Business Development Officer ( ALP Project Funded by Unicef)

Job Description

Title: Business Development Officer ( ALP Project Funded by Unicef)

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: 3

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka, Gazipur

Salary: Tk. 36000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Commerce (MCom) in Marketing

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 40 years

• To contribute implementing UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed.

• To facilitate entrepreneurship development training to the interested graduates and provide linkage for accessing startup capital to become self-employed entrepreneurs.

• Promote and contribute to ongoing efforts towards gender equity & equality, child/staff protection & safeguard, inclusiveness, accessibility and discrimination free environment in the workplace and operations/activities/plans.

• In applicable cases, ensure that necessary budget allocation is there and in KPIs these issues are reflected regarding employees under supervision.

• The Business Development Officer is responsible for facilitating how to gain confidence and move forward in life and supporting the economic empowerment of youth and micro-entrepreneurs.

• The Officer will be responsible for delivering entrepreneurship development sessions and monitoring the program participants.

• Facilitate sessions on growth mindset, emotional intelligence, team building, adaptability, networking & collaboration, business management & entrepreneurship development with leadership & healthy role modeling to youth;

• Establish linkage with local enterprises and entrepreneurs and other relevant stakeholders for employment creation and take feedback from the employers and apprentices regarding training & employment.

• Assist the Business Management trainees in developing Business Plans and monitor & mentor the trainees during their new business startup.

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential business opportunities, market trends, and customer needs.

• Analyze industry developments, competitor activities, and customer preferences to develop strategic plans.

• Manage projects related to business development initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation.

• Check attendance records, quality of training, beneficiary grievances, progress on the business plan, and future aspirations.

• Assist in organizing seminars, workshops, training, and other community mobilization programs.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly progress reports on time.

• To maintain strict confidentiality of information, documents and other internal and external communications.

• To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by the UCEP authority as and when necessary.

Safeguarding: 

UCEP Bangladesh is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful work environment, free from any form of misconduct such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial impropriety. It is imperative that our staff actively safeguard the well-being of children, young individuals, and adults consistently. We require all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment in accordance with our Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies. We place utmost importance on recruiting individuals who wholeheartedly embrace and exemplify this dedication in their work with us.