Associate/ Senior Associate (Catalyst -CBSE)

Travel:  As per project requirements within the state

The Associate/ Senior Associate - CBSE will play a key role in
strengthening Skill Education implementation in CBSE -affiliated private schools
by building and managing strategic partnerships. The role involves close
coordination with officials, school leaders, and internal programme teams to
support effective rollout of Skill Education and Kaushal Bodh initiatives in
alignment with NEP 2020 and NCF -SE -2023.  

This role demands strong communication,
stakeholder management, coordination, and data management skills, along with a
deep commitment to work with government officials and private schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership Development & Management

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with
  CBSE -affiliated private schools for implementation of Skill Education
  programs.
  
• Act as a key point of contact for partner schools, ensuring
  smooth communication and collaboration.
  
• Support onboarding of new partner schools and facilitate
  long -term engagement.
  

Program Implementation Support

• Coordinate with schools to support implementation of Skill
  Education / Kaushal Bodh as per CBSE guidelines.
  
• Work closely with training, and operations teams to ensure
  timely execution of projects.
  
• Support planning and coordination of Capacity Building
  Programmes (CBPs), school visits, exposure visits, and other
  partnership -led initiatives.
  
• Undertake frequent field visits to schools to assess the
  quality of on -ground implementation and provide support. 
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with school leaders (Principals, Vice -Principals),
  teachers, and other stakeholders as required.
  
• Support communication related to notifications, letters,
  reports, and programme documentation in coordination with CBSE and
  internal teams.
  
• Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
  
• Track partnership progress, school engagement, and programme
  milestones.
  
• Collect, compile, and analyse data from partner schools for
  reporting purposes.
  
• Prepare periodic reports, presentations, and documentation
  for internal review and external stakeholders.
  

Advocacy & Outreach

• Support advocacy efforts for Skill Education among schools
  and education stakeholders.
  
• Represent Lend A Hand India at school events and exposure
  visits of Principals as required.
  

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 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

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, or
  a related field (Master’s degree will be an added advantage)
  
• 1 -3
  years of relevant work experience
  
• Experience
  working with schools, NGOs, or skilling/education programs is highly
  desirable.
  
• Familiarity
  with CBSE, NEP 2020, Skill education, or school systems will be an added
  advantage.
  
• Proficiency
  in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Canva) and report writing.
  
• Excellent
  documentation, reporting, and analytical abilities.
  
• Strong
  coordination and communication skills for working with senior government
  officials and school leaders.
  

 Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong
  relationship -building, negotiation, and presentation skills
  
• Proactive,
  detail -oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast -paced environment.
  
• Ability
  to work independently while collaborating across teams.
  
• Ability
  to work on strict timelines, stretch schedules and flexible with work
  timing for any urgent and immediate requirement from the
  Organization/Government.
  
• Patience,
  Persistence & Perseverance (The 3Ps), essential for system – level
  change.
  
• Exceptional
  relationship -building skills and the humility to work collaboratively.
  

This role is ideal for someone passionate about improving school education through skill integration and who enjoys
working closely with education systems and communities at the grassroots level

Personal Attributes: 

• Mission -Driven
  & Passionate about Education
  
• Deep
  commitment to strengthening school education through skill integration in
  alignment with national reforms like NEP 2020.
  
• Relationship -Oriented
  
• Naturally
  builds trust with school leaders, government officials, and internal
  teams; values long -term partnerships over transactional engagement
  
• Adaptable
  & Flexible
  
• Comfortable
  with field travel, dynamic school environments, evolving guidelines, and
  urgent requirements.
  

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