Cluster Manager

About the Company

Magic Bus works towards enabling young people to move out of poverty through education, employability, and livelihood opportunities. Through its Connect with Work programme, the organization supports youth by providing employability skills, industry exposure, and access to sustainable employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of skilling and placement programs across the region
• Drive beneficiary mobilization, enrolments, employability training, placements, and job retention activities
• Build and strengthen employer networks to generate placement opportunities
• Develop strategies to achieve placement and employment-generation targets
• Conduct market assessments and identify industry demand trends and employment opportunities
• Manage relationships with employers, colleges, training partners, funders, and community stakeholders
• Monitor program performance through MIS, reporting, and evaluation mechanisms
• Lead, mentor, and manage regional teams to ensure operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with organizational processes, governance standards, and reporting requirements

Requirements

• 8–10 years of total work experience
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within Placements, Employment Generation, Skill Development, or Staffing/Recruitment
• Proven experience in employer engagement and placement partnerships
• Experience managing placement targets and employment outcomes
• Strong understanding of employability and workforce development programs
• Experience handling teams and managing multiple stakeholders
• Post-Graduation in Management, MSW, Social Sciences, or related disciplines preferred