EXCLUSIVE: India Ink talks to founder of Lend-A-Hand-India, Raj Gilda
GU India Ink · Indiana, United States · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Raj Gilda is a banker turned social entrepreneur who co-founded Lend A Hand India.
Responsibilities
- Explains the factors that motivated him to leave the corporate world in order to focus entirely on social entrepreneurship.
- Shares insights into the process of partnering with state governments and the ways in which he wishes to transform the Indian education system.
Qualifications
- Co-founder of Lend A Hand India, a non-governmental organization focused on vocational training.
- Previously worked at Citibank and Deloitte for ten years.
- Recently appointed by the Government of India as a member of National Skill Development Agency (NSDA).
- Holds degrees from the University of Pune and the University of Texas at Austin.
Skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Experience in policy-making and grassroots work.
- Ability to bridge the gap between academia and government.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with state governments and shape education policies.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Opportunities for international partnerships and collaborations.
Pay
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Work schedule details are not specified in the job posting.