Job Title: Senior Officer/Officer (Government Partnerships)
Location: Patna,Bihar
Travel: As required, within the state.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Officer/Associate to join the PMU team at SCERT, Bihar. The role will involve working closely with SCERT officials, government stakeholders, schools, teachers, internal LAHI teams, and other partners to support the effective implementation and strengthening of Skill Education in Bihar.
The candidate will contribute to understanding the existing Skill Education ecosystem, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, supporting implementation activities, tracking progress, identifying challenges, and contributing to the development of a roadmap for strengthening Skill Education in Bihar.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with SCERT officials and other government stakeholders to support Skill Education initiatives.
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders involved in Skill Education implementation.
- Support the development and implementation of a roadmap for Skill Education in Bihar.
- Understand existing systems, processes, challenges, and opportunities within the school Skill Education ecosystem.
- Support program planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation.
- Coordinate with internal LAHI teams to bring relevant technical expertise and resources to the Bihar program.
- Collect, compile, and analyse program-related information and data.
- Prepare presentations, reports, trackers, meeting notes, and other project documentation.
- Participate in meetings with government officials and other stakeholders and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions.
- Identify implementation challenges and work with relevant teams to develop practical solutions.
- Support field visits, school visits, workshops, meetings, and other program activities as required.
- Track key milestones and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
- Undertake additional responsibilities related to the PMU as required.
About Lend A Hand India : Lend A Hand India (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.
Our Mission
Equip School Students to Maximise 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.
