Strategic Head – Skill Development

Job Title Project Head - Skill Development Vocational Education Department Education Livelihood Development Location Rural project location with oversight of an urban ITI center and a women s vocational training center Reports To Executive Committee Job Summary The Project Head - Skill Development Vocational Education is a senior leadership position responsible for strategizing managing and expanding multiple vocational training and skill development initiatives These include A rural and tribal-focused skill development center An industrial training institute ITI based in an urban location A women s center focused on vocational training and economic empowerment This role involves creating scalable high-impact skilling models ensuring regulatory compliance driving strong employability outcomes and managing teams across multiple locations The incumbent should align systems and operations with the organization s mission of transforming lives through education and livelihoods Educational Qualifications Essential Postgraduate Degree in Social Work Rural Development Management Education or related fields Desirable Certification in Project Management Skill Development or Public Policy Familiarity with ITI regulatory frameworks and vocational education standards Experience Total Experience Minimum 8-10 years in the development sector vocational training or the education domain Relevant Experience At least 4 years in senior project management or operational leadership roles preferably in multi-location or multi-stakeholder environments within skilling or vocational education Key Result Areas KRAs 1 Strategic Leadership Project Oversight Create and implement strategic plans for Rural and tribal skill development initiatives Urban-based Industrial Training Institute in alignment with DGT NCVT norms Women s education and entrepreneurship programs Develop annual action plans and budget forecasts Leverage digital tools and modern pedagogy for enhanced training outcomes Align programs with national skill development missions and emerging industry needs 2 Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships Fundraising Forge and sustain partnerships with Government bodies e g DSAG NABARD NSDC CSR partners and philanthropic donors Oversee proposal development financial reporting and fund utilization Represent the organization at industry forums and government events 3 Compliance Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to applicable norms and standards for vocational programs Establish processes and SOPs for consistent operations Facilitate audits accreditations and quality checks 4 Team Leadership Capacity Building Lead multi-disciplinary teams across training centers Design and implement recruitment training and retention strategies Promote a results-oriented and impact-driven team culture Conduct regular performance reviews and staff capacity building initiatives 5 Community Impact Placement Outcomes Achieve program enrollment skilling and placement targets Develop women-centric models for micro-entrepreneurship Monitor student performance and implement support and counseling frameworks Key Performance Indicators KPIs Domain KPI Strategic Operational Achievement of cumulative enrollment placement targets Compliance 100 adherence to regulatory norms audits and reporting deadlines Partnerships Funding Yearly funds mobilized through government and CSR sources Program Innovation Number of new courses added as per labor market demand Team Development Staff retention rate certification upskilling percentage Impact of trainees placed or self-employed within 6 months post-training Job Type Full-time Pay 100 000 00 - 150 000 00 per month Work Location In person