Reporting to - DGM - Operations

Job Purpose

To Plan and Lead all activities related to planning, roll-out, management and monitoring & evaluation activities for the Connect with Work Programme
- Connect with Work Programme: An employment connect programme by imparting life and employability skilling through a boot-camp approach for first time job seekers, fresh college graduates, fobs lost youth & adults, and under-employed youth. The programme is high volume in nature with very strict timelines.

Term Of Employment - Full time, on Companys Payroll

Key Responsibility Areas

Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Collaborate with the Senior Director to plan and lead the effective and efficient management of skilling and placement programs across the region.
- Devise and implement strategies to achieve all key project deliverables, including household and beneficiary studies, community and employer network building, enrolments, placements, and job retention.
- Plan and spearhead the expansion of interventions through market assessments, keeping abreast of labor market trends,



and proposing strategies to align existing programs or design new initiatives.

Project Implementation and Monitoring
- Oversee project location identification, setup activities, and ensure alignment with agreed timelines and standards.
- Work with the Senior Director to develop robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E;) tools to assess project health and facilitate appropriate course corrections.
- Be responsible for the implementation and adherence to project hygiene and governance indicators, ensuring all activities meet quality and compliance standards.

Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with local stakeholders, including colleges, universities, funders, employer networks, and other agencies, to foster collaboration and support project goals.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders such as the Livelihoods Division, Sustainability Team, and other departments.

📌 Cluster Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Magic Bus
📍 Bengaluru