Deputy Manager - (Government Partnerships)

Lend A Hand India
Lend A Hand India

Sales & Business Development

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

Job Description

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.

Requirements

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