Title: Regional Placement Lead
Location: Noida
Reports to: Head – Skilling & Employability

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 with subject line ‘Application for Regional placement lead’ at [email protected]

Nasscom Foundation is an equal opportunity & diversity sensitive employer and women, person with disability, LGBTQIA+ are especially encouraged to apply.

 

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