About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to be at the centre of a national initiative that aims to reshape how India’s MSME sector trains its workforce. The Nodal Officer will serve as the operational backbone of LUB’s MSME Skill Capital Mission — coordinating policy engagement with NCVET and the Ministry of Skill Development, managing OJT pilot programmes across 3 MSME clusters, driving data collection from LUB’s Utpad Samuh (product group) network, and supporting the development of a nationally significant concept note for MSME workforce transformation.
The role requires someone who can work independently, manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously, and translate policy ideas into ground-level action. It is not a desk job — it requires comfort with government correspondence, factory visits, data compilation, and stakeholder management in equal measure.
This role is the single full-time hire for the mission. The person will work closely with the Cell Head, two national-level policy advisors, Utpad Samuh heads across 10 sectors, and state chapter coordinators in 3–5 states. The impact of this role is disproportionate to its seniority — the Nodal Officer will directly shape national OJT policy and MSME skilling outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesA. Policy Engagement & Government Liaison (30%)
- Draft, format, and manage all submissions to NCVET, NSDC, Ministry of MSME, and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
- Coordinate follow-ups on LUB’s 12-point OJT recommendations and track NCVET’s response/incorporation into the final SoP.
- Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and advocacy materials for the Cell Head’s meetings with government officials.
- Manage the relationship with NIOS for the academic bridge partnership: MoU drafting, pilot enrolment coordination, progress tracking.
- Maintain a tracker of all government correspondence with response timelines and action status.
- Support the development and submission of the National MSME Skill Capital Mission concept note to the Ministry.
B. Pilot Programme Management (30%)
- Coordinate the launch and day-to-day management of OJT pilots in 3 MSME clusters (e.g., Noida, Rajkot, Ludhiana/Jaipur).
- Work with Pilot Operations Leads in each cluster to onboard 10–15 MSME host units per cluster and place 20–30 trainees.
- Deploy simplified OJT documentation: 1-page consent letters, logbooks, mentor orientation kits, assessment forms.
- Coordinate RPL assessment logistics: identify eligible experienced workers, liaise with Assessment Agencies, track credit awards.
- Manage NIOS enrolment for workers in pilot clusters who need Class 10/12 academic credentials alongside skill certification.
- Collect and compile pilot data: trainee outcomes, mentor feedback, enterprise satisfaction, productivity indicators.
- Prepare monthly pilot progress reports and the 6-month Pilot Impact Report.
C. Stakeholder Coordination & Data Management (25%)
- Coordinate data collection from 5–10 Utpad Samuh heads for the Job Role Matrix (50–100 job roles across 10 sectors).
- Compile, validate, and format the Job Role Matrix into an NCVET-ready submission with enterprise endorsements.
- Manage the MSME Skill Capital Working Group: agenda preparation, meeting coordination (fortnightly, virtual + quarterly physical), minutes, action tracking.
- Liaise with Training Centre and ITI/polytechnic partners for blended theory support in pilot clusters.
- Coordinate with Dr. Kalsi (strategic advisor) and Dr. Shakeel (regulatory advisor) for document reviews and guidance.
- Maintain the master project tracker and 6-month roadmap milestone dashboard.
- Manage regional language translation of OJT documentation (logbooks, forms, mentor kits) for pilot deployment.
D. Sector Council & Institutional Development (15%)
- Support the activation of 5 priority Utpad Samuhs into Sector Skill Councils with defined objectives and KPIs.
- Draft Sector-Specific OJT Annexures for 3 priority sectors in consultation with Samuh heads and Working Group.
- Coordinate the development of the RPL operationalisation note: eligibility criteria, verification process, assessment design, NIOS integration.
- Support the preparation and logistics for the national stakeholder roundtable (Month 6).
- Document lessons learned and best practices from pilots for the Phase II scale-up proposal.
Qualifications & ExperienceEssential
- Graduate degree (any discipline). Postgraduate in public policy, management, social work, or skill development preferred but not mandatory.
- 3–4 years of work experience in any combination of: skill development ecosystem (NSDC, SSCs, training providers, assessment agencies), MSME policy or development, industry association or chamber of commerce management, vocational training programme coordination, or government scheme implementation.
- Strong written communication in English and Hindi. Ability to draft formal government correspondence, policy submissions, and professional reports. This is a writing-intensive role.
- Comfort with government stakeholder engagement. Prior experience interacting with central or state government bodies, regulatory agencies, or public institutions.
- Project coordination skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, track deadlines, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel to pilot clusters (estimated 4–6 trips of 2–3 days each over 6 months).
Desirable (Not Mandatory)
- Familiarity with NCVET, NSQF, NCrF, NSDC processes and qualification frameworks.
- Prior experience with OJT, apprenticeship, or RPL programmes.
- Understanding of MSME manufacturing operations and factory-floor realities.
- Experience with NIOS or open schooling systems.
- Proficiency in data compilation and basic data analysis (Excel, Google Sheets).
- Familiarity with one or more regional languages beyond Hindi and English.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
#KRA
Key Activities
1 Government & Policy Engagement
NCVET submissions and follow-up; NIOS MoU; Ministry concept note; all government correspondence management
2 Pilot Programme Delivery
3-cluster OJT pilot coordination; trainee placement; documentation deployment; RPL and NIOS enrolment; monthly reporting
3 Data & Documentation
Job Role Matrix compilation; Working Group support; project tracker; regional language translations; Pilot Impact Report
4 Stakeholder Management
Utpad Samuh liaison; state chapter coordination; advisor engagement; TC/ITI/NIOS partner management
5 Institutional Development
Sector Council activation; OJT Annexure drafting; RPL operationalisation; roundtable logistics; Phase II documentation
6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
KPI Target Timeline
Job Role Matrix compiled and submitted to NCVET
50–100 roles across 10 sectors
Month 1
NCVET discussion meeting coordinated
Meeting held
Month 1–2
NIOS MoU drafted and initiated
MoU signed or advanced
Month 2–3
Working Group meetings facilitated
12 meetings (fortnightly)
Months 1–6
OJT pilots launched and operational
3 clusters, 60–90 trainees
By Month 6
MSME host units onboarded across pilots
30–40 enterprises
By Month 6
RPL assessments facilitated
50 workers assessed and credited
By Month 5
NIOS enrolments in pilot clusters
20+ workers enrolled
By Month 5
Mentor orientation sessions organised
3 sessions (1 per cluster)
Months 3–5
Sector-specific OJT Annexures drafted
3 priority sectors
By Month 5
Pilot Impact Report prepared
Comprehensive report
Month 6
National MSME Skill Capital Mission concept note supported
Draft completed
Month 5–6
All government correspondence responded within 48 hours
100% compliance
Ongoing
7. Why This Role Matters
- Direct policy impact: Your work will directly shape how millions of MSME workers are trained. LUB’s recommendations are already on NCVET’s table — the Nodal Officer will drive them to adoption.
- National visibility: You will interact with senior government officials, IAS officers, national advisors, and MSME leaders. This is not a back-office coordination role — it is front-line mission delivery.
- Build something from scratch: The MSME Skill Capital Cell is a new institutional initiative. The Nodal Officer will help build it, shape its processes, and define its working culture.
- Ground-level + policy-level: The role combines factory-floor reality (pilot visits, trainee placement, mentor orientation) with national policy engagement (NCVET submissions, Ministry concept notes). Few roles offer both.
- Career trajectory: If the 6-month Phase I succeeds, Phase II will scale to 10–15 clusters and formal Ministry engagement. The Nodal Officer role will grow into a senior programme management position leading a larger team.
8. Selection Process
1. Application: CV + a one-page note on “How I would approach the first 30 days in this role.”
2. Short written assignment: Draft a one-page formal letter to NCVET on a given topic (to assess writing quality, government correspondence style, and policy understanding).
3. Interview with the Cell Head and one advisor.
4. Reference check.
9. The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is not defined by a specific degree or job title. They are someone who:
- Can write a clean, formal government letter without needing three rounds of editing.
- Is comfortable calling a government office to follow up, and equally comfortable visiting a factory floor in Rajkot.
- Understands that skill development in India is not just about training volumes — it’s about whether a worker can actually do the job productively.
- Can manage 10 things simultaneously, track deadlines without being reminded, and keep stakeholders informed without being asked.
- Takes ownership. This is a small team doing big work. There is no “that’s not my job.”
- Is genuinely interested in the MSME sector and believes that small factories are where India’s real skilling revolution will happen.
Laghu Udyog Bharati
MSME Skill Capital Cell
Delhi-NCR
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
