Job Opportunity Industry Expert- Fashion Apparel, Coding, Healthcare at Lend a Hand India in New Delhi

About us

Lend-a-Hand India (LAHI) is a 16 year old NGO with the mission to integrate vocational education with mainstream education for students from 9th to 12th grade level and equip them with an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in the real world ahead. We facilitate “school to work” transition for these 14-18 year old in-school students by imparting vocational education and internship opportunities as a part of the secondary school curriculum.

We aim to universalize vocational education and restore “dignity of labor” as lack of dignity of labor is one of the major impediments in India which restricts the youth from achieving their full potential. Currently, more than 1 million+ young students from 10,000+ high schools in 24 states/UTs across India are part of the program.
Majority of our work is in partnership with the state governments by helping the state governments to scale up vocational education in the state under ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme of Ministry of Education. 

Recently, Lend A Hand India was awarded The organization was recently awarded a system change grant by Co-Impact, a donor collaborative consisting of Rockefeller, Gates, Chandler, Nilekanis and others.

​Job Description

Overview of the Role

Lend A Hand India(LAHI) wants to ensure the curriculum is academically robust and aligned with real-world industry standards and expectations. With 8-10 years of experience in the fashion apparel, Coding, AVGC, or Healthcare and Wellness sectors, such a professional brings invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Their role is pivotal in developing and updating relevant and engaging content for students while reflecting the current trends and demands of the respective industries. By bridging the academia-industry gap, this expert plays a significant role in teacher training, resource optimization, and facilitating meaningful industry collaborations, ultimately enhancing the quality and relevance of education delivered to students. This strategic hire will strengthen the program’s curriculum and ensure that students are better prepared for successful careers post their educational journey. This Industry Expert will work across different LAHI’s functions and collaborate with the Project Management Unit In New Delhi.

Number of Openings : 3

Sector:

• Fashion-Apparel
• Coding & AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics)
• Healthcare and Wellness

Number of Positions: 3

Job Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development:

• Drive the development and curation of industry-relevant curriculum for various programs.
• Collaborate closely with knowledge partners to infuse new-age and child-appropriate content.
• Bring in specific domain knowledge to avoid redundancy in content and delivery.

Content Development Process:

• Adopt agile processes for content development, right from the classroom to the design board.

Industry Collaboration:

• Engage with industries to organize quality field visits and guest lectures for students.
• Suggest domain-specific lab requirements, including necessary tools and equipment.

Teacher Support & Development:

• Play a pivotal role in the training and capacity building of teachers.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to SRPs and teachers to enhance their domain-specific knowledge and teaching skills.

Material Development:

• Coordinate with field experts to create comprehensive study materials such as subject guides, session plans, and student readers.

Travel & Networking:

• Willingness to travel within and across states to engage with industry experts and other stakeholders pivotal to the program’s success.

Requirements

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Experience:

At least 8-10 years of industry experience in one of the above-mentioned sectors.

​Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of one of the sectors: Fashion-Apparel, Coding, AVGC, or Healthcare and Wellness.
• Strong network within the chosen industry with the capability to leverage connections for the program’s benefit.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills to guide teachers and students alike.
• Adept at curriculum and content development with a focus on relevance and quality.

​Qualification:

• Masters with a minimum of 8 years of pertinent industry experience.
• Alternatively, candidates with a Graduation degree should have at least 10-12 years of relevant experience.