Reports to: Dy. Manager / Manager (NEP / NCF)
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra (with extensive travel to allocated districts
and blocks)
Role Summary:
We are implementing Pilot on NCF (National Curriculum Framework) aligned skill education in schools in Maharashtra. The purpose of this project is to test and demonstrate various components of NCF aligned skill education in various type of schools.
The Assistant
Manager (NEP/ NCF) will be responsible for coordinating and supporting
on-ground implementation of the skill education pilot across schools in
assigned districts. The role involves close engagement with government.
Stakeholders, school authorities, trainers, parents, and industry partners. The
Assistant Manager will ensure smooth program delivery, support monitoring
activities, facilitate community and industry engagement, and assist in
documentation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation & Support:
- Work
with school heads, trainers, and district/block officials to support
smooth implementation of skill education in line with NEP 2020 and NCF
2023.
Regularly visit schools to provide technical
guidance, observe sessions, and offer hand holding support to trainers and
school teams.
- Coordinate training activities, school onboarding,
toolkit deployment, and field-level events in assigned districts.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaise regularly with district and block-level
education officials (Zilla Parishad, Tribal Dept, etc.) to ensure
ownership and integration of skill education.
- Represent the program in local forums and
meetings to advocate for vocational education.
- Engage with school managements, NGOs, and
teacher training institutions to strengthen delivery and support.
Industry and Community Mobilization:
- Facilitate connections between schools and
local employers for guest lectures, field visits, and exposure
opportunities for students.
- Organize community outreach activities to
raise awareness among parents and local leaders about the benefits of
skill education.
- Support students in identifying pathways for
vertical mobility post-grade 10 (vocational education, further skilling,
or employment).
Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
- Monitor field-level implementation and
maintain accurate records of progress and challenges.
- Support data collection, validation, and
reporting using Excel and Google tools.
- Prepare monthly reports and contribute to
periodic review meetings with the central project team.
- Document field learnings, success stories, and
local innovations for internal and external sharing.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree (mandatory), Master’s degree in
Education, Social Work, Rural Development, or related field (preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience,
including at least 2 years of fieldwork.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with
government systems at district or block level preferred.
- Experience in community engagement, advocacy, or
skilling/education programs is desirable.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills to work
with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and formal
reporting formats.
- Good documentation and report writing skills
(English & Marathi).
- Fluency in Marathi (spoken and written); working
knowledge of English.
- Willingness to travel extensively, including to
remote and rural areas.
- Ability to manage work independently, with
accountability and attention to detail.
- Ability to live and work in basic or challenging
field conditions when required.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about improving
school education through skill integration and who enjoys working closely with
systems and communities at the grassroots level.