Lend-A-Hand India invites applications for the post of Consultant (Vocational Education) – Dept of Education (RMSA), Govt of NCT of Delhi

Organization: Lend-A-Hand India

Position: Consultant (Vocational Education) – Gov of NCT of Delhi
Reporting to: SPD – Rashtriya Madhymik Shiksha Abhiyaan (RMSA), Deptt of Education

Location: Delhi
Travel: 25% within the state

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Educational Qualification: Graduate
Experience:

  • 3-5 years of work experience (private sector/social enterprise/implementation of government schemes)
  • Past experience of working with government agencies, especially at the state level
  • Past experience of working with senior management

Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven interest and track record in the area of skill development
  • Management consulting experience preferred but not a must
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Project management experience a must
  • Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Roles and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible to coordinate the vocational education project as part of RMSA (Delhi). The consultant will assist RMSA to develop a strategic roadmap to execute the project, coordinate with the field staff monitoring and tracking, manage data collection, coordinate with external parties (NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Vocational Training Providers, PSSCIVE etc.) for successful delivery of vocational education project under RMSA in the state.

Application Process: Interested candidates should apply by visiting Application Form_Consultant_RMSA

Last date to apply: 13 September 2017

Note: The consulting contract will be between the candidate and Lend A Hand India and NOT between the candidate and RMSA-NCT of Delhi.


About:

Department: A flagship scheme of Ministry of HRD, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyaan (RMSA) was launched in March, 2009 with the objective to enhance access to secondary education and to improve its quality.  Specifically, objectives of the centrally sponsored scheme of Vocationalisation of secondary and higher secondary education, which is part of RMSA, are (i) to enhance the employability of youth through demand driven competency based modular vocational courses, (ii) to maintain their competitiveness through provisions of multi-entry multi-exit learning opportunities and vertical mobility/ interchangeability in qualifications, (iii) to fill the gap between educated and employable and (iv) to reduce the dropout rate at the secondary level.

Under the aegis of MoU between Department of Education (RMSA- NCT of Delhi) and Lend A Hand India, the selected candidate will be part of Lend A Hand India’’s team and will be deputed at  the office of RMSA-NCT of Delhi.

Lend A Hand India: Lend-A-Hand India is a leading multi-state NGO working in the area of skill development for last 10 years with presence in 10 states, over 100 staff members and covering 1200+ schools and 90,000+ students. It is currently working directly or in partnership with the State Governments in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi, Odisha, Karnataka, UT of Diu & Daman with head quarters in Pune. Its innovative approach has been recognized by Ashoka, CNN-IBN, ICICI Foundation and Dasra. Lend-A-Hand India’s major funding partners include Ashmore Foundation, Axis Bank Foundation, Bajaj Auto, Credit Suisse, eClerx, EMpower Foundation, Godrej Agrovet, Great Eastern Shipping, Human Dignity Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, MacArthur Foundation, Macquarie Group  etc. Our co-founder, Sunanda Mane was awarded the prestigious Ashoka Fellowship for the approach and work done by Lend-A-Hand India