- Support in identifying employers, industry associations and other potential partners relevant to ITI and vocational learners.
- Reach out to employers and support the team in building and maintaining relationships.
- Collect information on entry-level jobs, apprenticeships and other opportunities suitable for learners.
- Coordinate employer interactions, industry visits, job fairs, recruitment drives and career events.
- Follow up with employers on opportunities, schedules and learner participation.
- Maintain updated employer contact details and engagement records.
- Work with ITIs and vocational institutes to support career transition and placement-related activities.
- Coordinate with Placement Officers, trainers and institute teams for employer outreach and learner engagement.
- Support career exposure sessions, employer interactions, apprenticeship opportunities and recruitment activities.
- Assist institutes in maintaining placement, employer and alumni information.
- Encourage and support institute teams to take greater ownership of employer engagement and placement activities.
- Support the team in gathering information on local industries, employment opportunities and emerging sectors.
- Develop working relationships with relevant local employers, industry networks, government stakeholders and ecosystem partners.
- Share relevant employer and labour-market information with institute and program teams.
- Support stakeholder meetings, consultations and ecosystem events.
- Identify and share potential employment, apprenticeship and livelihood opportunities for learners.
- Support activity planning and coordinate with institutes, employers and internal teams for timely implementation.
- Track employer engagements, learner participation, job opportunities and transition outcomes.
- Maintain program trackers, databases and monitoring systems regularly.
- Support documentation of field insights, employer feedback, learner stories and good practices.
- Contribute to periodic reports, program reviews and team discussions.
Requirements
- Employer Engagement: Ability to communicate with employers, initiate conversations and follow up on opportunities.
- Local Labour Market Understanding: Basic understanding of industries, employment opportunities and workforce trends in Kerala.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Ability to coordinate with institutes, employers, government stakeholders and partner organizations.
- Execution & Follow-through: Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities and timelines.
- Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills in Malayalam and English.
- Documentation & Data: Comfortable maintaining trackers, basic reports and databases using digital tools.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 32,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate.)
Benefits
In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth:
- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually
- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, who also offer additional wellness benefits
- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts
- Internet allowance of up to ₹750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ₹3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balance
- Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:
* Group sessions worth ₹7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation
* 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisation
Skills Required
- Ability to communicate with employers, initiate conversations, and follow up on opportunities
- Basic understanding of industries, employment opportunities, and workforce trends in Kerala
- Ability to coordinate with institutes, employers, government stakeholders, and partner organizations
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities and timelines
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in Malayalam and English
- Comfort maintaining trackers, basic reports, and databases using digital tools
What We Do
Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit trust focused on research-led innovation and advocacy in teaching and learning, equipping young people with 21st-century skills through technology-enabled self-learning experiences.
