Executive – Project Coordinator - Skilling; Field Level

Position: Executive – Project Coordinator - Skilling (Field Level)
Location: Bengaluru

Job Description:

Executive – Project Coordinator - Skilling (Field Level)

Location:

Bengaluru / Project Locations
Project:  Education Initiatives – United Way Bengaluru
Reporting to:  Senior Executive / Assistant Manager – Operations

Functional Area:

Field Operations, Student and Training Engagement

About - United Way Bengaluru
United Way Global is the oldest and largest privately funded charity in the world. A 137-year-old organization with a global presence in more than 40 countries, with over 1100 chapters. We raise around 5 billion US Dollars annually. Apart from being the oldest charity organization and raising large sums of money to address community needs, we engage over 2.5 million corporate and community volunteers every year, a feat that sets us apart from other charities.
The Bengaluru chapter (  United Way Bengaluru ) of United Way Worldwide started in  2008, with the vision to make lasting and effective change within our city and the rural areas around it. By bringing communities together, unleashing their potential and ours, we work towards creating positive change in society.  We are dedicated to transforming lives by bringing positive changes in communities worldwide, focusing on health, education, environmental sustainability, rural development, and corporate volunteering.

Role Overview
The Executive – Education Project Operations (Field Level) will support the implementation of education-focused initiatives at Anganwadi’s, government schools and community learning environments. The role involves close coordination with school staff, community stakeholders, partner NGOs, CSR Partners and the internal operations team to ensure effective execution, monitoring, and reporting of project activities.

Key Responsibilities

Key Requirements – Placement & Industry Coordination

· Strong industry connections  and contacts with companies for student placements.

· Proven experience in  placing ITI and Diploma students  across industries.

· Good understanding of the  end-to-end placement process , from industry coordination to final student selection.

· Field experience  in visiting multiple industries for student placement opportunities.

· Knowledge of  campus placement drives  and ability to coordinate and conduct them effectively.

· Prior experience in  organizing and managing placement drives .

· Ability to  facilitate placement of around 150 students  and ensure students receive  offer letters .

· Knowledge of the  onboarding process  after candidate selection.

· Understanding of the  mobilization, training, and placement lifecycle  in skilling programs.

· Graduate degree is mandatory.

· Ability to track alumni and maintain placement records  of students.

· Willingness to undertake  100% field work , including visits to Green Skill Centers, ITIs, Diploma and Engineering colleges, and door-to-door student visits.

· Responsible for  report preparation, placement data tracking, and coordination with stakeholders .

Key

Skills:

Good  English communication skills
Project management  capabilities
Understanding of  CSR / development sector projects
Strong stakeholder management

5. Additional Support

· Participate in training programs organized by UWBe and partners.

· Undertake travel to multiple project locations as required.

· Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager in line with project goals.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s/master’s degree (preferred disciplines: Education, Social Work, Social Sciences, Rural Development, or related fields).

· 2+ years of experience in fieldwork, preferably in the education in social development sector.

· Proficiency in Kannada is mandatory; working knowledge of English is desirable.

· Willingness to travel extensively across project locations.

Skills & Competencies Required

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to build rapport with school and community stakeholders.

· Basic understanding of government education systems, school governance, and community structures.

· Good documentation and data-management skills.

· Problem-solving orientation and ability to work independently in the field.

· Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, MS Office/Google tools.

Application Guidelines:
Please email your application to hr  with the  Subject Line: “Project Coordinator - Skilling.  The following documents are  mandatory :
Detailed CV
Suitability Note   (max one page)  including:
Your suitability for the position
Current CTC
Expected CTC
Notice period (if applicable)
Three professional references

Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the selection process. All applications will be reviewed with fairness and confidentiality.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
United Way Bengaluru is an equal opportunity employer . We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste, gender, ability, or socio-economic status.