Centre Head

About Our Client:
Our client works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation. are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government CorporationsNGOs and Citizens to work together towards changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse centers is taken care of by the Government. Corporates contribute through CSR funds to provide
operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500-odd slum communities of Pune the program has now expanded to other cities viz. PCMC Dombivali Aurangabad and also States viz. Delhi Odisha and Hyderabad.

1. Program & Team Management
Independently lead centres for enabling youth population from the nearby communities to take up formal jobs/self-employment
Develop and maintain a conducive environment at the centre that enables learning and a feeling of safe space for youth
Implement the foundation program such that the youth builds agency and over time does not need to depend on the Lighthouse Source
Manage a team of 5-9 and hand-hold them for timely deliverables and high-quality outcomes for all of the stages of the program - Community Outreach to Alumni engagement
Effective program management with the support of the team to ensure appropriate enrollments in the program and positive progress of the youth in their journey through the program stages
2. Data management and reporting
Ensure timely and accurate data updates as required on Excel or in-house portals
Analyse the data of the youth from the center to identify trends/patterns and suggest strategies that would ensure success of the program and therefore youth
Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports as required by the internal and external stakeholders
3. Stakeholder management
Regular reporting to the senior management about the program progress challenges and solutions
Interfacing with ward level networks and other stakeholders
Government (Corporators Ward Officers government personnel) for mobilization and other support NGOs for mobilization and other support
Corporates and Establishments for volunteering placements and donor/potential donor visits Citizens for volunteering
Manage brand building activities e.g. Events which are specific to the centre and help with advocacy with the local economy for youth placements.

MSW or Post Graduation in any field with 5 years of relevant experience preferably in the social sector.
Experience in managing training centers.
Familiar with the skilling space.
Self-driven excellent time management and multitasking skills
Strong people management project management and data analytics skills.
Strong orientation towards relationship-building and problem-solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi and local language proficiency.
Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity
Strong hold on data management and data analysis