Assistant, Career Support (formerly Facilitator)
QUEST Alliance · Ranchi · onsite · Posted 28d ago
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About this role
Designation: Assistant, Career Support (formerly Facilitator)
Thematic: Women and Work,
Team: My Quest, Quest Alliance
Location : Ranchi
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity
building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of
teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and
corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school
education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues
around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and
grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at
Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth
Development, and Business.
About the role;
The Assistant, Career Support will be responsible for supporting and coaching trainers,
placement officers and principals of Women ITIs to help them adopt and deliver Employability
Skills Curriculum , Career Development, Industry Engagement and Placement processes which
enable female trainees transition into work seamlessly.
Understanding of Youth Employability, Skilling Ecosystem and Industry/Market
● Develop a thorough understanding of Employability Skills and Vocational Training
ecosystem in India.
● Develop and have a fair understanding of opportunities post vocational education and
employer/industry/market trends.
● Build working knowledge of Quest App and support program intervention across
assigned project WITIs and ensure adherence to the program design.
● Have a good understanding of facilitation skills, learner inclusive pedagogy and is adept
in facilitation with young people and ecosystem players.
● Provide reflective feedback on program design and implementation (especially with
respect to progress towards outcomes) and demonstrate a solution-oriented approach.
● Have adequate knowledge about issues of women TVET trainees and basic gender-
related issues and concepts.
Institute Partnerships and Technical Assistance on ES Delivery and Placements
● Undertake institute visits in Govt ITIs on day to day basis and supervise the transfer of
ES delivery and Placement initiatives from QA to the ITIs along with being an important
link and bridge between the ITI/NSTI and QA.
● Support and Mentor institute Trainers in the initial setup of the Career Clubs and
Placements cells and offer assistance and technical support to lead career sessions, job
drives, self employment activities, market scans and exposure visits,etc as per the
prescribed Handbooks.
● Develop effective working relationships with Institute Principals in alignment with ITI
Ecosystems and women and work strategy.
● Engage and orient Trainers about Quest App and /or Bharat Skills portal and follow up
with them to ensure student access and uptake.
● Facilitate Data Collection, document Success Stories of Students and experiences of
Trainers from QA intervention.
● Regularly provide the principals an update on progress and coach them on ways to
support trainers and ensure longer term sustainability of program outcomes.
● Participate in institute level trainer meetings, parent meetings/ events/Campaigns and
other community activities organized by institutes or DET/DGT.
Industry Engagement
● Work closely with Industry Engagement manager and Placement Coordinators at the
regional level to drive industry engagement activities at the ITIs/NSTIs
● Identify and establish partnerships with relevant industries/ businesses/ Self Help
groups for their locations
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders to understand their
needs and expectations.
● Facilitate regular communication between ITIs and industry partners.
● Conduct and Co-Lead all industry engagement activities like Job Readiness, Market
scans, Guest lectures, Exposure visits, etc
Others
● Participate in team meetings and reviews, staff engagement activities
● Seek regular capacity-building support from the team
● Adhere to all the finance and HR policies of the organization
● Uphold the values of Quest Alliance
● Support donor visits
● Other duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which time
compensatory leave can be taken.
Required Skills And Experience
● Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in facilitation, and NGO sector, preferably in the
youth Development sector.
● Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in the education ecosystem
● Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English.
● Willingness to travel within and outside of the District.
● Ability to train, build the capacity of, and manage relationships with new people
● Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams
● Ability to use technology and various virtual platforms like Google Hangout Meet, Zoom,
WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Chatbot, And Other Google Suite Applications.
● Excited about working with learners on 21st-century skills Employability Skills , Career
Development, Industry Engagement and Placement processes
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 30,000/- per month (cost to company) (The
salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form
given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing
applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every
applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is
irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website : http://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About The Team And Culture
Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say - see here
Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is
where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Thematic: Women and Work,
Team: My Quest, Quest Alliance
Location : Ranchi
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity
building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of
teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and
corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school
education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues
around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and
grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at
Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth
Development, and Business.
About the role;
The Assistant, Career Support will be responsible for supporting and coaching trainers,
placement officers and principals of Women ITIs to help them adopt and deliver Employability
Skills Curriculum , Career Development, Industry Engagement and Placement processes which
enable female trainees transition into work seamlessly.
Understanding of Youth Employability, Skilling Ecosystem and Industry/Market
● Develop a thorough understanding of Employability Skills and Vocational Training
ecosystem in India.
● Develop and have a fair understanding of opportunities post vocational education and
employer/industry/market trends.
● Build working knowledge of Quest App and support program intervention across
assigned project WITIs and ensure adherence to the program design.
● Have a good understanding of facilitation skills, learner inclusive pedagogy and is adept
in facilitation with young people and ecosystem players.
● Provide reflective feedback on program design and implementation (especially with
respect to progress towards outcomes) and demonstrate a solution-oriented approach.
● Have adequate knowledge about issues of women TVET trainees and basic gender-
related issues and concepts.
Institute Partnerships and Technical Assistance on ES Delivery and Placements
● Undertake institute visits in Govt ITIs on day to day basis and supervise the transfer of
ES delivery and Placement initiatives from QA to the ITIs along with being an important
link and bridge between the ITI/NSTI and QA.
● Support and Mentor institute Trainers in the initial setup of the Career Clubs and
Placements cells and offer assistance and technical support to lead career sessions, job
drives, self employment activities, market scans and exposure visits,etc as per the
prescribed Handbooks.
● Develop effective working relationships with Institute Principals in alignment with ITI
Ecosystems and women and work strategy.
● Engage and orient Trainers about Quest App and /or Bharat Skills portal and follow up
with them to ensure student access and uptake.
● Facilitate Data Collection, document Success Stories of Students and experiences of
Trainers from QA intervention.
● Regularly provide the principals an update on progress and coach them on ways to
support trainers and ensure longer term sustainability of program outcomes.
● Participate in institute level trainer meetings, parent meetings/ events/Campaigns and
other community activities organized by institutes or DET/DGT.
Industry Engagement
● Work closely with Industry Engagement manager and Placement Coordinators at the
regional level to drive industry engagement activities at the ITIs/NSTIs
● Identify and establish partnerships with relevant industries/ businesses/ Self Help
groups for their locations
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders to understand their
needs and expectations.
● Facilitate regular communication between ITIs and industry partners.
● Conduct and Co-Lead all industry engagement activities like Job Readiness, Market
scans, Guest lectures, Exposure visits, etc
Others
● Participate in team meetings and reviews, staff engagement activities
● Seek regular capacity-building support from the team
● Adhere to all the finance and HR policies of the organization
● Uphold the values of Quest Alliance
● Support donor visits
● Other duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which time
compensatory leave can be taken.
Required Skills And Experience
● Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in facilitation, and NGO sector, preferably in the
youth Development sector.
● Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in the education ecosystem
● Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English.
● Willingness to travel within and outside of the District.
● Ability to train, build the capacity of, and manage relationships with new people
● Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams
● Ability to use technology and various virtual platforms like Google Hangout Meet, Zoom,
WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Chatbot, And Other Google Suite Applications.
● Excited about working with learners on 21st-century skills Employability Skills , Career
Development, Industry Engagement and Placement processes
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 30,000/- per month (cost to company) (The
salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form
given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing
applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every
applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is
irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website : http://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About The Team And Culture
Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say - see here
Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is
where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
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QUEST Alliance
Non-Profit
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employees
2005
21 years old
Bangalore/Bengaluru, Karnataka
India
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