Manager-Placements & Partnerships

Catalysts for Social Action(CSA); Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) in Mumbai is seeking a Manager-Placements & Partnerships to oversee partnerships, placements, and aftercare initiatives for young adults. The role focuses on building partnerships with employers, training institutes, and placement agencies to expand job opportunities and internships.

The ideal candidate has 5-6 years in partnerships and employer engagement within the skilling ecosystem, with strong communication skills and willingness to travel across multiple

Qualifications

• MSW/MBA/PGDM or Masters in Development Management.
• 5-6 years of experience in partnerships, employer engagement, skilling, placements, or livelihood programs.
• Experience working with vulnerable youth and knowledge about skilling/job placements ecosystem.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel: based in Mumbai with ~40% office-based work and 60% travel to partner locations across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and formalize strategic partnerships with companies, training institutes, placement agencies, industry bodies, and other stakeholders to expand skilling and employment opportunities for young adults.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners and establish regular communication and engagement with existing partners.
• Assess the suitability and quality of training institutes, placement agencies, and other partners through due diligence, field visits, participant feedback, and review meetings.
• Strengthen local-level partnerships by regularly engaging with CSA locations and supporting teams in developing local networks.
• Drive placement and employment opportunities for young adults by engaging with employers and coordinating with location teams to achieve program targets.
• Facilitate internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for young adults pursuing skill-development courses.
• Track placement pipelines across locations, conduct regular reviews, identify gaps, and support teams in corrective actions.
• Build and maintain long-term employer relationships and gather feedback to improve job readiness and employability support.
• Facilitate participation of young adults in job fairs, Rozgar Melas, recruitment drives, and other employment opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Manager - Alumni to support career progression and continued engagement of employed young adults.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

English & Hindi proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

MSW/MBA/PGDM or Masters in Development Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytical tools

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Manager-Placements & Partnerships

Department: Operations (Aftercare & Livelihood)

Reports to: Senior Manager-Operations

Responsible for: Placements & Partnership Management

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development & Relationship Management
  • Identify, develop, and formalize strategic partnerships with companies, training institutes, placement agencies, industry bodies, and other relevant stakeholders to expand skilling and employment opportunities for young adults.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners and establish regular communication and engagement with existing partners.
  • Assess the suitability and quality of training institutes, placement agencies, and other partners through due diligence, field visits, participant feedback, and review meetings.
  • Strengthen local-level partnerships by regularly engaging with CSA operational locations and supporting teams in developing relevant local networks.
• Placements, Internships & Employer Engagement
  • Drive placement and employment opportunities for young adults by engaging with employers and coordinating with location teams to achieve program placement targets.
  • Facilitate internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for young adults pursuing or completing skill-development courses.
  • Track placement pipelines across locations, conduct regular reviews, identify gaps, and support teams in taking corrective action.
  • Build and maintain long-term employer relationships, gather feedback on candidate performance, and identify areas for improvement in job readiness and employability support.
  • Facilitate participation of young adults in job fairs, Rozgar Melas, recruitment drives, and other relevant employment opportunities.
  • Coordinate with the Manager - Alumni to support career progression and continued engagement of employed young adults where relevant.
• Employment Market Insights & Program Development
  • Track employment trends, emerging sectors, employer requirements, and local labour-market opportunities to inform placement and skilling strategies.
  • Analyse sector-wise and location-wise employment requirements and identify opportunities for new employer and training partnerships.
  • Use market and partner insights to recommend improvements in job readiness, training, and placement interventions.
  • Support the design and implementation of new initiatives related to entrepreneurship, career progression, internships, and emerging livelihood opportunities.
  • Support the development and delivery of job-readiness and employability initiatives in coordination with program and location teams.
• Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management
  • Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of companies, employers, training institutes, placement agencies, and partnership outcomes.
  • Maintain records of partnership agreements, engagement status, placement opportunities, and key partner interactions.
  • Provide verified program and placement data to the Data Management team for timely MIS updates and reporting.
  • Support the central team in preparing program proposals, donor reports, presentations, and other documents related to partnerships and placements.
  • Develop presentations, case studies, success stories, and other communication materials using relevant program data and insights to support partnerships and collaborations.
  • Maintain a repository of relevant partnership documents, success stories, SOPs, and other program knowledge resources.
• Field Support, Monitoring & Capacity Building
  • Conduct regular field visits to understand placement-related implementation, strengthen local partnerships, and provide operational support to location teams.
  • Conduct periodic reviews with location teams to assess placement progress, partnership utilisation, employer feedback, and implementation challenges.
  • Identify implementation gaps and support location teams in developing practical solutions and improving placement outcomes.
  • Support orientation and capacity-building sessions for program staff on employer engagement, placement processes, job-readiness initiatives, and effective use of partnerships.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• An MSW/MBA/PGDM in any specialization or a Masters in Development Management.
• 5-6 years of experience in partnerships, employer engagement, skilling, placements, or livelihood programs, preferably in the development sector.
• Experience working with vulnerable youth and knowledge about skilling/job placements ecosystem.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical tools, with strong skills in preparing presentations and working with program data.
• Proficiency in both English and Hindi languages.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel: This position is based in Mumbai and will involve approximately 40% office-based work and 60% travel to meet potential and existing partners and support program locations. Travel will be across Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and other states as the program expands.

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