Business Development Officer

Job Description

Title: Business Development Officer

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka, Gazipur

Salary: --

Experience:

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

• Masters

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

• Age At most 35 years

Required Education: Minimum Master's/MBA in relevant discipline with at least 2nd Division/Class at all levels. However, Master's/MBA in Marketing will be preferred. 

Required Experience: Minimum 03 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including at least 1 year in a marketing job in a large service-providing organization. 

Others:

• Preference will be given to candidates having experience in job placement program.

• Proficient in MS Office package.

• Excellent Communication skills both in English and Bangla.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for social development work.

• Willingness to transfer at any place where UCEP has its activities.

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently. 

Age: The Age limit for the applicant would be 35 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Nature of Job: Project Staff

Job Location: UCEP Dhaka North/UCEP Gazipur Region

Job Purpose: Empowering the most disadvantaged and vulnerable out-of-school adolescent girls and young women through market-driven occupational and transferable skills with job placement. In short Alternative Learning Programme (ALP).

The project objective is to provide inclusive high-quality education and skill-building for adolescent girls and young women (aged 15-24), prioritizing those in dire circumstances. It targets gender disparities in employment, particularly in informal economy and integrates gender-responsive approaches for equitable access to activities and rights in vocational training and economic empowerment.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Monthly Salary: BDT. 36,000/- (Consolidated). TDS (Tax deducted at source) and any other statutory deductions will be applied as per government rules and UCEP policies.

Compensation & Benefits: As per project and organizational policies.