Placement coordinator

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

Job summary

NIIT Foundation is a not-for-profit education society focused on education and skill development for underserved communities. The Placement Coordinator will build employer networks, prepare candidates for the job market, and ensure successful placements, driving livelihood opportunities for program beneficiaries.

The role emphasizes facilitating job connects, organizing drives and events, and providing post-placement support and data tracking to improve placement outcomes and retention across

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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct resume-building sessions and mock interviews; train in soft skills and workplace etiquette.
• Assess candidate skills and recommend suitable job roles.
• Organize job drives, interviews, and recruitment events; coordinate schedules and ensure end-to-end placement processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Human Resources / Business Administration

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.

Job Description

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)
  
• 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
  
• Employer satisfaction and repeat engagement
  
• Candidate satisfaction and career progression