• Establish and maintain strong linkages with local chamber of commerce, associations, industry & employers for apprenticeships and job placement (paid & self-employment) for the local youth of PYWD districts
  • Liaise with training institutes and ensure that the skills are imparted as per industry requirements
  • Prepare and regularly update a database of potential employers with their requisite demands of skilled labor and share findings with PPICB department on weekly/monthly basis
  • Arrange placements (apprenticeships, self-employment and paid-employment) for local youth and support them with the placement process
  • Carry out industrial/work set-up visits to monitor the progress of PYWD trainees and health and safety issues relating to work settings and effectively manage grievance if there are any
  • Draft placement documents relating to work place settings (traineeship, apprenticeship etc.) and assist employer with the completion of documentation
  • Respond to all placement related queries and correspondence in coordination with career counseling centers and regularly update PPICB department
  • Create and implement strategies for the development of partnerships with the private sector, public sector entities, and other non-governmental entities as required to achieve planned project results and enhance contract outcomes.
  • Ensure all partner employers adhere to all corporate and safety laws, policies, practices and standards set by the provincial government for apprentices
  • Develop, manage and assist in career counselling services, job search assistance, counselling and apprenticeship opportunities in coordination with career counselling centers established at all partner training institutes
  • Document all project activities, track of youth placement in jobs and apprenticeship, analyze data and present periodic reports to the Placement, Partnership and Institutional Capacity Building Department
  • Create and strengthen market linkages with employers and local/provincial industry for the promotion of entrepreneurship and self-employment
  • Screen and refer potential candidates in coordination with regional PYWD project team to Placement, Partnership and Institutional Capacity Building Department for provision of interest free loan
  • Liaise with partner MFI to track the progress of youth availed interest free loans for establishing business/entrepreneurship

·         Facilitate the project efforts to create and expand the linkages between partner training providers and relevant employers for internship, traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities

·         Organize workshops/sessions on resume writing, interviewing skills, careers counselling, experiences sharing and other related topics in coordination with career counselling centers and PYWD project team

·         Support the partner training institutes to develop and enhance the outreach of web/ mobile based systems for job seekers and employers to apply for/fill employment vacancies

·         Organize and participate in job fairs, employers’ forums, invite employers and other relevant stakeholders for apprenticeship/job opportunities (paid & self-employment) and provide a platform to youth for direct interaction with employers for sustainable placements

  • Any other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned by PYWD project.

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Degree Title:
Masters Social Sciences or Relevant Field
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
5 Years
Apply Before:
Oct 26, 2018
Posting Date:
Sep 25, 2018

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

N.G.O./Social Services · 11-50 employees - Multan

Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p

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