The candidate will lead the placement partnerships for the City Saturation Project. The role involves designing and implementing effective placement strategies,managing strategic partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and other stakeholders to create job placement opportunities for the youth. Your role in supplementing the Organisational goals:

 1. Partnership Development: Identify and cultivate partnerships with potential employers, industries, and organizations to create a network of placement opportunities.

 2. Team Leadership and Management:

 ● Lead and mentor a team of placement officers, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.

 ● Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the placement team.

 ● Monitor and evaluate the team's performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

 3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for placements and regularly assess the effectiveness.

 4. Reporting and Documentation:

 ● Prepare comprehensive reports on placement activities, outcomes, and impact for internal and external stakeholders.

 ● Maintain accurate records of placements, success stories, and challenges faced during the placement process.

 5. Advocacy and Outreach: Represent LCF in relevant forums, conferences, and meetings to promote the organization's placement initiatives.

 6. Prepare a calendar for the job drives and employer connect.

 7. Conducting employer due diligence before onboarding the employers.

 8. Support Center Managers to deliver a sharp focus on achieving successful youth placements.

 Who we are looking for:

 ● Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in a social work field.

 ● Experience: 10-12 years of experience in Placements or Corporate Relations, preferably in the social sector.

 ● Knowledge of employment and training programs, vocational education, and job market trends.

 ● Well-informed of labor market trends, employer needs, and best practices in career services.

 ● Strong partnership-building credentials with the ability to tailor style and methods when working with employers' and training partners.

 ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in the English language is a must.

 ● Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 ● Can-do attitude and willingness to use own initiative to solve ground level problems

 ● Commitment to the organization's mission and a passion for education and training.

 ● Willing to travel extensively to and within project locations.

 ● Ability to manage multiple projects and stay on deadline

 ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

 Does it sound exciting? If yes, then share your CV with us by mentioning the designation in the subject line at [email protected]