Community Officer

Project Type: NGO / CSR / Government Skill Development Program

Target Group: Youth (18–35 years)

Location: Field-based (community/center-based)

Job Purpose

The Community Officer will work at the grassroots level to mobilize youth (18–35 years), facilitate their enrollment in skill development programs, ensure smooth training implementation, and support placement or self-employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Community Mobilization & Outreach

Conduct door-to-door surveys, community meetings, and awareness sessions on skill development programs

Mobilize youth (18–35 years) from local communities, slums, villages, and urban clusters

Coordinate with local leaders, SHGs, panchayats, NGOs, and institutions

2. Candidate Identification & Enrollment

Identify eligible candidates as per scheme guidelines

Support registration, documentation, and batch formation

Maintain accurate beneficiary records and attendance

3. Training Coordination

Coordinate with trainers and training centers for smooth delivery of courses

Ensure candidate participation, discipline, and retention

Address basic issues faced by trainees during training

4. Counseling & Motivation

Counsel youth on career pathways, skill relevance, and employment opportunities

Motivate dropouts to rejoin training

Support soft skills, confidence building, and workplace readiness

5. Placement & Post-Training Support

Assist in placement drives, employer coordination, and job fairs

Track post-placement retention and follow-ups

Support candidates opting for self-employment or entrepreneurship

6. Reporting & Documentation

Maintain daily field reports, mobilization data, and MIS entries

Share weekly/monthly progress reports with project team

Support audits, monitoring visits, and impact documentation

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum qualification: 12th pass / Graduate (preferred)

Experience: 0–3 years in NGO, community work, skill development, education, or social sector

Freshers with strong community connect can also apply

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong communication skills (local language mandatory)

Ability to work in the field and with diverse communities

Basic computer skills (MS Excel, data entry, WhatsApp reporting)

Empathy, patience, and problem-solving attitude

Willingness to travel locally Preferred Candidates

Candidates from local communities

Experience in PMKVY, DDU-GKY, NULM, DAY, or CSR skill projects

Female candidates encouraged to apply

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