PAN IIT ALUMNI REACH FOR INDIA FOUNDATION

PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation (PARFI), a not-for-profit section 25 social enterprise, is committed to execute and scale self-sustainable business models that enhance incomes of the underprivileged sections. PARFI is managed by Pan IITian professionals and domain experts and is overseen by a advisory board of Pan IITians and invitees from various walks of life including corporate, Academics. Mr. Hari Padmanabhan, Chairman, PanIIT Alumni India and Mr. Ashank Desai, Immediate Past Chairman, PanIIT Alumni India are non-executive directors and Mr. Kris Gopalkrishnan, CEO & MD, Infosys is executive sponsor. The organization is run by full time professionals consisting of IITians, non-IITians domain experts. The Organization is funded by PanIIT Alumni Network, NABARD, social investors and Government agencies. It has recently secured a multi-crore landmark deal with National Skill Development Corporation

BY WORKING WITH SOCIAL INVESTORS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & CLIENTS

PanIIT Alumni Reach for India provides a unique platform to work through, connect and collaborate with passionate individuals and mission driven organizations keen to strive for enhancing incomes of under-privileged. We have forged strong relationships with organizations like Confederation of Indian industry, NABARD and PanIITians(CXOs, IIT- IAS officials, NGO founders and others) of the network who contribute their might to ensure a scalable, sustainable social enterprise focused on economically deprived. We also seek the support social investors and ensure that they get maximum social return on their investment. Finally, like a typical enterprise, clients and client satisfaction are the central themes of financial and social performance.

PanIIT Alumni Reach for India's skill gurukul initiative works on building captive finishing school for corporate clients that are willing to absorb students on an on-going basis. Thus, it builds dedicated skilled manpower for the clients at no cost to them as the students get 100% micro-financing to fund their training. The candidates are by definition, BPL students who are school drop-outs and currently engaged in unskilled, daily wage labor. Thus, jobs are assured upfront and then unskilled candidates sourced and trained.

Job Responsibilities - Lead Sevak Employer Partnerships

Location: Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi/ Pan India

Reports To: Head - Business Development

The Lead Sevak will be a critical interface between PanIIT Alumni Foundation and its employer partners, responsible for ensuring seamless engagement, training alignment, candidate deployment, and long-term partnership success. The role demands strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, operational rigor, and empathy for the socio-economic backgrounds of the trainees.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Employer Engagement & Account Management

- Develop and manage long-term relationships with employer partners across sectors (e.g., logistics, healthcare, construction).

- Understand employer workforce requirements and secure pre-placement offers for trainees.

- Act as the single point of contact for assigned employer accounts.

2. Pre-Deployment Planning

- Collaborate with employers to define job roles, eligibility criteria, and onboarding expectations.

- Co-design training content and delivery structure aligned with employer SOPs.

- Organize assessment and selection drives in coordination with training centres and employers.

3. Training Program Coordination

- Liaise with internal teams and external experts to develop or adapt curricula based on industry needs.

- Appoint and onboard domain experts, master trainers, and guest faculty from industry.

- Monitor training progress, conduct surprise audits, and ensure quality delivery.

- Ensure digital records of attendance, assessments, and certifications are maintained.

4. Logistics & Deployment

- Oversee end-to-end deployment logistics including travel, documentation, accommodation (if applicable), and onboarding support.

- Liaise with field teams and employers to ensure smooth joining formalities and early-stage handholding of candidates.

5. Retention & Post-Placement Support

- Track retention rates and troubleshoot reasons for early dropouts.

- Plan and implement employee welfare initiatives such as grievance redressal, peer support, and buddy systems.

6. Internal Coordination & Reporting

- Collaborate with skilling, operations, mobilization, and fundraising teams for aligned execution.

- Maintain accurate employer-wise dashboards and progress trackers.

7. Business Development & Expansion

- Identify new placement partners from industry associations, CSR forums, and PanIIT alumni network.

- Assist in developing MOUs and partnership proposals.

- Represent the Foundation at industry events, job fairs, and partner review meetings.

8. Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, safety protocols, and labour standards.

- Keep comprehensive documentation including employer agreements, placement records, and candidate performance metrics.

Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Social Sciences / Business; MBA preferred.

- 10 years of experience in employer relations, skill development, campus placements, HR operations, or CSR.

- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

- Willingness to travel extensively and engage with rural and urban communities.

- Experience working in a mission-driven or not-for-profit environment is a strong advantage