Asst Manager (Government Partnerships)

Job Title: Assistant Manager (Government Partnerships)

Location: Chennai, Tamilnadu

Travel : PAN India as per the need of the job role

About Lend A Hand India :

Lend A Hand India, established in 2006, has been pioneering with over 20 years of on-field experience in the integration of skill education with mainstream schooling by working at the intersection of education and livelihood to make learning engaging, and connected to future livelihoods.

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.

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 position is responsible for building relevant partnerships in Tamil Nadu to promote skilling in schools and managing a State level Project Management Unit based out of the Education Department, Tamil Nadu. This role requires to work on a strategic roadmap to execute the project, coordinate for the monitoring and tracking of the project, manage data collection, and coordinate with external & State parties (State Board, SCERT, Sector Skill Councils, Vocational Training Providers, P.S.S.C.I.V.E. and other components of the Education Department (Samagra Shiksha), etc.) for the successful delivery of vocational education project, and to bring innovation in the project at the state level.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management:

• Identify, approach, and build lasting, collaborative relationships with key government bodies, private organizations, and sector influencers.
  
• Develop and execute tailored engagement strategies for different partner types, from the State Board and SCERT to Sector Skill Councils and training providers.
  
• Act as the primary liaison for the Samagra Shiksha mission, providing expert support in planning, execution, and monitoring of skill education activities.

Project Leadership & Data-Driven Execution:

• Manage the State Project Management Unit (PMU), ensuring the effective end-to-end implementation of the skill education program.
  
• Own the project's Monitoring & Information System (MIS), leveraging data analytics to provide real-time insights, track progress, and guide decision-making for state officials.
  
• Develop comprehensive monitoring strategies, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate project impact, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership.

Policy & Operational Excellence:

• Draft high-quality policy notes, concept papers, official communications, proposals, and SOPs to advance the project's objectives.
  
• Lead budgeting and planning for vocational education components in collaboration with government partners.
  
• Organize and facilitate high-level meetings, workshops, and events with multiple stakeholders.
  
• Stay abreast of the latest government schemes and policies to identify new opportunities for program enhancement and interdepartmental collaboration

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in any stream; a technical or education-related field is a plus.
  
• 5-8 years of progressive experience, with a significant portion in:
  
• Managing Government PMUs or leading large-scale public sector project implementation.
  
• Working directly with senior state-level bureaucrats on policy, guidelines, and strategic presentations.
  
• The skill development, education, or livelihood sector.
  
• Exceptional ability to build trust, negotiate, and persuade senior officials and partners.
  
• Proven expertise in technical project writing, data analytics, and creating powerful presentations (Word, PPT, Excel).
  
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing large datasets using Excel; experience with data visualization tools is desirable.
  
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both English,Tamil and Hindi.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• A Post-Graduate degree in Social Work, Education, or a related development field.
  
• Experience in people and team management.
  
• A proactive, entrepreneurial spirit with a talent for driving initiatives forward independently.

Key Attributes:

• 
  Proactive Owner
  
• Resilient Catalyst
  
• Collaborative Bridge-Builder
  
• Strategic Architect