Placement coordinator

Zoho; Gorakhpur District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT Foundation invites applications for a Placement Coordinator to enable employability for program beneficiaries by building employer networks, preparing candidates for the job market, and ensuring successful placements. The role focuses on coordinating job drives, conducting resume and mock interview sessions, and providing soft skills training to candidates from underserved communities.

You will work with trainers and community mobilisers, track placements, and report KPIs to stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in placement, recruitment, or livelihood programmes (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relationship-building and networking ability.
• Empathy and understanding of underserved communities.
• Organisational and multitasking skills.
• Problem-solving and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and connect with potential employers and social enterprises.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with recruiters and companies.
• Organise job drives, interviews, and recruitment events.
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and employers.
• Track placements and provide post-placement support.
• Maintain records and report KPIs for internal teams.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

1–3 years experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, HR or Business Admin

Job description

Job Description

NIIT Foundation (NF) is a not-for-profit education society ( NGO ) set up by the promoters of NIIT in 2004. Its mission is to positively impact the underprivileged of the country through educational initiatives and skill development programs . NIIT Foundation, an Education NGO has a mandate to reach the unreached, uncared and unattended to ensure inclusive development of India.

To shape the mandate, NIIT Foundation has begun a number of programs like donate for child education, skill development, Financial literacy and all, that positively impact the underserved of the country through various educational interventions. The intent of NF is to better understand the education and employability issues at the grassroots level. The organisation builds corporate and ngo partnerships for sustainable development.

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

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

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

Placement Coordination

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

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

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

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with trainers, program teams, and community mobilisers
• Support outreach and mobilisation 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 programmes (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relationship-building and networking ability
• Empathy and understanding of underserved communities
• Organisational and multitasking skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability

Preferred Attributes

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

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of candidates placed
• Employer satisfaction and repeat engagement
• Candidate satisfaction and career progression