Governance Improvement
• Drive Skill Education Dashboard & MIS system for its effective uses by State, District & School stakeholders to improve reporting & decision making around Skill Education
• Facilitate large data collection from govt schools, analytics & outcome reporting to IAS, PCS & other senior officials for timely decision making around Skill Education.
• Research, Policy & Knowledge Support
• Study existing state skilling schemes, policies, and programs
• Assist in data analysis, impact assessment, and preparation of evidence-based inputs
• Support drafting of policy notes, recommendations, and concept papers for future initiatives
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Maintain records of PMU activities, meetings, and outputs
• Ensure professional communication between Lend A Hand India and Government counterparts
• Support to all LAHI’s Projects in UP:
• Need based support to other LAHI’s projects in Uttar Pradesh (Dept of Skill Education, Niti Aayog project).
• Flexibility to travel within State
  
  

Requirements

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Education, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Relevant fellowships (e.g., MGNF, Gandhi Fellowship, TFI, etc.) will be an added advantage.
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in:
• Skill Education / Vocational Education/ Skill Development
• Government PMUs or Technical Support Units or policy programs
• Prior experience working closely with IAS officers is highly preferred
• Prior experience working with State or Central Government departments preferred
• Skills & Competencies:
• Good understanding of India’s School Education system
• Good understanding of India’s skill development ecosystem
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & Hindi)
• Proficient in large data analytics (excel & google sheet based) & presenting the findings via great visual presentation & report to senior officials.
• Experience in PMU operations: note sheets, official correspondence, SOPs, presentations, data analytics
• Ability to work in a government system with professionalism, discretion, and persistence
• Strong coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management abilities
• High proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable working in government environments
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork.