About PCI India
PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 25 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. Our programs strive to impact the social, economic, health and nutritional status of the most vulnerable individuals and families. We work in close collaboration with the government, multilateral organizations, premier academic institutions, and various social actors to create an enabling environment to improve the social positioning of the deprived population. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.5 crore, i.e. 15 million people in 1649 Blocks of 259 Districts in 14 States.
Our Vision and Mission
Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.
Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.
Our Values
- Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
- Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
- Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
- Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
- Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact.
- Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.
PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.
We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment whether sexual, physical or psychological.
PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.
About the Position:
Position Title: Placement Officer
Number of Position: 1
Reporting: Program Manager
Location: Maharashtra - Nagpur
Grade: C
Type: Regular
Qualification Required: Master’s degree in social work, human resources, education, business, or related field
Experience Required:
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in job placement, career counseling, human resources, or related roles, preferably in working with underserved populations
- Strong understanding of the job market, industry trends, and skill requirements across various sectors.
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, employers, and community partners effectively.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
The Role
PCI India is seeking a dynamic and industry-oriented Placement Officer for Project ASCEND to lead employer engagement, placement facilitation, and retention support for youth trained under the program. The role will be critical in translating skilling outcomes into sustainable livelihoods within the solar and renewable energy ecosystem.
The Placement Officer will work closely with solar companies, EPC contractors, MSMEs, renewable energy startups, training centers, and ecosystem stakeholders to create employment pathways for trained youth. The role will require strong coordination with the training, mobilization, and MIS teams to ensure that placement targets and retention outcomes are achieved across the project geographies.
The ideal candidate should possess strong industry networking capabilities, an understanding of renewable energy workforce requirements, and experience in placement-linked skilling programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with students who have completed skill-based training programs, understanding their aspirations, capabilities, and career preferences.
- Employer Engagement & Networking: Build and maintain relationships with solar companies, EPC firms, renewable energy startups, local contractors, placement agencies, and industry stakeholders to identify placement opportunities for trained youth under Project ASCEND.
- Placement Facilitation: Match trained candidates with suitable job opportunities based on their skills, interests, mobility, and employer requirements. Coordinate interviews, placement drives, and on boarding processes for candidates across Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Industry Alignment & Market Insights: Collaborate with trainers and program teams to understand evolving workforce requirements in the renewable energy sector and ensure alignment between training delivery and industry demand.
- Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employer partnerships, student placements, salaries, and retention outcomes through the project MIS/dashboard system. Generate periodic reports for program review and donor reporting.
- Post-Placement Follow-up & Retention: Conduct regular follow-ups with placed candidates and employers to track retention, workplace integration, and performance. Support resolution of placement-related challenges where required.
- Feedback & Program Improvement: Gather feedback from employers and candidates regarding job readiness, performance, and training quality to support continuous improvement of the ASCEND program.
- Assist and support the reporting manager in any other tasks assigned.
What can you expect in PCI:
- A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment.
- Performance driven reward mechanism.
- The best of the class benefits from competitive remunerations.
- Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
- Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
- All other statutory benefits.
- Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
- An empowering organization structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
- Opportunities to operate in a cross functional role.
- Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
- Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
- Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training.
Recruitment Process
- Applications will be shortlisted based on the criteria mentioned in the job description.
- The process may include a presentation of the assignment.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for one or more rounds of panel interviews.
The complete process usually takes 2–3 weeks. Candidates moving to the final round will hear from the People & Culture team. In‑person meetings are preferred, but virtual meetings are conducted where distance is a constraint.
Note
After the final round, if you are not selected for the advertised position, you will be informed via email. However, you are encouraged to apply for other open positions, as PCI welcomes engagement with talented individuals who add value in various capacities.
PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct.
Application Closure Date: 19th June 2026
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
