Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate closely with PMU to delineate clear objectives and goals for the state internship programs.
• Develop and implement robust plans and strategies to manage effectively and improve the internship initiatives.

Partnership Identification & Management:

• Proactively identify, evaluate, and foster partnerships with local institutions and organizations that can offer valuable internship opportunities.
• Manage relationships with partners to ensure mutually beneficial collaboration and effective program delivery.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Craft comprehensive reports and documents providing insights and updates on the internship programs.
• Conduct regular reporting sessions to keep the team abreast of the programs’ progress and status.

Communication & Case Study Design:

• Develop and design impactful case studies highlighting the success stories and learning experiences from the internship programs.
• Utilize these case studies for engaging communications and social media campaigns to enhance the visibility and understanding of the internship initiatives.

Solution Building & Challenge Analysis:

• Analyze and address the challenges and obstacles encountered during the internship programs.
• Innovate and implement solutions to overcome these challenges and improve the program’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Conduct diligent monitoring and evaluation processes to measure and analyze the outcomes and impacts of the internship programs.
• Recommend and implement improvements based on the evaluation findings to optimize the program’s success.

Field Team Building & Management:

• Recruit, train, and manage a dedicated field team supporting and promoting the internship programs.
• Lead the team effectively to ensure that they contribute positively to the program’s goals and objectives.

• Experience in community development, advocacy, industry engagement, and coordination with district-level officials.
• Enterprising in nature with an ability to take initiative and a “make-it-happen” attitude.
• Capacity to work comfortably in ambiguous situations, driven by a sense of curiosity.
• Exceptional communication skills with proficiency in core business tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets.
• A good sense of humour, with the ability to laugh at failures (after putting in the best efforts to succeed), contributing to a positive and resilient work environment.

The Job Role Requires:

• Engaging in extensive field travel, with an average of 15 working days per month on the road.
• Working directly with adolescent children aged 14-19 and fresh graduates.
• Engaging stakeholders at various levels, including schools, industries, government entities, and other relevant stakeholders as per initiative requirements.
• Operating with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
• Navigating and making decisions in ambiguous and uncertain scenarios with confidence and clarity.