Job Title :
Officer (Internships)
Location:
Ahmedabad, Rajkot, or Surat, Gujarat
Number of positions:
3 (one each for the locations mentioned)
Travel Required:
Significant travel within assigned districts (approx. 15 days/month)
About Lend A Hand India
Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a pioneering non-profit organization with over 20 years of experience integrating skill education into mainstream schooling. We operate at the critical intersection of education and livelihood, making learning engaging and directly connected to future careers.Our mission is to
equip school students to maximize their potential through skill education
. We achieve this through direct implementation in schools, government partnerships to scale policy, building Centres of Excellence, and serving as a knowledge resource for the national skilling ecosystem.Currently, our work spans
20+ states, 15,000+ schools, and impacts 15 lakh+ students
, supported by a dedicated team of 250+ professionals embedded within state systems.
Why Work With Us?
- Be a Systems Architect: Move beyond implementation to help build and refine the ecosystem, influencing policy for lasting change.
- Scale with Depth: See your work replicated across thousands of schools, creating measurable impact for millions.
- Master Complex Collaboration: Gain unique experience navigating and synergizing government, corporate CSR, and community stakeholders.
- Build a Tangible Legacy: Your efforts directly create skilled professionals, confident entrepreneurs, and a stronger economy.
- Investment in You: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that champions your professional growth and well-being.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Officer to be the operational engine for our flagship internship program in Gujarat. This is a field-oriented role critical for ensuring the program's effective rollout, expansion, and day-to-day management. You will be the key link between schools, employers, and the community, responsible for building robust partnerships, facilitating meaningful internship opportunities for youth, and ensuring smooth on-ground execution. Success in this role requires a blend of stakeholder management, data-driven monitoring, and a passion for creating livelihood pathways for students.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Implementation & Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with District/Block-level education authorities, schools, and local representatives (ZP/MNC members, Panchayats) for effective internship program implementation.
- Support state/district teams in monitoring progress and providing handholding support to school-level stakeholders.
- Advocate for the internship program at various forums to strengthen institutional buy-in.
- Employer Partnership & Engagement:
- Proactively identify, onboard, and build lasting relationships with employers to expand internship opportunities.
- Serve as the primary liaison for employers, ensuring their ongoing engagement and addressing their needs.
- Strengthen existing partnerships and work to convert new leads into committed program partners.
- Monitoring, Reporting & Grievance Redressal:
- Ensure systematic monitoring of school and student-level outcomes and progress.
- Maintain accurate program data, key contact lists, case studies, and prepare regular district/block-level progress reports.
- Act as a point of contact to address and resolve grievances from various stakeholders (schools, students, employers).
- Collaboration & Support:
- Work collaboratively with Academic Resource Persons at the block level to support career guidance and student engagement activities.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
Mandatory
- Graduate/Postgraduate degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum 2+ years of overall work experience, with at least 1+ year in Education, Skill Development, Counseling, Governance, Employment, Livelihood, or related sectors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Gujarati, Hindi and English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace.
- Willingness and ability to undertake significant field travel within Gujarat.
Desirable
- Post-graduate certification/diploma in social/rural development, skill development, or education.
- Prior fellowship or entrepreneurial experience.
- Direct experience working with government systems at the district level or above.
Essential Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Good data management and analytical skills.
- Excellent presentation and documentation abilities.
- Professional integrity, resilience, and empathy.
- Proactive problem-solving and strategic thinking.
