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.