Assistant Trainer (AT)

Job Description

Title: Assistant Trainer (AT)

Company Name: A Reputed National NGO

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 60775 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineer or any other relevant discipline with CBT&A Level 2 Certified Assessor & Trainer on Mason/Civil/Construction in TVET System

• The educational qualification may be relaxed for candidates with outstanding relevant professional experience.

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

• Age At least 25 years

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and other relevant 2D/3D design software, with experience in preparing construction designs and technical drawings.

• Additional consideration and value will be given to candidates with experience working in the context of Rohingya Camps.

• The experience requirement may be relaxed with a strong academic background with outstanding academic achievements.

Skills and Additional Job Requirements:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments.

• Excellent teamwork, and a proven track record of building trust within and empowering teams.

• Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills are essential.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and reporting skills in English and effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, proven through successful interactions with all levels of stakeholder groups.

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Project Brief: The organization, with support from UNHCR, has been implementing the project Community Empowerment Promoted through Skills Development Initiatives for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar. The 2026 project has three interrelated components. Skills Development and Economic Inclusion covers technical and higher-level training, English and life skills, digital and financial literacy, employment and self-employment support, business grants, and Green Innovation Hubs. Female Hygiene Materials and Social Business covers FHM and craft production, safe wage-earning opportunities, quality systems, and responsible market linkages. Information Management covers post-distribution monitoring, data quality and security, cleaned datasets, dashboards, and analytical reporting. Together, the components seek to strengthen self-reliance, economic inclusion, accountability, and community empowerment.
Job Statement: The Assistant Trainer (AI) will be responsible for contributing towards the Competency Standard (CS) and Competency Based Learning Materials (CBLM) development and delivery of different skill development vocational programs under the project for the targeted beneficiaries at camp level. AI will be responsible to assist the Vocational Training Specialist (VTS) for overseeing and coordinating different trades selected, based on the curriculum provided by UNHCR and ensure support to implement the activities in the refugee camps where designated training centers are established by UNHCR. S/he will ensure timely delivery of the vocational course(s) and the successful completion through external assessment followed by certification, following the humanitarian principles and sector guidelines and standard. S/he will closely work with the VTS to implement the training curriculum for the assessment-based trade for the refugee beneficiaries and will facilitate them to engage with work placement/ employment during/ after receiving the vocational training from the project. S/he will also provide technical guidance to the Vocational Supervisor (VS).
Job Responsibilities and Tasks

A. Key Activities

• Conduct the enrolment process of training participants to a specific trade ensuring the prequalification criteria under the guidance of VTS.

• Deliver the Competency Standard (CS) and Competency Based Learning Materials (CBLM) developed by UNHCR.

• To implement and administer all assessment and quality assurance procedures in consultation with Vocational Training Specialist (VTS) as directed by UNHCR.

• To support, train and guide learners and develop their personal and professional attitudes, skills and abilities with responsibility to ensure successful completion of qualifications.

• To liaise and share good practice with peer Trainers, Internal Quality Assurer, Skills Development Manager (SDM), Vocational Training Specialist (VTS) and the Training Center in Charge (TCiC) and to attend regular Progress and Standardisation meetings.

• Facilitate and support entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities for Rohingya graduates in collaboration with the Senior Officer-Job Placement and Business Development.

• Attend ToT and relevant skill assessment in consultation with VTS and SO-JP&BD.

• Coordinate with other trainers to ensure all required M&E is completed.

• Analyse training needs and feedback on the courses needed for future planning/management information to modify and improve existing programs.

• To follow up and provide feedback to fellow trainers and support their continuous professional development.

B. Reporting Activities

• Support VTS on providing monthly report, progress and achievement of each individual learner.

• Maintain appropriate records of quality assurance, assessment, registration and certification activities.

• Disseminate information and feedback from monitoring activities and ensure all actions are addressed by indicated timescales.

C. General

• Assist project implementation team in conducting regular/monthly and need based meetings.

• Regularly update the senior management on project progress and challenges in the field and ensure their timely solutions.

• Ensure logistics and security to the project’s staff as per organisation’s policies and procedures in coordination with Logistics department.

• Create congenial/friendly working environment for all staff members and ensure appropriate learning culture adhering to all safeguarding issues.

• Attend training/orientation as and when asked by the organisation/ project management and participate in meetings, workshops and other events organized by other stakeholders and represent the project.

• Perform any other related duties or responsibilities when assigned by the organisation/ project management.

Location: Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar
Job Nature: Full-time, initially until December 2026, with the possibility of extension
Safeguarding and Ethics- The Assistant Trainer is expected to uphold the organization’s safeguarding policies, ensuring the protection of children and vulnerable groups from any form of abuse, exploitation, or harm.