Placement Coordinator

Role Overview

The Placement Coordinator will be responsible for
facilitating employment opportunities for program beneficiaries by building
strong employer networks, preparing candidates for the job market, and ensuring
successful and sustainable placements. The role focuses on creating livelihood
opportunities for individuals from diverse and underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employer & Industry Engagement

• Identify
  and connect with potential employers, NGOs, and social enterprises
  
• Develop
  and maintain long-term partnerships with recruiters and companies
  
• Understand
  job requirements and align them with candidate profiles
  

2. Candidate Readiness & Support

• Conduct
  resume-building sessions and mock interviews
  
• Train
  candidates in soft skills, workplace etiquette, and communication
  
• Assess
  candidate skills and recommend suitable job roles
  

3. Placement Coordination

• Organize
  job drives, interviews, and recruitment events
  
• Coordinate
  interview schedules between candidates and employers
  
• Ensure
  smooth end-to-end placement processes
  

4. Post-Placement Follow-up

• Track
  candidate progress after placement
  
• Provide
  support for retention and address workplace challenges
  
• Maintain
  regular communication with both employer and candidate
  

5. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain
  accurate records of placements and employer interactions
  
• Track
  KPIs such as placement rates and retention rates
  
• Prepare
  periodic reports for internal teams and stakeholders
  

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work
  closely with trainers, program teams, and community mobilizers
  
• Support
  outreach and mobilization efforts when required
  
• Represent
  the organization in job fairs and networking events
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Social Work, Human Resources, Business Administration, or
  related field
  
• 1–3
  years of experience in placement, recruitment, or livelihood programs
  (preferred)
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong
  communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Relationship-building
  and networking ability
  
• Empathy
  and understanding of underserved communities
  
• Organizational
  and multitasking skills
  
• Problem-solving
  and adaptability
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience
  working in NGOs or skill development programs
  
• Familiarity
  with job market trends and employer expectations
  
• Passion
  for social impact and community development
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number
  of candidates placed
  
• Placement
  retention rate (e.g., 3–6 months)
  
• Employer
  satisfaction and repeat engagement
  
• Candidate
  satisfaction and career progression