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

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: 

1.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
  

2. 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
  

3. 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
  

4.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.
  

5. 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
  

6. 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
  

• 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.