Senior Analyst (Counsellor) at NSDC

Job Title: Senior Analyst (Counsellor)
Job Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Job Overview: The Counsellor cum Mobiliser is responsible for providing counselling support, mobilizing candidates from the community, and ensuring smooth enrolment into training and placement programs. This role combines field outreach, candidate engagement, counselling, and documentation management.

Eligibility Criteria:

Education: MSW or any Graduate preferably in psychology, counselling, or a related field.

Experience: 1–3 years in mobilization, counselling, or fieldwork.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good counselling and convincing ability
• Fieldwork readiness and ability to engage with communities
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Office, MIS entry)
• Positive attitude, confidence, and target-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively and empathize with candidates’ concerns.
• Ability to guide individuals in decision-making processes and provide career-related advice.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive
• Passionate about youth development and community upliftment

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Candidate Counselling & Walk-in Management
  • Welcome and assist walk-in candidates with accurate information.
  • Conduct counselling sessions to guide candidates on programs and job roles.
  • Assess candidates’ interests and eligibility.
  • Ensure a positive and professional environment.
• Psychometric Analysis
  • Administer and interpret psychometric assessments to assess candidates’ aptitudes, interests, and personality traits.
  • Use psychometric analysis to guide candidates in making informed decisions about training programs and job choices.
  • Provide feedback and career guidance based on results.
• Registration & Documentation
  • Assist candidates with registration on portals and internal systems.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Enrolment into Training Programs
  • Coordinate with the training team for smooth enrolment.
  • Explain program details and benefits.
  • Follow up with mobilized candidates.
• Support for Rejected or Dropout Candidates
  • Counsel rejected candidates and provide alternative options.
  • Re-align candidates to suitable programs or job opportunities.
• Community Mobilization & Outreach
  • Conduct field visits, awareness campaigns, and community meetings to identify and mobilize potential candidates.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, panchayats, NGOs, and local leaders.
  • Promote training programs through door-to-door visits, digital outreach, and events.
  • Achieve daily and weekly mobilization targets.
• Reporting & Coordination
  • Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports.
  • Coordinate with the Centre Manager for planning and review.

About the Organization:

At the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), we are dedicated to empowering India’s youth through comprehensive skill development. Established on July 31, 2008, as a not-for-profit public limited company under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013), we operate as a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Our collaborative structure, with 49% of the share capital held by the government and 51% by the private sector, enables us to be the principal architects of India’s skill ecosystem.

We actively support enterprises, start-ups, and organizations by providing funding support, concessional loans, and other innovative financial products. Our mission is to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in vocational training, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder skill development. As the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Skill India Mission, we focus on creating efficient training initiatives that open up a world of opportunities in futuristic skills for the potential workforce.

Through strategic partnerships and innovative models, we aim to build a robust skill ecosystem that not only meets current industry demands but also anticipates future trends, empowering India’s youth to contribute significantly to the nation’s growth and development.