Program Manger(Mobilization, Counselling & Job Fair)

Haryana Knowledge Corporation; Panchkula; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Haryana Knowledge Corporation in Panchkula invites applications for senior roles in rural livelihoods development. The position requires extensive experience in counseling, mobilization, and coordinating job fairs under DDU-GKY frameworks.

The incumbent will lead mobilization strategies, engage PIAs, work with state departments on expanding rural outreach, and oversee placement and reporting to MoRD. Fluency in Hindi/English and strong field orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience in counseling/mobilization programs and job fairs.
• Proficiency in local languages (Hindi/region) and English; ICT usage skills.
• Experience interfacing with stakeholders and guiding skilling initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft notes, official letters and proposals under Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
• Develop and execute mobilization strategy for DDU-GKY as per Annual Action Plan.
• Guide PIAs for community mobilization, identification of rural youth, SECC data and SHG families.
• Focus on vulnerable groups and engage with DAY-NRLM teams for SHG networks.
• Organize job fairs and mobilization events at district and state levels.
• Coordinate with Education Department, Women and Child Development, Haryana for expansion of mobilization.
• Identify industries for opportunities and captive placements; engage employers.
• Prepare reports for State government and MoRD review meetings.

Skills

Counseling

Mobilization

Job fairs organizing

Stakeholder interfacing

ICT usage

Skilling

Employment facilitation

Education

MBA

Post-graduate degree

Diploma in Rural Development

Master of Social Work

Sociology

Post Graduate in Rural Management

Tools

DDU-GKY mobilization SoP

Kaushal rural Portal

Job description

A. Required Education Qualification -

• MBA/Post-graduate degree/Diploma in Rural Development/Master of Social Works/Sociology /Post Graduate in Rural Management preferably with 1st Division.

B. Experience Required-

• Minimum 7 years' post qualification experience in relevant fields like counseling/mobilization programs / Job Fairs social Familiarity in local languages, English and in ICT usage skills. Should have demonstrable experience in interfacing with multiple stakeholders, monitoring, at various levels Prior experience in skilling shall be given preference. Experience in assisting the skilled youth in getting employment through innovative modes would be an added advantage.

C. Key Roles & Responsibilities-

• Drafting of notes, official letters and proposals based on skill set essentially desired and scope of designation under umbrella of Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
• Developing and executing mobilization strategy for DDU-GKY as per Annual Action Plan target vs. achievement.
• Guide PIAs for community mobilization, identification of rural youth, SECC data and SHG families.
• Special focus on vulnerable women, SC, Minority, PwD, G-RAMG households.
• Coordinate with DAY-NRLM IB&CB teams for using SHGs, VOs, CLFs' networks for mobilization and tracking of mobilized candidates.
• Develop and implement counselling framework consisting of aptitude test, career counselling for rural youth, Parent counselling from mobilization to job placement of beneficiary candidate(s).
• Support in development of IEC material for mobilization.
• Organize job fairs-rozgar mela- mobilization events at district and state level.
• Engagement with Education Department, Women and Child Development, Haryana for expansion of mobilization outreach programs in interior villages across Haryana through Government schools, stakeholder women organizations, NGOs under WCD, Haryana.
• Identification of industries for finding opportunities and engagements towards captive placements of trained candidates, captive employer engagements under captive employment projects.
• Coordination with State/National level organizations like FICCI, CII, Industry associations, NGOs, youth clubs etc for mobilization and recognition of skilled youth under DDU-GKY for placement purposes.
• Support PIAs for campus placement, alumni meet, employer engagement etc.
• Tracking of placement, retention, attrition, career progression.
• Preparation of reports for State government, MoRD for review meetings.

D. Skills Required-

• Excellent English &Hindi Communication Skills radiating well-versed with the knowledge and self-learning attitude towards adopting government work environment (Drafting of notes, letters, reports, presentations).
• Expert in DDU-GKY mobilization SoP& Kaushal rural Portal, community mobilization strategy, career and parent counselling, organizing job fair, alumni meet, IEC branding, tracking of project progress, Must have strong field orientation and fluency in regional/Hindi language as well.

E. Last Date of Apply-

• 10th November 2026