Project Officer - Internships- Delhi (Job Vacancy)
Lend A Hand India
25 Applicants|Posted 2 Weeks ago
Job Description
Project Objective for Internship Team Members :
To enable higher secondary students to experience the ‘world of work, develop key transferable employability skills, understand real-world application of skills and theoretical knowledge and make informed choices after 12th grade
Overview:
The Project Officer- Internship will be crucial in supporting and enhancing the internship programs orchestrated by the State Internship Lead. This role involves hands-on work with various stakeholders at the district/block level to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of internship programs as part of Vocational Education in schools.
Responsibilities:
• Engage with District/block-level stakeholders to effectively implement internships as part of Vocational Education in schools.
• Support State Samagra Shiksha in monitoring and providing necessary hand-holding to stakeholders at the school level.
• Systematically engage Local Representatives (ZP/MNC Members, Committees, Corporators, Block/Gram Panchayats).
• Diligently monitor school and student-level outcomes.
• Advocate for internship programs across different forums.
• Facilitate industry engagement, community participation, and vertical mobility pathways for students post-vocational education.
• Maintain and manage:
• Program progress data and reports.
• Key contacts and communications.
• Case studies and research documents.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for the Program at the district/block level.
Your Job Role Requires:
• Engaging in extensive field travel, averaging 15 working days per month.
• Working directly with adolescent children (ages 14-19) and fresh graduates.
• Engaging stakeholders at various levels including schools, industries, and government entities.
• Operating with minimal supervision in ambiguous or uncertain scenarios.
What You Bring:
• Experience in community development, advocacy, industry engagement, and coordination with district-level officials.
• Enterprising nature with an ability to take initiative and a “make-it-happen” attitude.
• Capacity to work in ambiguous situations with curiosity.
• Exceptional communication skills and proficiency in core business tools.
• A sense of humor and the ability to learn from failures.
Requirements:
• A Postgraduate degree from a recognized university in India, or a Graduate degree in Engineering/Medical Sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years on-field experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working directly with Government officials at the District level or above, either directly or as part of a project/NGO.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sectors like Education, Skill Development, Governance, Employment, Livelihood, or Industry.
• Desirable:
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in any stream under social/rural/skill development/education sector.
• Previous Fellowship or Entrepreneurial Experience.