IEEE WIE (Women in Engineering) Placement Coordinator

Name of the contract position: IEEE WIE (Women in Engineering) Placement Coordinator

Duration: 12 - 15 Months(

Location: Based out of Bangalore, but required to travel to project locations across India

Salary: Depending on the exposure to social projects and years of experience

• Collaboration with corporates, HR leaders, and industry partners to create placement and returnship opportunities
• Mapping the skills requirements specific to engineering job openings across the country
• Relationship management with beneficiaries of returning women engineers and scholarship students who are part of the philanthropy initiatives of IEEE India Philanthropy
• Capacity building, Mentoring, Guidance, and Handholding support to the returning women engineers and engineering students
• Overall coordination and project management of the WIE program
• Ensuring the completion of soft skill and technical training of the women engineers, which makes them industry-ready and promotes easy placement
• Organize HR events, workshops, conclaves, and conferences to promote the concept and vision of Women In Engineering
• Career counseling and job readiness sessions for the WIE participants
• Represent IEEE India Philanthropy at conferences, corporate forums, and media platforms to build visibility.
• Continuously innovate and bring new ideas to strengthen the employability of women in engineering
• Any other assigned job by IEEE India Philanthropy

Educational Background and Skills:

• Graduate or Post-graduation with 1-2 years of experience in HR placement, and knowledge of social issues is an added advantage
• Willing to travel extensively within the project locations
• Willing to work with a not-for-profit entity exclusively to promote technology for humanity
• Good written and communication skills in English and Hindi. Proficiency in any two local languages will be an advantage.
• Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in HR, corporate relations, talent acquisition, or workforce development.
• Proven track record of establishing and leveraging corporate connections for hiring, placements, or partnerships.