Job Title: Deputy / Assistant Manager (Government Partnership) Location: Hyderabad, Telangana Travel: As per the project need Position Overview: This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha, Telangana Skill Education component as part of a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). The Assistant/ Deputy Manager will lead 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 Hyderabad, the role combines strategic exposure, scale based execution and high-impact work in India’s skilling & education ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: 1. Govt & Stakeholder Engagement • State & Central Ministry: Facilitate co-ordination between State School Education dept (Samagra Shiksha) & other Central institutions: Ministry of Education, NCVET, PSSCIVE, SSCs etc under established State & Centre channel for Samagra Shiksha based Skill Education delivery in schools • Inter-State Depts: Facilitate coordination between Dept of School Education (Samagra Shiksha), SCERT, State Board, Dept of Skill Development & other relevant departments for School based Skill Education delivery support 2.School based Skill Education Delivery Facilitation at State Level • Skill Education Delivery as per Scheme & Policy: Facilitate Skill Education delivery in Govt Schools at Scale in alignment with CSSVSE scheme, NEP-NCF mandate & State Vision for Skill Education for thousands of schools (Grade 6-12) • Facilitate design & delivery of System setup in Schools: e.g-Skill lab setup in Schools, Skill Education Books delivery, Internships for School Students, AI integration in Skill Education curriculum etc • Facilitate sufficient govt budget allocation to Skill Education in coordination with State School Education dept & Ministry of Education 3. Teacher Onboarding, Capacity Building • Vocational Teacher Onboarding Facilitation: Support onboarding and management of vocational training partners (VTPs) & Vocational Teachers/ Trainers (VTs). • Training: Coordinate Vocational/ Skill Education teacher training, Training of Trainers (ToT) and master trainer development. • Support development of training resources and capacity-building systems. 4.Tech & Data Based Governance Improvement- Monitoring • Facilitate effective monitoring through State based Monitoring platform; Monthly District & VTP review meeting; keeping IAS/State officers updated on progress through data & reports • Prepare progress reports and analytical presentations for program reviews • Facilitate large data collection from govt schools, analytics & outcome reporting to IAS & other senior officials for timely decision making around Skill Education 5. Drive Student Outcome • Facilitate Students Internships (Grade 11-12), Career Counselling, Job Fairs, Higher Education pathways by planning & designing intervention at the State level • Facilitate delivery of the same in schools as per State budget & program allocation 6. Team Management-PMU • Manage PMU Team at State level • Guide & Mentor all PMU team members of the State 7. 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 State Services 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 8. Reporting & Documentation • Prepare periodic progress reports, and presentations • Maintain records of PMU activities, meetings, and outputs • Ensure professional communication between Lend A Hand India and Government counterparts 9. Support to all LAHI’s Projects in Telangana: Need based support to other LAHI’s projects in Andhra Pradesh (SCERT, State Board, Skill Development Dept) About Lend A Hand India : Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a leading national Think Tank/Non Profit Organisation 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 Telangana, LAHI partners with the Dept of School Education, Samagra Shiksha to support large-scale improvements in school based Skill Education (6-12) delivery. Currently, In 20+ States 22,000+ schools and 25 lakh + students are supported by LAHI through 300+ team members working Pan-India. 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. Requirements Minimum Experience: • Overall experience of 5-8+ years in Education & Govt PMU Management • Prior experience of Education/Skill Development • Prior experience of working with State level Senior bureaucrats/ IAS (preferred) • Experience of relevant fellowship desirable (Education/Skilling: Gandhi, TFI, MGNF etc) • Prior experience working with State or Central Government departments preferred 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 Skills & Competencies: • Language: Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English & Telugu • Team management: Experience of Managing team, Ability to lead State PMU and manage/guide team members who are part of PMU • Technical Skills: Experience of developing strategy & documentation for IAS/State level Govt officials use: State level presentations for Senior Bureaucrats; Policy/Guideline Drafts; Notesheets; Concept Notes, SOPs; tender work-technical support etc • Ability to manage Govt projects at State level (notesheets, tender work-technical support, desk research work, orientation to senior officials about project details) • Strong Expertise in Technical project writing work & data analytics-Report writing (Word, PPT) & large datasets analysis using excel • Proficient in drafting official letters, note sheets, proposals, concept notes, SOPs, making presentations etc. (preferred) • Proficient in large data analytics (excel & google sheet based) & presenting the findings via great visual presentation & report to senior officials • Good understanding of India’s School Education system • Ability to work in a government system with professionalism, discretion, and persistence • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills especially with Senior Bureaucrats/ Senior partners/management • Proficient in communicating ideas, strategy to State level Senior Govt. officers • 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