Officer/ Senior officer -Government PartnershipsChennai

The Officer/ Senior Officer (Internships & Government Partnership) plays a critical role in supporting state-level implementation of Skill Education and Internships in schools by managing data, monitoring program execution, and facilitating stakeholder interactions to effectively implement School-based Vocational Education Programs in Tamil Nadu.

This role involves hands-on work with various stakeholders at the state/district/block level as well as working to build industry linkages to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of Vocational Education and Internship programs under Samagra Shiksha.

Project Management and Stakeholder engagement.

Represent and coordinate Lend a Hand India's vocational education initiatives within the state's education department and lead the Internship program.

Develop and implement state-level initiatives for internships for school students..

Monitor program implementation and ensure alignment with project goals..

Generate monthly progress reports and oversee data management..

Collaborate with government departments to support and guide project outcomes..

Internship.

Facilitate the implementation of internships at district and block levels..

Support State Samagra Shiksha in monitoring internships and providing guidance to schools..

Coordinate with local representatives, corporates, and industry partners for internship placements..

Lead engagement initiatives that promote community and industry participation..

Track student outcomes and support their post-vocational education pathways..

Maintain stakeholder communication and compile data for case studies and program impact assessment..

Requirements.

Engaging in extensive field travel, averaging 15 working days per month..

Driving and achieving internship targets while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Operating with minimal supervision in ambiguous or uncertain scenarios.

Personal Attributes.

Enterprising nature with a make-it-happen attitude..

Curiosity, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in data handling and business tools..

A sense of humor and resilience in facing challenges..

Process Competency:.

Understanding of government process and educationskill education eco system.

Fluency in Hindi, English and Tamil.

Working knowledge of Tamil.

Proficiency in computer applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)..

Experience in using and managing MIS systems..