Project Coordinator Cum Placement Officer

Location Agar Malwa Block Madhya Pradesh Reporting To Project Lead Employment Type Full-time Field-Based Project Areas Green Jobs Solar PV 21st Century Skills Other Vocational Trades Role Overview To coordinate and implement skilling programs in the rural communities of Agar Malwa with a special focus on community mobilisation and training delivery in Green Jobs i e Solar 21st Century Skills Key Responsibilities Community Mobilisation Youth Engagement Drive mobilisation efforts across villages to identify and motivate youth for training Build rapport with community leaders SHGs youth groups and families Create village-level youth profiles capturing dropout data education status gender dynamics aspirations and livelihood patterns Map village demographics dropouts and unemployed youth identify clusters with high need Organise regular awareness sessions and group meetings in villages to sensitise families about skilling job opportunities and especially the importance of girls participation Address barriers to participation like parental hesitation migration or lack of transport Training Operations Management Coordinate implementation of Green Jobs Solar PV Helper Installer Lighting Assembler and other vocational training programs Lead the day-to-day operations of the project ensuring timely execution of all planned activities Ensure the centre is fully operational with trainers equipment course materials and assessments aligned Monitor training delivery session planning and learner attendance and support trainers as needed Evaluate the delivery of training Stakeholder Partnership Engagement Build strong relationships with local government bodies village heads youth influencers and technical training partners Organise exposure visits guest lectures and local job fairs with support from nearby industries or service providers if required Engage with potential employers and placement agencies for post-training opportunities Assessment Certification Placement Facilitate pre- and post-assessments in coordination with the Sector Skill Council e g SCGJ and other knowledge partner Ensure documentation of candidates for certification and placement readiness Support certified youth in securing employment internships or entrepreneurship opportunities including guidance on government schemes etc Monitoring Reporting Documentation Maintain up-to-date data on mobilised youth enrolment training certification and placement Submit monthly reports with qualitative stories and case studies from the field Track the socio-economic progress of trained youth especially girls and vulnerable groups Ensure proper documentation and reporting to funders management and other stakeholders Financial Budget Management Manage centre budgets including expense tracking and reporting Ensure adherence to allocated budgets and maintain cost-effective operations Qualifications Experience Postgraduate in Social Work Rural Development or relevant fields Minimum 3-5 years of experience in skill development or community-based projects Experience working in rural and semi-urban areas with youth and women preferred Familiarity with green skilling renewable energy will be an added advantage Good communication skills in Hindi English and local dialect Key Competencies Strong community connect and ability to mobilise rural youth effectively Excellent verbal and written communication skills Should have a good flair for writing in English - able to prepare reports case studies and project documentation independently Comfort with data handling reporting tools and Microsoft Office Willingness to travel extensively in rural areas Job Type Full-time Pay 50 000 00 - 60 000 00 per month Work Location In person Expected Start Date 01 09 2025