‘अब देशमै छ रोजगारी’ Campaign, launched on July 30, 2020, is a market-led initiative designed and implemented by Rojgari Services and UKaid Skills for Employment Programme (सीप), to reach, register, and respond to the livelihood needs of migrant returnees and other economically disadvantaged, socially excluded groups. The two specific goals include:

Around 700,000 Nepali workers are estimated to return from overseas employment over the next year alone. Many are returning after months, having spent most of their savings and very little idea of what lies ahead. Nepal, by one estimate, needs to create 1.5 million jobs to avoid an imminent unemployment crisis. The Government, together with the private sector, is faced with the unprecedented need to swiftly put in place mechanisms that can position the large number of returnee migrants into gainful employment/self-employment.

Using a multi-channel, integrated communications and livelihood Campaign, we will counsel and connect semi-skilled and skilled migrant returnees and others with a diverse set of partners. The Campaign builds on and seeks to strengthen Rojgari Service’s networks and services to ensure it reaches as many from the target group.

The ‘अब देशमै छ रोजगारी Campaign is designed to support the people, institutions, and the Government of Nepal in catalyzing a collective movement to generate more jobs, spark enterprises, and facilitate socio-economic growth. Rojgari Services and सीप, since 2019, are working to build meaningful collaborations with the Government of Nepal, especially with Provincial governments, municipalities, local wards, and Employment Service Centers (ESCs) of Province 5 and 2. For instance, Rojgari Service’s registration portal, and individuals registered thereof, will be linked to support/services available from the Government. Similarly, Rojgari Services will also request and encourage ESCs to register job seekers who come their way via Rogjari’s web and mobile applications to connect them to private sector-led skilling and job opportunities.

Over the last month alone, Rojgari has collected nearly 9,000 jobs/demands. Most of these are located in Kathmandu, Ithari , Butwal, Birgunj, Nepalgunj, Bhaktapur, Jitpur Simara, Parwanipur and Janakpur . The top 10 job roles in demand include: construction skilled worker, construction helper, marketing and sales, delivery boy, cook, office staff, factory worker, cleaner, entry level cashier cum accountant. We are partnering with a large number of businesses in the country to effectively match demand for labor with employment seekers. For updated details, please visit Rojgari’s website:https://rojgari.com/

Jobseekers can access services for FREE. Service package includes: soft skills counselling by Rojgari Services followed by facilitation/linkage to services like skilling, jobs, f inance, enterprise start -up services via other training providers, industries, Government, NGOs, and financial institutions. Job seekers can register their personal data via Rojgari’s website or App from anywhere in the world. This will help Rojgari analyse job seeker’s profile so that the subsequent employment pathway can be as tailored and targeted. Job seekers can also contact Rojgari Services via Facebook messenger, landline, Viber, WhatsApp, or visit Rojgari Pasals or Ghumti Rojgari Pasal.

Rojgari Services plays the role of a connector and facilitator to bridge the gap between job seekers and industries/Government. Based on a quick analysis of the skills, needs, and interests of the job seekers, Rojgari, then, coordinates with relevant, appropriate partners -- either training providers, industries, Government, NGOs, or f inancial institutes -- to place and create appropriate employment/self-employment pathways for the target group. This process typically takes anywhere f rom 1 week to 1 month according to skill of job seeker and job demand or business opportunity available in the market. To follow-up on their status, job seekers can see details of job or business available in rojgari.com or can contact via https://rojgari.com/contact

Employers can register in the system via https://rojgari.com/sign-in and then search for the right candidates/job seekers registered in Rojgari’s database as per their requirements. Employers can either post a job using a Self -service option, which will allow them to receive applications from job seekers and coordinate the selection process on their own. They also have the option of seeking Job Matching service f rom Rojgari Service to get the support they need to f ind the right candidate(s). Employers can also choose Staff Outsourcing service from Rojgari Service, if they wish to outsource their entire HR f unction and/or payroll for their full-time, part-time or temporary natured jobs. For more information on how to access and benefit from Rojgari’s Services, contact: Bindu Thapa: 9802050683, bindu.thapa@rojgari.com

Rojgari Services is a service provider and part of the Merojob group of companies. It connects job seekers with information and services related to access to career counselling, soft skills orientation, vocational training – on-the-job at employers or via training institutes – and employment match-making. To date, Rojgari Services has facilitated jobs for over 10,000 youth through a network of nearly 4,000 employers.

The four-year UKaid Skills for Employment Programme (सीप) is brokering transformational partnerships with the Nepali private and public sector to propel growth in selected priority sectors – commercial agriculture, light manufacturing, tourism, ICT, and construction – primarily in Provinces 2 and 5 through expanded access to quality skilling linked to gainful employment/self - employment and migration optimization.