Title: Regional Placement Coordinator

Location: Noida & Bangalore

Reports to: Senior Manager – Skilling

Overview & Key responsibilities

Nasscom Foundation’s ‘Skills Initiative’ works to bridge the skilling gap in the IT industry in India. The

Foundation works closely with the IT Sector Skills Council – Nasscom SSC. The Foundation helps the

donor organizations finalize various aspects of the Skills-based CSR intervention. The Foundation

also helps support placement of the trained individuals. We work towards equipping individuals with

multiple skill sets including digital and financial with a special focus on technology.

As key member of the team, s/he/they will be managing the placement of beneficiaries enrolled

under the skilling programs of nasscom foundation. Broad structure of responsibilities is noted

below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for connecting beneficiaries with potential employers, providing job search guidance and support, and ensuring successful job placements.
• To coordinate and ensure tie-up with key employers and generate placement opportunities for the beneficiaries across programs on a regular basis.
• To spearhead region specific pre-placement activities, career guidance sessions and other related activities.
• Organizing job fairs/job mela/ special recruitment drives and alumni meet.
• Mandate generation from employers - mandates (Demand Letters) develop placement MOUs and/or receive placement
• To initiate Hire and Train model in specific locations .
• To generate employment opportunities for candidates by establishing and maintaining productive employer partnerships in the project locations
• To help the candidates identify employment options that match their career interests
• To assist the candidates in all aspects of the job search including resume writing, interviewing techniques and job referrals
• To schedule and follow up on candidate interviews with prospective employers
• To maintain employer database and candidates’ profile as needed.
• To collaborate and promote Career Planning services through in-class presentations, student organization outreach.
• Travel to field as and when required
• Any other cross functional initiatives as assigned by the line manager
• Monitor and report on job placement outcomes.
• Facilitate training and mentorship opportunities for candidates to prepare them for their new roles. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Education, Business, or Human Resources is preferred.
• Four (4) plus years’ previous experience as Placement Officer/ Human Resource Officer/ or related positions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and employers.
• Knowledge of job search strategies and resume writing techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• We need change markers to drive our inclusive tech agenda.
• Passion and commitment towards bringing a social change.

If you are looking for a challenging assignment and the above profile sounds like you, please send

your resume at [email protected]

NASSCOM Foundation is an equal opportunity & diversity sensitive employer and women, person

with disability, LGBTQIA+ are especially encouraged to apply.