We are looking for a Program Associate - Placements to drive industry engagement and placement strategies for ITI trainees in Hubli, Karnataka, and surrounding districts. This role will focus on building strong employer networks, facilitating job placements, and supporting capacity building for placement officers and program teams. The position requires extensive travel across seven districts to support 73 ITIs within the Hubli division. Freshers who are willing to learn and explore opportunities - we are happy to onboard you! Key Responsibilities: Placement Strategy Industry Engagement Develop and implement systemic placement strategies in collaboration with program teams to ensure strong industry linkages. Build and maintain relationships with industries, employer networks, and industry associations to identify placement opportunities. Maintain and update a comprehensive employer database for program partners. Organize and execute industry engagement events, career fairs, and employer connect sessions. Capacity Building Stakeholder Coordination Support placement officers at ITIs in planning and executing placement activities. Assist in training and mentoring program facilitators, interns, and program associates involved in placement initiatives. Work closely with internal teams to ensure effective execution of placement-related programs. Job Placement Support Performance Tracking Develop placement plans with program teams and training partners, aligning with industry needs. Guide trainees on resume building, interview preparation, and professional networking to improve employability. Track placement performance, job retention rates, and employer feedback, implementing necessary improvements. Requirements Qualifications Experience: Freshers are welcome! Candidates with 2-3 years of experience in youth employability, placements, or industry engagement will be preferred. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with industries, training institutes, and government bodies. Ability to work across multiple geographies and manage diverse teams. Proficiency in MS Office, data tracking tools, and digital communication platforms. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and networking skills. Key Attributes: Flexible and adaptable to meet program needs and deadlines. Willingness to travel extensively across seven districts within the Hubli division. A team player with excellent negotiation, consultation, and stakeholder management skills.

As Knowledge Management Coordinator you will play a key role in supporting the Leadership Office at Quest Alliance by ensuring seamless documentation, meeting coordination, and reporting. This role will be responsible for capturing key discussions, tracking organizational priorities, and maintaining structured documentation to support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Meeting Insights & Reporting Capture & Communicate Insights : Record high-impact discussions with clarity, ensuring actionable takeaways and strategic decisions are well-defined. Executive Reporting : Develop structured meeting reports, concise summaries, and follow-up action trackers to drive leadership alignment and accountability. Knowledge Management : Maintain an organized digital repository of key deliberations, decisions, and strategic roadmaps for seamless reference. Stakeholder Engagement : Ensure timely dissemination of critical takeaways to key stakeholders, fostering informed decision-making and operational efficiency. 2. OKR & Performance Alignment: Drive seamless tracking of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) for leadership, ensuring visibility into progress and impact. Executive Priority Management: Support the Leadership Office in monitoring organizational priorities, synthesizing cross-functional updates, and ensuring strategic alignment. Decision Intelligence & Insights: Organize and curate leadership decisions, reports, and key insights to enable data-driven decision-making and future reference. Strategic Project Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and report updates on high-priority initiatives. Leadership Calendar & Engagements: Optimize leadership reviews, strategic meetings, and executive connects with proactive scheduling, coordination, and agenda management. 3. Strategic Insights & Information Management Executive Reporting & Analysis: Compile quarterly leadership review reports, distilling key insights, progress milestones, and challenges to inform strategic decision-making. High-Impact Content Development: Craft compelling presentations, briefing notes, and structured reports to support leadership discussions and executive communications. Intelligent Knowledge Management: Ensure leadership insights, reports, and key records are organized, easily accessible, and aligned with organizational priorities for seamless reference and action. Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Development Studies, or related fields. 1-2 years of experience in documentation, coordination, or executive support roles. Strong written communication and analytical skills with the ability to summarize discussions concisely. Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and familiarity with JIRA . Ability to work in a fast-paced environment , manage multiple tasks, and coordinate across teams. Additional Requirements: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. Adaptability to changing priorities and willingness to take on new responsibilities as needed. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality support to executives and the broader team. Experience in project operations and strategic support within the development sector, ensuring seamless execution and impact-driven insights. Basic understanding of organizational strategy, OKRs, and leadership workflows . Familiarity with JIRA, Looker Studio, or other project tracking tools is a plus. Benefits The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

Donor Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders ensuring regular communication and stewardship. Identify and engage potential new funders through research, outreach, and networking efforts. Tailor strategies and account plans based on donor interests and motivations to enhance engagement and giving levels. Team Management Lead a team of fundraising and grant management members who manage existing relationships, donor reporting and volunteering Oversee team effectiveness and efficiency Build capacities of the team to deliver quality reports and insights Build a culture within the team that fosters learning, a holistic view of the organisation, sector and philanthropy Donor Communications: Design communication strategies to position Quest as a thought leader with existing and potential donors Design creative ways of engaging with donors strategically - in forums/ 1-1 meetings/ smaller convenings Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Lead the development and submission of critical grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funder priorities and internal strategy Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with the Executive team, and other staff members to align fundraising efforts with the overall organizational and program strategy. Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the fundraising team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Pitch Quest s work to potential donors and be able to have strategic conversations in line with Quest priority areas Represent Quest in forums, events, networking conferences and be a spokesperson for Quest s work Requirements Are passionate and have an understanding about the challenges India is facing in education and employability domain Ability to have strategic and big picture conversations with funders Diligent in their work and able to work with multiple teams to get things done. Can work independently is a go-getter and enjoys interacting with Indian and overseas philanthropy and is a great communicator Can deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions Skill Sets: Experience in fundraising/ networking/ writing proposals Experience in managing a fundraising team Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Initiative and self driven Experience in fundraising with foundations, family offices and HNI s would be a plus Benefits The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 130000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate) About the Team and Culture Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food music What our partners collaborators say- see here Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning relationships. Watch our youtube playlists for more.

The State Partnerships Strategy Manager will play a crucial role in aligning state-level program delivery with internal and external stakeholders, managing key partnerships externally with govt and knowledge and innovation community, and ensuring strategic execution for the FRSN related deliverables working with internal teams closely. This role requires strong coordination across teams, effective external communication, knowledge facilitation, and advocacy efforts. State Alignment Delivery Oversight Collaborate with state teams to align program delivery with Quest Alliances strategic goals. Share critical updates with internal stakeholders to maintain alignment on state-level progress. Provide oversight and support for thematic tracks, ensuring effective program implementation. Lead internal subgroup meetings to facilitate knowledge sharing and track progress. Partnership Stakeholder Management Manage and nurture partnerships with the Ministry of Skill Development Entrepreneurship (MSDE) , its various departments and other key stakeholders. Support active stakeholder engagement both externally and internally to strengthen collaboration. Strategic Planning Communication Lead the planning and execution of key advocacy and dialogue events, convenings, and meetings for FRSN Support strategy, communication, and advocacy efforts aligned with FRSN and QA priorities. Support strategic decision-making, for external and internal stakeholders and communication around key plans. Knowledge Innovation Partnership (KI) Facilitation Foster a strong Knowledge Innovation community by driving thought leadership and engagements. Knowledge creation and dissemination with the community in a planned structure manner Plan and oversee KI-related events to enhance knowledge exchange and impact measurement. KPI Budget Oversight Track and oversee Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and budget allocations to ensure program efficiency around all FRSN deliverables Requirements Bachelors degree in Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field; Masters degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in program management, partnerships, or strategy roles, preferably in the development sector. Strong background in stakeholder engagement, partnership management, and strategic communication. Experience working with government bodies, funders, and advocacy groups is a plus. Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and facilitate knowledge-sharing forums. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities. Any network management and system change capabilities are great to have Preferred Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills . Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment . Knowledge of skills development, education, or employability programs is an added advantage. Managing high stake govt relationships Benefits The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 120000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

We are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support the hiring efforts for various functions within Quest Alliance. This role is ideal for someone with 4-6 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or human resources. As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will assist in sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates across different teams, ensuring a seamless hiring process. You will be a key member of the People team, working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and hiring teams. Responsibilities: Talent Sourcing and Recruitment: Support the execution of recruitment strategies aligned with organisational goals. Source and screen candidates through job portals, social media, employee referrals, and networking. Coordinate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and assist in creating job descriptions. Schedule and conduct initial candidate screenings and assessments. Maintain and update applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment databases. Candidate Experience and Employer Branding: Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Communicate with candidates at different stages, providing timely updates. Assist in creating job advertisements and career page content. Support employer branding initiatives in collaboration with the Communications team. Hiring Process Coordination: Organise and schedule interviews, coordinating between candidates and hiring teams. Assist in interview logistics, including preparing interview materials such as JDs, scoring sheets, assignments, and follow-ups. Support offers rollouts and background verification processes. Ensure all recruitment documentation and reports are maintained accurately. Onboarding Support: Collaborate with the HR team to facilitate a seamless onboarding process for new hires. Assist in onboarding sessions and ensure new employees receive the necessary documentation and training materials. Requirements Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Masters degree is a plus). 4+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or similar role, preferably in tech related roles In-depth knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, sourcing techniques, and recruitment processes. Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively. Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive recruitment strategies. Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other relevant HR software. Prior experience of partnering with external consultants or organisations for technical sourcing Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment Benefits The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

The Communications Specialist will play a key role in positioning Quest Alliance as a thought leader in the education and skilling ecosystem. The Specialist will drive media and PR efforts, collaborate closely with the research team to shape narratives, and lead strategic communication efforts for flagship events.The role will coordinate with internal teams to develop high-quality content, ensure strong design a with The Communications Specialist will play a key role in positioning Quest Alliance as a thought leader Planning, Execution and Achieving Results Develop Strategic Messaging for Organisation Communications Develop Messaging Strategies across Platforms Support Communication Strategy for Organisational events Creative writing and copy craft for various platforms Gather information from primary and secondary sources to produce relevant content with compelling narrative Convert stories/ impact from the field into marketing products Manage cadences for Newsletters and Blogs, and oversee messaging and quality. Support in fundraising communication Support in drafting scripts for video and other audio-visual products Sector level knowledge development Editing and Proof-reading Media Develop and anchor Media Strategy and Engagement for the organisation, including regional media strategies. Support regional/program teams in Media Engagement activities. Track coverage and PR initiatives in the sector and analyse coverage on a regular basis. Lead event Media strategy and engagement for the organisation. Thought Leadership and Strategic Communication Work closely with the research team to translate key insights into compelling narratives. Develop content that positions the organization as a leader in education, skilling, and social impact. Identify opportunities for leadership to contribute to sector discussions through speaking engagements, articles, and panel discussions. Craft messaging frameworks and key positioning statements for various audiences. Flagship Events and Campaigns Lead communication efforts for flagship events, ensuring strong branding and visibility. Manage pre-event publicity, live coverage, and post-event media engagement. Work with the design team to develop content and assets (press kits, social media campaigns, event brochures) to enhance event impact. Reporting Monitor media trends and coverage to inform PR strategy. Submit all the relevant reports on time. Ensure all the relevant data for your domain is available well in time Track progress based on the plans Share periodic reports with relevant stakeholders Be available for regular line management meeting and the appraisal processes Team Management - Lead, mentor, and manage a team and provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to help them grow and succeed in their roles - Help them build their capacities in their current role and help them find pathways for growth . Adherence to Systems and Processes Adhere to all the finance and HR policies of the organisation Uphold the values of Quest Alliance Budget and financial management (maintain and set up project plans) for your area of work Investment in Self-Learning Identify the development needs and have the development goal (self learning) for the year in place Take ownership to track progress and for one s own learning Manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines Complete all the self learning goals for the year Requirements Bachelors / Masters degree; Communication, Design, Journalism or similar major is a plus 7+ years of experience working with content writing for the development sector in India or with a social media agency. Experience managing PR and visibility for large-scale events. Ability to work cross-functionally with research, fundraising, and leadership teams. Passion for social impact and education. Strong networking and relationship-building skills. Design content management (preferred): Working knowledge of design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite) and experience developing communication assets. Excellent English communications skills, both verbal, written and proofreading skills. Knowledge of other languages is a plus. Extensive experience using Microsoft office, Google Suite [Drive, Slides, Sheets and Docs] Working knowledge of graphic design and ability to work with a basic design tool like Canva / Photoshop would be preferred. Strong attention to detail and presentation skills Openness to learn and explore new technologies Sound understanding of media landscape - news and social Should be willing to travel Benefits The pay band for the position starts at Rs.1,00,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate) At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization. Know About Quest Website : http://www.questalliance.net/ Blog : https: / / thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com About the Team and Culture Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food music What our partners collaborators say- see here