Centre Coordinator (Youth Development)

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP India) is a non-denominational, non-political, non-government organization. AKRSP India was established in 1983 and it seeks to contribute to rural poverty reduction through community involvement and empowerment that leads to efficient management and an improved environment.

For more details please visit: https://www.akrspindia.org.in

Job location: Pilkhi(Muzaffarpur) ,Tajpur (Samastipur ) ,Vaishali , Kishanganj , Samastipur (This position involves extensive travel within project areas and other assigned locations).

No. of Postions :- 5

Position Summary: Development Organizer (Skill) will support the implementation of skill development programmes in partner institutions/ skill centers , ensuring smooth mobilisation, training coordination, and candidate support throughout the programme cycle. The role will actively build and maintain relationships with local institutions, community stakeholders, and training partners to strengthen outreach and programme delivery. In addition, the position will facilitate placement linkages, employer coordination, and post-placement follow-up, while ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and alignment with organisational and donor guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• •Community Mobilization & Awareness for skill development programmes.
• •Organize orientation sessions, counselling, and career guidance for trainees.
• •Facilitate life skills, digital literacy, employability skills and financial literacy sessions alongside technical training.
• •Offer continuous support and mentorship to trainees, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their career goals.
• •Build and maintain effective relationships with educational institutions, training centers, and employers
• •Coordinate placement activities, attendance , certifications and ensure post-placement follow-up
• •Prepare and maintain detailed records, reports, and documentation as per project requirements
• •Manage and update MIS and contribute to data-driven decision making
• •Support in organizing job fairs, employer meets, and review meetings
• •Prepare monthly reports, case studies, and success stories of skill development initiatives.
• •Liaise with government skill missions, ITIs, polytechnics, private training providers, and employers.

Qualifications:

Graduate / Postgraduate (Computer Science /IT/Engineering/BCA/MCA/Technical Diploma in IT) .Minimum 3 Years experience in skill training, placement , capacity building, and stakeholder management .

Preferred Attributes:

• •Good knowledge and understanding of various youth skills development initiatives, employment opportunities and recruitment processes.
• •Good communication, networking, and coordination skills.
• •Effective communication and marketing skills
• •Good relationship management skill particularly with corporates and recruiters
• •Fluency in both oral and written communication in English & Hindi
• •Data management and report writing skills.
• •Willingness to travel extensively in rural and semi-urban areas.
• •Commitment to women’s empowerment, employability, and community development.

Key Benefits:

• •Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
• •On-site and off-site training opportunities.
• •5-day work week.
• •Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• •Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
• •15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).
• •10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.
• •Diwali break for 5 days every year.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply