APO (Job Placement & Education Program Advancement)

Job Description

Title: APO (Job Placement & Education Program Advancement)

Company Name: Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Nilphamari (Saidpur)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Experience: At least 03 Years of experience in monitoring, supervision, and marketing of the education program.
• Strong ability to network with employers, industries, and institutions to ensure job placement opportunities.
• Proven skills in program monitoring, supervision, data collection, and inter-personnel communication
• Experience in supervising field-level education programs (preferably in NGO/INGO settings).
• Sound knowledge of TVET, BTEB/NSDA policies, and job market dynamics.
• Ability to organize career counseling, employer linkage events, and placement workshops.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in both Bangla and English.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email correspondence) is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and work closely with grassroots communities.
• Skills in team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving.
• Commitment to organizational values, confidentiality, and ethical practices.
• Age: Maximum 40 years (may be relaxed for highly experienced candidates).

Job Summary: The APO (Job Placement & Education Program Advancement) plays a critical role in facilitating employment for project-trained youth and supporting early childhood education initiatives under MSS. The position demands a results-oriented professional with proven experience in job placement, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots program monitoring. The scope of work is split as follows:

• 60%: Job placement support for MSS Technical Institute graduates.

• 40%: Field-level supervision and reporting on activities at 9 Shishukanon-Prak Prathomik Biddyaloy (including education and health monitoring).

The ideal candidate will be a proactive networker, a skilled data manager, and a committed development practitioner capable of bridging training with job market realities while also supporting foundational education efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Job Placement Facilitation

• Coordinate with local employers, industries, and service sectors to secure job placements for technical/vocational graduates of the MTI

• Align training programs with current labor market demands to ensure graduate employability.

• Identify, map, and maintain a pipeline of potential employment opportunities across sectors.

B. Stakeholder Engagement & Networking

• Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with employers, trade associations, and placement officers from partner institutes.

• Represent MSS in industry roundtables, employer forums, and local chamber meetings to promote placement efforts.

• Engage with local community-based organizations to enhance outreach and job-matching capacity.

C. Database Management & Reporting

• Maintain a dynamic and accurate Trainee Management System (TMS) for tracking trainee profiles, employment status, wage data, and job retention.

• Produce comprehensive reports on placement outcomes, including quantitative data and qualitative insights.

• Support real-time data collection and submission aligned with M&E frameworks and donor requirements.

D. Event Management & Promotion

• Organize and support job fairs, employer meets, and exposure visits.

• Highlight successful placements and impact stories through reports, visuals, or social media (as per MSS communication guidelines).

• Support campus recruitment drives and pre-placement workshops.

E. Labor Market Intelligence

• Continuously monitor industry trends, local hiring patterns, and skill needs to inform training center strategies.

• Identify skill gaps and emerging opportunities to guide curriculum enhancement and placement forecasting.

F. Trainee Support Services

• Deliver employability sessions on CV writing, interview techniques, and professional conduct.

• Provide individualized career counseling and soft skills support.

• Conduct post-placement follow-ups to ensure job continuity and resolve workplace challenges.

G. Shishukanon Pre-school Monitoring

• Monitoring & Support: Conduct regular visits to 9 Shishukanon-Prak Prathomik Biddyaloy. Observe classroom practices, health sessions, and learning outcomes.

• Teacher Guidance: Offer strategic feedback to teachers to enhance teaching quality and child development practices.

• Parent & Teacher Engagement: Attend scheduled parent-teacher meetings. Communicate head office directives and facilitate community understanding of educational goals.

• Reporting: Prepare structured monitoring reports, summarizing school conditions, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

As per company policy