Job Description

Job Description – Sr. Associate  (Skill Training and Employment)

Position: Sr. Associate (Skill Training and Employment)

Location: Ahmedabad City

Organization: Aajeevika Bureau – STEP Academy

About Aajeevika Bureau and STEP Academy

Aajeevika Bureau, headquartered in Udaipur, Rajasthan, is a non-profit organization focused on securing dignified lives for underprivileged communities dependent on labor and migration. STEP Academy, a specialized unit of Aajeevika Bureau, empowers vulnerable migrant youth by providing vocational training, employability skills, and job linkages. STEP has trained over 10,000 rural youth in Rajasthan and Gujarat, addressing skill gaps in multiple fields including construction, light engineering, services, tailoring, and small businesses.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Guidance and Supervision of Skilling Initiatives

Provide strategic direction to STEP’s skilling and placement programs in Gujrat.

Mentor and guide trainers, technicians, and facilitators.

Coordinate with STEP Academy head office, Udaipur to align objectives and activities.

2. Market Linkages and Facilitation

Identify and establish new market opportunities and partnerships for youth employment.

Liaise with industry and employers to create apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

Advocate for improved workplace conditions and practices through employer and candidate sensitization.

3. Data Management, Documentation, and Resource Mobilization

Oversee data management and documentation for effective monitoring and analysis.

Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to resource mobilization and active networking to enhance program impact.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Post-graduate degree in Social Work, Economics, Development Studies, Management, or similar disciplines.

Minimum 3 years of experience in skill training, placement or livelihoods development.

Competence in English and Hindi with excellent presentation and networking skills.

Demonstrated commitment to working with disadvantaged youth and supporting livelihood solutions.

Desirable Skills:

Experience in working with youth, especially from low-income or vulnerable backgrounds.

Ability to build partnerships with market and industry stakeholders.

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary band: 4-6 lakhs per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

A dynamic work environment within the larger ecosystem of labor services

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their resume along with a covering letter summarizing their experience and stating why they are suitable for this position. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Submission Email: jobs@aajeevika.org

Deadline: December 15, 2024

Please mention your current salary in the covering letter. All applications will be treated with full confidentiality.    

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