Manager Skill Education

Lend A Hand India • Full-time • Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh • 12m ago

Manage the State PMU for the Vocational Education Program.
Liaise with Samagra Shiksha officials for planning, executing, and monitoring vocational education activities.
Oversee the Monitoring & Information system for real-time project monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
Draft and document official letters, proposals, presentations, and file notes.
Develop monitoring strategies and ensure timely program implementation.
Budget and plan vocational education components for Samagra Shiksha and Lend A Hand India programs.
Organize and lead meetings and events with multiple stakeholders.
Coordinate with state departments and external parties (NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Vocational Training Providers, PSSCIVE, etc.).
Network and advocate with state and district administrations to foster interdepartmental collaborations.
Remain updated on government schemes and programs relevant to the skill ecosystem.
Collaborate with internal and other state teams to share learnings and practices.
Lead meetings and deliver presentations.
Willingness to travel within the state.

Experience in government PMU management, partnership building, public policy, monitoring, and evaluation.
Team management experience.
Strong research, documentation, monitoring, and program management skills.
Proficiency in drafting proposals, strategy papers, SOPs, and making presentations.
Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft & Google tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, etc.) for analytics and documentation.
Experience managing large databases and using advanced Excel and visualization tools.
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, particularly with senior government officials and partners.

7-10+ years of experience implementing government schemes, private sector projects, or social enterprise initiatives.
Experience working with senior bureaucrats and government agencies at the state or central level (preferred).
Demonstrated interest and track record in skill development, education, and livelihood (preferred).
Past project management experience.
Fluency in English and Hindi.
Experience as a Technical and managerial Consultant in the social sector with Think Tanks, Public Policy Organizations, or Social Consultancy firms (preferred).
Participation in social sector fellowships (e.g., Gandhi Fellowship, TFI, MGNG, IAF, PMRDF) (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in any field (technical field preferred); a Postgraduate degree in the Social or Education Sector is desirable.