State Engagement Officer - Karnataka

Job Description

Purpose

The incumbent will have the responsibility for delivering
the program management of the schemes and initiatives of National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC) & Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
(MSDE), Government of India, in the respective State. In addition, the
incumbent will be responsible for business development, organizational
development, representation, and talent management in the allocated State.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Implementation & State Coordination

1.1 Support implementation of MSDE/NSDC projects/schemes
(PMKVY-CSCM, Apprenticeship, PMVK) in the State.

1.2 Coordinate with the State Skill Mission on various
matters on behalf of MSDE.

1.3 Undertake monitoring visits to Training Centres, review
workshops/meetings, capacity building of Training Partners (TPs), and
handholding support.

1.4 Organize workshops as required by Scheme PMU teams and
conduct review workshops/meetings to improve implementation of schemes in the
State.

1.5 Provide SIP and process-related support to local
TPs/Training Centres (TCs) and State PMUs.

1.6 Facilitate resolution of IT, operational, and systemic
issues.

1.7 Coordinate with Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and
District Administration/District Skill Committees.

2. Implementation of Central & State Skill
Development Schemes

2.1 Support the State in implementation of Central Skill
Training Schemes such as PMKVY-CSSM, STRIVE, SANKALP, and other State-funded
schemes.

2.2 Build the capacity of the State Skill Development
Mission and other relevant departments on new policies, developments,
programmes, and other related initiatives of MSDE/NSDC.

2.3 Support State PMUs on IT/SIP and scheme guidelines.

2.4 Participate in monthly/weekly review workshops/meetings
of State TPs.

2.5 Participate in capacity-building workshops for SSDMs and
District PMUs and organize workshops as required by SSDMs.

2.6 Facilitate resolution of operational and systemic
issues.

2.7 Coordinate with SSCs for assessment, certification, and
Qualification Pack (QP)-related issues.

2.8 Undertake monitoring visits to Training Centres as and
when required by the State Mission.

2.9 Provide thematic support to the State in the conduct of
State Skill Competitions.

3. Business Development & New Opportunities

3.1 Identify suitable business opportunities in the State,
across both public and private domains, for implementation of skill development
and related programmes.

3.2 Support NSDC in identifying corporates willing to pool
funds for skill development activities under Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) or other available models.

3.3 Promote Apprenticeship programmes through industry and
corporate connect/collaboration.

3.4 Support industry connect, NAPS Portal handholding,
regular monitoring, and TPA recommendations.

3.5 Undertake outreach and capacity building of SSDMs,
Directorate of Industries, and other relevant State departments related to
NAPS.

3.6 Support onboarding of new establishments and BTP/TPA
recommendations.

3.7 Connect with industries, MSMEs, and potential employers
for registration on NAPS/ASSEM and participation in Rozgar Melas, etc.

3.8 Establish linkages with regional chapters of industry
associations in the State.

4. Promotion of NSDC International Initiatives

4.1 Create awareness and conduct capacity-building sessions
for relevant stakeholders in the State.

4.2 Facilitate candidate registration and counselling.

4.3 Coordinate with PMU, NSDC International, and the State
Skill Development Mission as required.

5. Capacity Building of Training Partners / Academic
Institutions

5.1 Build the capacity of TPs/Academic Institutions (AIs) on
new developments, IT portals, guidelines, and related processes of skill
development programmes.

5.2 Design TP performance review mechanisms and FAQs to
address queries of Training Partners.

5.3 Conduct weekly meetings to review TP performance and
address issues related to payments, assessment, certification, placements, etc.

6. Citizen Engagement Activities

6.1 Facilitate mobilisation of potential candidates for
skill development schemes, RPL, etc., through active engagement with SSDM, TPs,
SSCs, District Skill Committees, and other stakeholders.

6.2 Design quarterly plans/calendars for mobilisation camps,
Kaushal Melas, Rozgar Melas, etc.

6.3 Conduct mobilisation camps and Kaushal Melas involving
private Training Partners, State Government, and Sector Skill Councils.

6.4 Represent NSDC in Kaushal Melas, Rozgar Melas, and
similar events in the State.

6.5 Explore potential areas of collaboration for NSDC in
such events.

6.6 Track and share reports of Rozgar Melas/Kaushal Melas
conducted by PMKVY/PMKK/Fee-based Model TPs, SSCs, and State Skill Development
Missions in the State.

7. India Skills, Regional Skills & State-Sponsored
Events

7.1 Facilitate conduct of Regional Skills Competitions,
Rozgar Melas, and State-level events by extending necessary support.

7.2 Support skill development events, including workshops,
seminars, exhibitions, etc., conducted in the respective State.

7.3 Explore potential areas of collaboration for NSDC in
State-sponsored events.

7.4 Track and share reports of events conducted by
PMKVY/PMKK/Fee-based Model TPs, SSCs, and State Skill Development Missions.

7.5 Ensure adoption of manuals and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) in the conduct of events.

8. Reporting to Standing / Consultative Committees &
MPs

8.1 Design templates for reporting scheme progress and other
related activities.

8.2 Establish communication and connect with members of
Standing Committees (SC) and Consultative Committees (CC) in the respective
State.

9. State Performance, Best Practices & Reporting

9.1 Track the performance of SSDMs and the progress of their
skill development programmes and other Ministry schemes in the State.

9.2 Design formats to capture the progress of State skill
development schemes, skilling activities, best practices, events, etc.

9.3 Capture the monthly progress of State Skill Development
Schemes of SSDMs, skill development schemes of other Ministries, and best
practices being followed in the State.

9.4 Report a minimum of 4–5 news items monthly, including
events, success stories, and inaugurations of centres in the State.

10. Operational Support – IISC, CSR, Special Projects
& Other Programmes

10.1 Provide operational support to IISC, Special Projects,
CSR Skilling Programmes, Market-Led Programmes, and other skilling initiatives.

10.2 Identify corporates willing to provide funds for
skilling under CSR.

10.3 Generate leads for funding/no-funding partnership
models.

10.4 Identify Training Partners involved in overseas
placement support.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

Education Qualifications

Post Graduate Degree in Social Sciences or MBA from a
reputed institute.

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of experience working on skill development and livelihood
  programmes, with a focus on skilling and entrepreneurship in the private
  sector/social enterprises, with demonstrated ability to foster
  partnerships and work with multiple stakeholders.
  
• Prior
  experience in consulting, skill development and livelihoods, non-profit
  organisations, foundations, or corporates is preferred.
  

Language Skills

English, Hindi, Bengali

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced
  MS Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  
• Strong
  verbal communication, presentation, and networking skills.
  
• Good
  financial and budget management experience.
  
• Willingness
  to travel extensively to and within project locations.
  

Core Values and Attributes

• Honesty
  
• Integrity
  
• Accountability