Associate - Government Partnership, Gandhinagar

The Associate will
provide technical, administrative, and coordination support to initiatives
implemented in collaboration with the Directorate of Employment and Training
(DET), Directorate of Skill Development (DSD), and Gujarat Council of
Vocational Training (GCVT), Government of Gujarat.

The role involves
supporting programme planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and
stakeholder coordination to ensure timely execution of departmental priorities
in alignment with government policies, guidelines, and programme objectives

Key Responsibilities:

A. Government Coordination, Documentation and Reporting

• Coordinate with designated
  officials and nodal persons of DET, DSD, GCVT, and other relevant stakeholders
  to facilitate programme implementation, interdepartmental coordination, and
  timely follow-up on proposals, approvals, decisions, and deliverables.
  
• Organise meetings, prepare
  agendas, Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), briefing notes, and review presentations;
  track action points and maintain records of departmental communications,
  submissions, decisions, and approvals.
  
• Draft official correspondence,
  government notes, proposals, and reports in Gujarati and English, and support
  government file processing for administrative approvals and decision-making.
  
• Develop and maintain work plans,
  deliverable trackers, and progress reports; monitor milestones, identify
  implementation bottlenecks, coordinate issue resolution, and escalate delays as
  required.
  

B. DET & GCVT –
Vocational Training, Awarding and Assessment Support

• Support DET initiatives related to
  ITIs, vocational training, employment, institutional strengthening, and
  programme implementation.
  
• Support GCVT's functions as an
  NCVET-recognised Awarding Body (Dual), including monitoring, evaluation,
  renewal, compliance, and quality improvement processes, as assigned.
  
• Assist in developing SOPs,
  monitoring frameworks, performance indicators, grading systems, and compliance
  documentation as per NCVET guidelines.
  
• Coordinate activities related to
  qualification/job-role adoption, qualification management, micro-credentials,
  assessment planning, assessor deployment, and certification.
  
• Facilitate coordination on
  SIDH–GSDM portal integration, batch mapping, assessment data, and
  certification-related issues.
  

C. DSD – Skill
Development Programme Support

• Support planning, implementation,
  monitoring, and documentation of skill development initiatives, proposals, and
  departmental priorities.
  
• Coordinate operational and
  technical requirements for digital systems, including FRAMS, such as hosting,
  deployment, technical support, and handover, in consultation with relevant
  teams.
  
• Support departmental activities
  related to India/world skill competitions, workshops, events, and other
  assigned initiatives.
  

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. 

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
  

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.

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

Qualifications and
Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Management,
  Public Administration, Social Sciences/Work, Education, Engineering, or a
  related discipline.
  
• Postgraduate qualification in
  Management, Public Policy, Education, or a related field will be an advantage.
  
• 0–3 years of relevant experience
  in project coordination, government liaison, skill development, vocational
  education, or development-sector initiatives.
  
• Experience working with government
  departments or public-sector programmes will be preferred.
  
• Fresh graduates with strong
  coordination, documentation, and analytical skills may also be considered
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal
  communication skills in Gujarati and English.
  
• Professional drafting skills for
  official correspondence, notes, reports, and meeting minutes.
  
• Strong coordination, stakeholder
  management, planning, and follow-up skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel,
  PowerPoint, and digital documentation tools.
  
•   Analytical thinking, attention to
  detail, problem-solving ability, and effective time management.
  
• Professional conduct, discretion,
  accountability, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
  
• Willingness to travel within
  Gujarat for meetings, events, and field-level coordination, as required.
  

• Strong Coordination and Relationship-Building Skills
  
• Proactive and Self-Motivated
  
• Strong Ownership and Accountability
  
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving
  
• Attention to Detail and Organisational Skills