Job Placement Officer

Job Purpose

The Job Placement Officer will support trainee transition from skills training into sustainable employment/self-employment by engaging employers, preparing candidates for the job market, and coordinating the placement process to ensure effective job outcomes in alignment with the project targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and build strong working relationships with industry employers, recruitment partners, and HR stakeholders to source relevant job opportunities for trained candidates;
2. Maintain an employer database and actively communicate job openings aligned with trainee skills.
3. Assess trainees’ skills, preferences, and career interests for effective job matching;
4. Share candidate profiles with employers and coordinate interviews;
5. Facilitate job placement offers and required documentation.
6. Provide guidance to trainees on career planning, job search strategies, interview readiness, workplace expectations, and employer engagement;
7. Assist trainees with CV/resume building, applications, and interview follow-ups.
8. Track trainees’ job retention and performance during the first months of employment;
9. Address job retention challenges, provide motivational support, and intervene where necessary to reduce early job exits.
10. Work closely with training teams, project managers, and the Placement Service Provider (if engaged) to align placement strategies;
11. Maintain accurate placement, follow-up, and employer engagement records;
12. Prepare periodic reports illustrating placement metrics, challenges, and success stories.
13. Collect labor market information on trends, demand sectors, skills gaps, and evolving employer needs;
14. Share insights with program teams to influence training relevance and employer expectations.

Performance Indicators

• Percentage of trainees successfully placed in relevant jobs;
• Employer engagement targets achieved (number of employers recruited/activated);
• Trainee retention rate at 3-month follow-up;
• Quality and timeliness of placement reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Certification in career counseling, job placement, or vocational training coordination is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in job placement, employment services, vocational training, or donor-funded projects.
• Experience working with youth, returnees, or vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in employer engagement, candidate assessment, and placement coordination.
• Familiarity with TVET, or donor-funded training/placement programs is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of labor market trends, employer expectations, and employability skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Urdu.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to assess trainee skills and provide targeted career guidance.
• Experience in tracking, reporting, and maintaining accurate placement data.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, training teams, and stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Note:

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply. This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted