Associate - Project Catalyst GCVT DET DSD

The Associate will provide technical, administrative, and coordination support to initiatives implemented in collaboration with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Directorate of Skill Development (DSD), and Gujarat Council of Vocational Training (GCVT), Government of Gujarat.

The role involves supporting programme planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely execution of departmental priorities in alignment with government policies, guidelines, and programme objectives

Key Responsibilities:

A. Government Coordination, Documentation and Reporting

• Coordinate with designated officials and nodal persons of DET, DSD, GCVT, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate programme implementation, interdepartmental coordination, and timely follow-up on proposals, approvals, decisions, and deliverables.
  
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), briefing notes, and review presentations; track action points and maintain records of departmental communications, submissions, decisions, and approvals.
  
• Draft official correspondence, government notes, proposals, and reports in Gujarati and English, and support government file processing for administrative approvals and decision-making.
  
• Develop and maintain work plans, deliverable trackers, and progress reports; monitor milestones, identify implementation bottlenecks, coordinate issue resolution, and escalate delays as required.
  

B. DET & GCVT – Vocational Training, Awarding and Assessment Support

• Support DET initiatives related to ITIs, vocational training, employment, institutional strengthening, and programme implementation.
  
• Support GCVTs functions as an NCVET-recognised Awarding Body (Dual), including monitoring, evaluation, renewal, compliance, and quality improvement processes, as assigned.
  
• Assist in developing SOPs, monitoring frameworks, performance indicators, grading systems, and compliance documentation as per NCVET guidelines.
  
• Coordinate activities related to qualification/job-role adoption, qualification management, micro-credentials, assessment planning, assessor deployment, and certification.
  
• Facilitate coordination on SIDH–GSDM portal integration, batch mapping, assessment data, and certification-related issues.
  

C. DSD – Skill Development Programme Support

• Support planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of skill development initiatives, proposals, and departmental priorities.
  
• Coordinate operational and technical requirements for digital systems, including FRAMS, such as hosting, deployment, technical support, and handover, in consultation with relevant teams.
  
• Support departmental activities related to India/world skill competitions, workshops, events, and other assigned initiatives.
  

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 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
  

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.

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.  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences/Work, Education, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Postgraduate qualification in Management, Public Policy, Education, or a related field will be an advantage.
  
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, government liaison, skill development, vocational education, or development-sector initiatives.
  
• Experience working with government departments or public-sector programmes will be preferred.
  
• Fresh graduates with strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills may also be considered
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Gujarati and English.
  
• Professional drafting skills for official correspondence, notes, reports, and meeting minutes.
  
• Strong coordination, stakeholder management, planning, and follow-up skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital documentation tools.
  
•   Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective time management.
  
• Professional conduct, discretion, accountability, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
  
• Willingness to travel within Gujarat for meetings, events, and field-level coordination, as required.
  

• Strong Coordination and Relationship-Building Skills
  
• Proactive and Self-Motivated
  
• Strong Ownership and Accountability
  
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving
  
• Attention to Detail and Organisational Skills