Placement Manager

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Part time

Job summary

Smile Foundation seeks a Placement Manager to oversee end-to-end placement processes for urban livelihood initiative participants across India. You will engage with industry partners, tailor training to job requirements, and guide candidates through interviews and resume development.

The role focuses on coordinating placements, tracking outcomes, and maintaining post-placement support and alumni networks. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, development studies, or related field.
• 5–6 years of experience managing large urban livelihood or similar social development projects.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of urban poverty, employment challenges and community dynamics.
• Delivery through digital platforms and technology-based monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end placement process for Urban Livelihood Program participants PAN India.
• Coordinate with industry partners to secure job opportunities and tailor training.
• Prepare candidates for interviews, assist with resumes, mock interviews and guidance.
• Track placement data and report on outcomes, success rates, and job retention.
• Develop alumni networks and provide post-placement support.
• Plan and execute placement drives, employer meet-ups and alumni events.

Skills

Employer engagement

Networking

Interview preparation

Student/ candidate guidance

Team collaboration

Communication

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Alumni relations

Conflict management

Creative thinking

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in Development Studies

Tools

CRM Software

Digital platforms tracking

Job description

Experience:5-6 Years

Nature of Employment: Fixed Term Contract(1 Year)

About Smile Foundation:

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 1.5 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 25 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides volunteers, well-wishers and supporters.

Currently SF is implementing projects across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations. These are primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale in both urban and rural settings including aspirational districts in thematic areas. The wealth of knowledge emanating from our work is immense, which is curated systematically for purposes ranging from raising funds to driving programmatic change. towards creating large scale impact.

The Placement Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end placement process for participants of the Urban Livelihood Program PAN India. This role involves coordinating with industry partners, securing job opportunities, preparing participants for interviews, and ensuring successful placement outcomes. The Placement Manager will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between program participants and potential employers to enhance employment opportunities and post-placement support.

Key Responsibilities-

• Employer Engagement & Networking
• Identify, develop, and maintain strong relationships with employer and industry partners.
• Collaborate with employers to understand job requirements and tailor candidate training to meet market demands.
• Organize employer engagement activities, such as job fairs, campus interviews, and networking events.
• Job Placement Management
• Facilitate job placements for candidates by matching their skills and interests with suitable job opportunities.
• Ensure all candidates are prepared for interviews, and help them in resume building, mock interviews, and career guidance.
• Track placement data, including success rates, job retention, and job satisfaction of placed candidates.
• Liaise with employer’s post-placement to ensure candidate performance and address any concerns.
• Collaborate with the mobilization team to source candidates for the training program.
• Conduct employability assessments to understand the needs and skill gaps of candidates.
• Provide career counselling and guidance to candidates on employment opportunities, career progression, and further education.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Maintain accurate placement records, monitor progress, and prepare regular reports on placement statistics, job market trends, and program impact.
• Analyse placement data to identify areas for improvement and report outcomes
• Alumni & Post-Placement Support
• Develop and maintain an alumni network to support long-term career development for placed candidates.
• Provide follow-up support for placed candidates, ensuring their long-term success and identifying opportunities for upskilling.
• Event Management
• Plan and execute placement drives, employer meet-ups, and alumni events.
• Organize employee engagement activities and closing ceremonies in collaboration with the program team.

Qualification and Experience-

• Master’s degree in social work, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field
• At least 5 to 6 years of experience in managing large scale urban livelihood or similar social development projects.
• Proven experience in leading teams, managing multiple stakeholders, and delivering project outcomes.
• Strong understanding of urban poverty, employment challenges and community dynamics.
• Solid understanding and experience in terms of delivery through digital platforms as well as technology-based monitoring.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.
• Planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to information that is overlooked or taken for granted by others. Prefers to look beyond the obvious and does not accept situations or take information at face value. Scrutinizes how things go together, making sure components are indeed aligned and appropriately interrelated.
• Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others.
• Creates External Strategic Alliances: Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Manages Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
• Creative thinking: Discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.

Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted by the Human Resources Team