Role Overview The Senior Manager – Skill Building will lead the development, implementation and institutionalization of a robust skill development strategy under the Indira Mahila Shakti (IMS) program. The role is critical to enhancing the capabilities of SHG members and functionaries across farm and non-farm domains—bridging skill gaps, fostering entrepreneurship and supporting enterprise readiness. Positioned at the State Program Management Unit (PMU) of SERP, the role involves working closely with sectoral experts, district teams, SHG federations and external stakeholders including skilling partners, industry bodies and government institutions to deliver high-impact training programs tailored to community needs and livelihood opportunities. The position reports to the Director, PMU – IMS and works in collaboration with other thematic specialists. Mode Of Employment Contractual appointment for a fixed term of three years. Remuneration A consolidated monthly remuneration in the range of ₹1,00,000–₹1,25,000, depending on experience and qualification. Qualifications Postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management (or) Rural Management (or) Social Work Experience Preferably 10 years of experience in skill-building, capacity development, or learning & development, including at least 5 years in a strategic implementation role involving module development, implementation of training systems and evaluation of training outcomes. Preference would be given to candidates with experience in executing training programs especially for SHGs, Government training programs. Job Roles And Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive skill-building strategy aligned with IMS’s enterprise and livelihood promotion objectives. Develop and deliver sector-specific training curricula and learning modules in collaboration with domain experts, institutions and industry partners. Coordinate skill training programs for SHG members and producer groups through federations, training partners and community resource persons. Build capacities of district teams, trainers and SHG leaders through structured ToT models, mentoring and field-based coaching. Monitor training quality and effectiveness, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and refine interventions based on feedback and impact assessments. Strategic Planning & Implementation Lead the design and rollout of a state-wide skill-building roadmap aligned with IMS objectives for enterprise and livelihood development. Integrate entrepreneurship, functional, digital and vocational skills into structured training programs. Skill Gap Analysis & Curriculum Development Conduct training needs assessments (TNA) and skill-gap analysis for SHG members across sectors and geographies. Develop or adapt contextual, modular and outcome-based curricula and materials using participatory and adult learning principles. Ensure alignment with national skilling frameworks (e.g., NSQF) and sector skill council standards for certification of trainees. Training Delivery & Program Execution Coordinate the delivery of large-scale training programs through federations, training partners, NGOs and institutional resource persons. Promote flexible delivery models—offline, digital, mobile-based, or blended to reach diverse learner groups. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships Engage with state and national skilling bodies (e.g., Sector Skill Councils, MSDE, EDI etc.), academic partners for implementation of capacity building programs Facilitate cross-learning platforms and exposure programs between districts Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment Develop KPIs and monitoring systems to evaluate training effectiveness, participation, learning outcomes. Analyze data and feedback to fine-tune training content, methods and targeting strategies. Administrative & Coordination Support Coordinate with other PMU thematic specialists to integrate skill building with enterprise promotion, credit, branding and marketing. Prepare Annual Action Plans, training calendars, budget proposals and performance reports related to skill-building initiatives. Represent IMS in skill development forums, government working groups and knowledge-sharing platforms. Show more Show less