Deputy Manager - (Government Partnerships)

Job Title: Deputy Manager (Government Partnerships)

Location: Delhi

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

Position Overview:

Deputy Manager (Government Partnerships) is a key leadership position to manage the Skill Education Project under the Project Management Unit in the Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi. The role involves strategic planning, government collaboration, large-scale program execution, and team leadership to align skilling initiatives with NEP 2020 & NCF 2023.

Lend A Hand India’s Mission:

Equip School Students to Maximize 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:

Strategic Leadership & Program Implementation:

• Design and execute a strategic roadmap for integrating skill education with mainstream schooling.
  
• Drive curriculum alignment, pedagogy development, and capacity-building for vocational education.
  
• Develop scalable operational strategies for statewide skilling initiatives.
  
• Lead evidence-based decision-making using program data, research, and stakeholder feedback.
  

Government Relations & Partnership Management:

• Liaise with MoE, MoSDE, NSDC, NCVET, SSCs, and state departments for policy alignment.
  
• Represent LAHI in government forums, policy discussions, and partnership negotiations.
  
• Manage stakeholder communications, MoU finalization, and implementation planning.
  
• Stay updated on national skilling policies, NSQF, NCVET norms, and government schemes.
  

Large-Scale Program Execution:

• Oversee end-to-end program delivery across schools, ensuring quality and scalability.
  
• Establish monitoring frameworks for program fidelity and learning outcomes.
  
• Lead crisis management and conflict resolution in field operations.
  

Team Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering accountability and innovation.
  
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with M&E, product, and tech teams.
  
• Innovation & Process Improvement
  
• Pilot new delivery models, assessment methods, and tech-driven solutions.
  
• Promote a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making.
  

Data Management & Reporting:

• Analyse large datasets to identify gaps and improve program effectiveness.
  
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and dashboard management.
  

Minimum Qualifications & Experience -

• 8-10 years in project management/consulting, with 4+ years in leadership roles
  
• Experience in government collaborations, preferably in education/skilling
  
• Proven track record in scaling programs and managing multi-geography operations
  
• 2+ years in large-scale government skilling/education projects
  
• Familiarity with NEP 2020, NCF 2023, and vocational education frameworks
  

Preferred Qualifications & Experience -

• Work with NSDC, SSCs, or state education departments
  
• Gandhi Fellowship/Young India Fellowship alumni
  

Key Attributes

• Strong communication
  
• Stakeholder management
  
• Strong presentation skills
  
• Proficiency in data analysis (Excel-VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP), MIS tools, and MS Office
  
• Self-driven & adaptable
  
• Able to deliver under tight deadlines