Officer (Government Partnerships - Punjab)

Job Title: Officer (Government Partnerships)

Location: Mohali, Punjab

Travel : As per the need of the projects within the state

Position Overview

The Officer, PMU (Project Management Unit) will be responsible for supporting the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) in operationalizing its journey to become a Dual Body (Awarding Body) recognized by NCVET. This position will play a key role in implementing and monitoring initiatives under the MoU between Lend A Hand India (LAHI) and PSEB, including pre-approval and post-approval activities related to Dual Body Recognition, vocational education strengthening, and integration of NSQF-aligned qualifications across schools. The Officer will work closely with officials from PSEB, NCVET, and other stakeholders to ensure timely coordination, documentation, reporting, and implementation of project activities.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical & Operational Support

• Assist in setting up and maintaining the Project Management Unit (PMU) within PSEB.
  
• Support documentation, compilation, and submission of materials required for Dual Body Recognition by NCVET.
  
• Coordinate with PSEB and Lend A Hand India teams to facilitate smooth execution of pre-approval and post-approval activities.
  
• Support the adoption and integration of NCVET-aligned Job Roles, Qualification Packs (QPs), and assessment standards.
  
• Track timelines, deliverables, and progress for various components of the Dual Body project.

2. Liaison & Coordination

• Act as a communication bridge between PSEB, NCVET, and Lend A Hand India for all project-related activities.
  
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, trainings and official communications with relevant stakeholders.
  
• Prepare presentations, briefs, and reports for review meetings with senior government officials and LAHI leadership.
  
• Coordinate with national-level agencies such as NSDC, PSSCIVE, and Sector Skill Councils for technical inputs.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain progress dashboards and documentation for all Dual Body activities.
  
• Monitor implementation progress, identify challenges, and propose solutions for smooth execution.
  
• Prepare periodic progress reports, presentations, and compliance documentation for submission to PSEB and NCVET.
  
• Support evaluation mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of implemented interventions.

4. Capacity Building & Orientation

• Assist in planning and conducting orientation and training sessions for PSEB officials, school administrators, trainers and teachers on Dual Body Recognition processes.
  
• Facilitate capacity-building programs in collaboration with Lend A Hand India experts.
  
• Support creation of SOPs, manuals, guidelines, and training resources aligned with the Dual Body framework.

5. Vocational Education Support

• Assist in the integration of vocational education within the State Curriculum Framework (SCF) in alignment with NSQF.
  
• Provide coordination support for curriculum development, content review, and practical assessment mechanisms.
  
• Liaise with schools and vocational trainers for effective implementation and reporting.