Job
Title: Manager (NEP Operationalization)<\/b><\/span>
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Location:
Pune<\/b><\/span>
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Travel:
As per the need of the projects <\/span>
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About Lend A Hand India :<\/span><\/b> Lend A Hand India <\/span><\/a>(LAHI)
is a leading national Think Tank/NGO with over 20 years of experience in
strengthening India’s skill and vocational education ecosystem. LAHI works
closely with 20+ State and UT governments through long -term partnerships,
providing technical advisory and Project Management Unit (PMU) support to drive
systemic reforms. In Uttar Pradesh, LAHI partners with the Directorate of
Training (DTE) and the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) to support
large -scale improvements in ITIs, skill education curriculum, assessments,
certification, and policy implementation .<\/span>
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Our Mission :<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential
Through Skill Education <\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Our Approach<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Direct implementation in schools <\/span><\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Partnership with central -state governments to define,
and scale policy <\/span><\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Building of Centres of Excellence that act as
lighthouses for innovation <\/span><\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Resource organisation for the skilling ecosystem <\/span><\/span>
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Our Knowledge in Action <\/span><\/span><\/b>
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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. <\/span><\/span>
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Our Reach <\/span><\/span><\/b>
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LAHI’s current scale of work includes - <\/span><\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>20+ States and UTs<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>15000+ Schools<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>15 Lakh+ Students<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>250+ Team Members<\/span>
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What Truly Sets a Career at Lend A
Hand India Apart – <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Work as a Systems Architect, not
just an Implementer: You help build and refine the system itself,
influencing policy and creating lasting change.<\/span>
<\/li>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.<\/span>
<\/li>Master Complex Collaboration: Gain
unparalleled experience navigating and synergizing the worlds of
government, corporate CSR, and community.<\/span>
<\/li>Career with a Tangible Legacy: Your
work directly creates skilled professionals, confident entrepreneurs, and
a stronger national economy.<\/span>
<\/li>Investment in you: We offer
competitive compensation, comprehensive support & robust benefits and
a culture that actively champions your professional development and
holistic well -being. <\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Position Overview:<\/span><\/b>
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The Manager – NEP Operationalization will lead
the strategic translation of <\/span><\/span><\/span>NEP 2020 and NCF 2023 (Skill Education) into scalable, on -ground models
for schools. This role requires a blend of <\/span><\/span>policy analysis, program
design, team leadership, cross -functional collaboration, and advocacy to embed skill education within
government systems effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Key Responsibilities:<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Policy Implementation & Program Design<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Interpret
and operationalize NEP 2020 and NCF 2023 provisions related to skill and
vocational education<\/span>
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integration of skill education content with NCF, NSQF, and state
curricula<\/span>
<\/li>Support the
design, piloting, and statewide scaling of skill education programs<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Team & Project Management<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Manage and
mentor the NEP–NCF team, ensuring timely and high -quality delivery of
project outputs<\/span>
<\/li>Foster a
collaborative and learning -oriented team culture<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Cross -Functional Coordination<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Collaborate
closely with implementation, partnerships, research, and operations teams
to ensure alignment and synergies<\/span>
<\/li>Government
& External Engagement<\/span>
<\/li>Engage with
State Education Departments, SCERTs, PMUs, and other key stakeholders<\/span>
<\/li>Represent
the organization in policy consultations, working groups, and public
forums on NEP–NCF implementation<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Advocacy & Communication<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Drive
advocacy efforts to influence policy and strengthen the skilling ecosystem<\/span>
<\/li>Develop
high -quality policy notes, presentations, and capacity -building resources
tailored to diverse stakeholder groups<\/span>
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