PanIIT Alumni Reach for Jharkhand (PREJHA) Foundation
Job Description: Mobilization Executive
About the Organization:
PanIIT Alumni Reach for Jharkhand (PREJHA) Foundation is a Section-8 not-for-profit organization established by the Department of Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, in partnership with PanIIT Alumni Reach for India (PARFI) Foundation. Its flagship initiatives, Kalyan Gurukuls and Kaushal Colleges, provide residential vocational training across various trades for underprivileged youth, ensuring job placement upon successful completion of the course.
Position Summary:
The Mobilization Executive (ME) plays a vital role in promoting residential training programs under the "Kalyan
Gurukul" and "Kaushal College" brands. The ME will conduct grassroots-level outreach and mobilization in rural Jharkhand to ensure timely admission of candidates into these programs. This includes building networks with key local stakeholders such as village volunteers, Panchayat representatives, and NGOs.
Location:
The Mobilization Executive will be assigned two to three neighboring blocks in Jharkhand, requiring regular travel and field presence across Panchayats and villages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a network of 10 to 15 village volunteers and other mobilization channels.
- Mobilize rural youth to meet monthly targets for both Kalyan Gurukuls and Kaushal Colleges.
- Support volunteers and partners with training, tools, and marketing material.
- Monitor daily field activities and performance of mobilization channels.
- Strategically address weak channels to ensure consistent lead generation and conversion.
- Maintain detailed village-wise databases of potential candidates.
- Liaise with government departments (BDO, DWO, JTDS, JSLPS), PREJHA Head Office, and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports to the reporting manager and MIS team.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong commitment to rural development and community engagement.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills.
- Demonstrated experience in rural sales and effective stakeholder communication.
- Familiarity with vocational training and skill development ecosystem.
- Competence in stakeholder management (e.g., local government, CBOs, NGOs).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Skill Development, Rural Development, Microfinance, or related fields.
- Proven experience mobilizing rural youth (male and female) for training or livelihood programs.
- Preference will be given to candidates familiar with Jharkhand-based tribal languages (e.g., Santali, Ho).
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Compensation:
Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per month (CTC), which includes performance-based incentives and travel allowance. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and suitability for the role.
Inclusion Statement:
PREJHA Foundation values gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity, reflecting Jharkhand’s rich cultural heritage. We strongly encourage applications from women, tribal communities, and marginalized groups.