Employability Associate - Generation Colombia (Remote/Contractor)

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ABOUT GENERATION At Generation , we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible, working in partnership with governments, employers, and other system actors. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high-priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. Launched in 2015, Generation comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed, or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date, the network has 100,000+ graduates and 11,000+ employers across 46 professions and 17 countries. When learners join Generation, 91% are unemployed, of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program, graduates have a 78% job placement rate, rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates, 68% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates, and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to five years after graduation, 77% of our alumni from upper-middle-income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date, Generation's global graduates have earned more than $1 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background, 54% are female, 34% have dependents, and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country. About the role: Job duration: This is a contract role with a 12-month term (October 2024 to September 2025), with the possibility to extend based on confirmed funding and performance. Location requirements: Remote (with access to strong WiFi), based in Colombia. Start date: October 2024. What you'll do We are seeking an Employability Associate to support the work of the BD and placement team in Colombia. In this role, you will support the work of the placement team, following up with employability mentors and supervising and improving the graduate placement process. Generation's Employability Associates are instrumental in facilitating the success of our participants. They build trusting relationships, providing guidance and support throughout the placement process. Our participants range from recent graduates to mid-career professionals, all seeking to enhance their skills and transition into new career sectors. Driven by a passion for social impact and equipped with a growth mindset and personal accountability, Generation's Employability Associates must embody empathy and empowerment for our learners. As an Employability Associate, your primary focus will be on optimizing and managing the placement process for our programs in Colombia. You will play a crucial role in supporting our employability mentors to best engage with our graduates and report results to the BD team. Additionally, you will manage the execution of our employment essentials sessions during the bootcamp and help make sure graduates are ready to enter the workforce upon finishing the bootcamp. This includes guiding participants in developing essential job application materials, including cover letters, CVs, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles. The role requires three primary responsibilities: Support the Business Development function in coordinating the placement process. Lead Employment intermediation support. Present employability reports and keep data up to date. Main Responsibilities 1) Support the Business Development function for the current programs in Colombia. Search and identify relevant job vacancies for the programs in Colombia, and match participants to suitable positions based on their skills and career goals. Coordinate and manage relevant talks or thematic sessions for the job placement management of participants. Design and deliver events that connect Generation graduates to employers. Collaborate with internal teams to align employer needs with program offerings and graduate skills. 2) Lead placement process support for graduates. Coordinate a team of placement mentors to ensure group and individual sessions are carried out successfully. Follow up on employment processes of graduates and raise alerts for critical cases. Follow up on compliance with placement metrics for each funder and ensure the BD Team has critical information. Perform mock interviews or evaluation sessions with our participants and provide feedback to help them gain more confidence as needed. Conduct individual conversations with participants to help them strengthen their CV, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, portfolio, and interview skills as needed. 3) Present employability reports and track participant applications. Manage placement activities, including scheduling interviews and collecting data on job attainment. Prepare and present weekly reports to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the employability and placement initiatives. Update employability databases, including Salesforce and internal databases, with detailed information on participants' application statuses, job offers, and placement outcomes. Track selection processes by conducting online surveys (90, 60, 180), phone interviews, and one-on-one meetings with participants to gather feedback and provide continuous support. Conduct data analyses regarding placement as needed to provide timely feedback to the BD team. About you Basic Employability Coach Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills with a high capacity for task follow-up. Outstanding planning, self-management, and time organization skills. Proactivity and active listening ability. Passionate about supporting people in their journey to enter a new industry. Guide with positivity and care. Very open-minded, adaptable, and communicative when providing feedback. Desirable: conversational English. Advanced Employability Knowledge: At least 1-2.5 years of professional experience in talent attraction in technology and/or in Human Resources or professional coaching. Up-to-date knowledge of essential employability aspects, including CVs, LinkedIn, and interview techniques. Comfort in reviewing application materials and providing interview feedback. Experience in hiring, managing, or coaching entry-level employees, either formally or informally as part of your job. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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