2 Candidate Mobilization Jobs

The Placement Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end placement process for participants of the Urban Livelihood Program PAN India. This role involves coordinating with industry partners, securing job opportunities, preparing participants for interviews, and ensuring successful placement outcomes. The Placement Manager will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between program participants and potential employers to enhance employment opportunities and post-placement support. Key Responsibilities: Employer Engagement & Networking: - Identify, develop, and maintain strong relationships with employer and industry partners. - Collaborate with employers to understand job requirements and tailor candidate training to meet market demands. - Organize employer engagement activities, such as job fairs, campus interviews, and networking events. Job Placement Management: - Facilitate job placements for candidates by matching their skills and interests with suitable job opportunities. - Ensure all candidates are prepared for interviews, and help them in resume building, mock interviews, and career guidance. - Track placement data, including success rates, job retention, and job satisfaction of placed candidates. - Liaise with employers post-placement to ensure candidate performance and address any concerns. Candidate Mobilization & Counselling: - Collaborate with the mobilization team to source candidates for the training program. - Conduct employability assessments to understand the needs and skill gaps of candidates. - Provide career counselling and guidance to candidates on employment opportunities, career progression, and further education. Data Management & Reporting: - Maintain accurate placement records, monitor progress, and prepare regular reports on placement statistics, job market trends, and program impact. - Analyse placement data to identify areas for improvement and report outcomes. Alumni & Post-Placement Support: - Develop and maintain an alumni network to support long-term career development for placed candidates. - Provide follow-up support for placed candidates, ensuring their long-term success and identifying opportunities for upskilling. Event Management: - Plan and execute placement drives, employer meet-ups, and alumni events. - Organize employee engagement activities and closing ceremonies in collaboration with the program team. Qualification And Experience: - Masters degree in social work, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field. - At least 5 to 7 years of experience in managing large scale urban livelihood or similar social development projects. - Proven experience in leading teams, managing multiple stakeholders, and delivering project outcomes. - Strong understanding of urban poverty, employment challenges and community dynamics. - Solid understanding and experience in terms of delivery through digital platforms as well as technology-based monitoring. Competencies: - Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals. - Planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. - Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others. - Creates External Strategic Alliances: Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. - Manages Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. - Creative thinking: Discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.,

Experience Required: 3+ Years (Skill Development & Mobilization) Position Summary: We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Field Recruiter based in Kolkata who has a strong background in candidate mobilization, community engagement, and skill development programs. The ideal candidate should be passionate about connecting the right talent with overseas opportunities and should possess an extensive network within the blue-collar and vocational training ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Identify, engage, and mobilize skilled/semi-skilled candidates from Kolkata and surrounding regions for overseas job opportunities. Coordinate with training centres, ITIs, NSDC-affiliated institutions, and local communities for candidate sourcing. Conduct on-ground recruitment drives, mobilization camps, and awareness sessions. Screen and shortlist candidates based on job role requirements and overseas eligibility criteria. Maintain candidate databases and ensure timely documentation, verification, and coordination for interviews, medicals, and visa processing. Build and nurture a local network of mobilizers, agents, and vocational training partners. Share regular progress reports and feedback with the central recruitment team. Key Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience in skill development, mobilization, or field recruitment (preferably for overseas placements). Strong network in ITIs, vocational institutes, and training centres in and around Kolkata. Good understanding of the overseas recruitment lifecycle and documentation. Willingness to travel locally for recruitment drives and mobilization activities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in Bengali, Hindi, and basic English. Self-motivated and target-oriented approach. Preferred Qualification: Graduate in any discipline. Prior experience with NSDC/PMKVY or any government-funded skill initiative will be a plus.