Lead - Skill & Empowerment

About Business

Adani Group:

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

NMDPL:

Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd. (NMDPL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through a joint venture between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group. It leads the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, aiming to transform one of Asia’s largest informal settlements into a modern urban hub with sustainable housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities.

Job Purpose:

The Lead – Skill & Empowerment is responsible for designing, executing, and overseeing holistic skill development, employment, and community mobilization initiatives for the Dharavi community. This role integrates training, placement, and mobilization functions to ensure a seamless ecosystem that empowers individuals with employable skills, connects them to livelihood opportunities, and fosters entrepreneurship. The position involves strategic partnerships with corporates, government agencies, training institutions, and community organizations to drive sustainable economic upliftment.

Responsibilities

Lead Skill & Empowerment

Skill Development & Training Execution

Design and implement comprehensive skill development programs for youth, women, and marginalized groups.Identify, onboard, and manage training institutions, colleges, and corporate training partners.Align training modules with industry standards and certification requirements (e.g., NSDC, Sector Skill Councils).Ensure operational excellence at training centres, including infrastructure, faculty, and learner support.

Community Mobilization & Outreach

Develop and oversee execution of mobilization strategies to drive awareness and enrolment.Build and nurture relationships with SHGs, NGOs, community leaders, and local influencers.Lead behavioural change campaigns (BCCs) to highlight the value of skill development and employment.Supervise tele-calling and digital outreach teams to ensure effective beneficiary engagement.

Placement & Livelihood Linkages

Develop and execute placement strategies to connect trained candidates with job opportunities.Forge partnerships with corporate HR teams, staffing agencies, and industry associations for job placements.Organize and manage job fairs, walk-in drives, and employer engagement sessions.Track the employment lifecycle of candidates and ensure sustained livelihood support.

Entrepreneurship Development & Market Integration

Facilitate entrepreneurship programs tailored to community-specific needs.Support micro-entrepreneurs by enabling access to market linkages (e.g., Amazon, Flipkart, local retail).Collaborate with financial institutions for loans, seed funding, and working capital access.Provide mentoring and business development support for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

Liaise with government departments (Skill India Mission, NSDC), corporates (CSR & HR teams), and training councils.Develop MoUs and partnership frameworks to ensure long-term collaboration and funding.Coordinate with academic institutions, think tanks, and sector experts for program enrichment.

Program Monitoring & Impact Assessment

Track and report progress from mobilization through training to employment or entrepreneurship.Implement digital platforms and lifecycle tracking tools to monitor beneficiary outcomes.Use data analytics for impact assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement.Prepare and present dashboards and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Senior ManagementProject Management Office (PMO) TeamTenancy Management TeamHR TeamCorporate Affairs TeamCRM TeamBranding Team

Key Stakeholders - External

Government Bodies & Agencies.Corporate HR Leaders & CSR HeadsCommunity Leaders & Local InfluencersNGOs & Social OrganizationsSelf-Help Groups (SHGs) & Local AssociationsEducational & Training InstitutionsEmployers & Industry AssociationsJob Seekers & Community Beneficiaries

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

10- 12 Years

Preferred Industry

Experience in community mobilization, skill development, employment generation, or social impact programs.Proven experience in government liaison, corporate partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.Expertise in organizing large-scale employment events and job placement initiatives.