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Job Title: Project Manager Skill Development (Driving Skills & Placement) Location: Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kanchipuram (Chennai) Organization: Navjyoti Transforming Lives & Careers Society About Us: Navjyoti Transforming Lives & Careers Society is a leading NGO committed to empowering underprivileged youth through skill development and sustainable livelihood opportunities . We are launching a Driving Skills Training & Placement Program to train aspiring youth as professional taxi drivers, ensuring safe driving practices and long-term employment stability. Job Summary: We are looking for a dedicated and mission-driven Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end execution of our Driving Skills Training & Placement Program . The candidate will be responsible for mobilization, training coordination, placement, and post-placement tracking for at least one year . This is a long-term commitment , and the candidate must stay until the project’s completion . Key Responsibilities: 1. Mobilization & Recruitment: Identify and recruit potential youth candidates (ages 18-30) interested in becoming professional taxi drivers. Conduct community outreach, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with local NGOs, youth groups, and unemployment centers. Screen candidates for eligibility, motivation, and commitment to the program. 2. Training Coordination & Quality Assurance: Collaborate with driving schools, trainers, and industry experts to design a structured safe driving curriculum . Ensure training includes road safety, defensive driving, customer handling, and vehicle maintenance . Monitor training quality, attendance, and progress of trainees. 3. Placement & Industry Linkages: Build partnerships with taxi aggregators (Uber, Ola), logistics companies, and private fleet operators for job placements. Organize placement drives, interviews, and onboarding support for trained candidates. Ensure minimum 80% placement rate with fair wages and job security. 4. Post-Placement Tracking & Support: Track placed candidates for at least 12 months to ensure job retention and career growth. Address challenges faced by candidates (workplace issues, skill gaps, etc.) through counseling and refresher training . Maintain detailed records and impact reports for donors and stakeholders. 5. Project Management & Reporting: Develop project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Ensure compliance with program goals and donor requirements. Prepare monthly progress reports, case studies, and success stories . Qualifications & Experience: 3+ years in project management (skill development/vocational training/placement-linked programs preferred). Experience in mobilization, training coordination, and placement (especially in driving/logistics/automotive sectors is a plus). Strong industry connections with taxi operators, transport companies, or CSR-funded skill programs. Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Willingness to travel for field visits, training centers, and employer meetings. Commitment to stay until project completion (long-term role, min. 2-3 years). Skills & Competencies: Passion for youth empowerment and livelihood creation. Ability to work with underprivileged communities with patience and empathy. Strong data management and reporting skills. Problem-solving attitude with a result-oriented approach. Why Join Us? Opportunity to transform lives by creating skilled, employable drivers. Work in a social impact-driven organization with a strong legacy. Competitive salary with growth opportunities.
