Center In-Charge

Job Description

Title: Center In-Charge

Company Name: BITA

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 14 years

Job Location: Chattogram, Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 12000 - 16000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.

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

• Age At least 14 years

• Minimum 3 years of experience in training center management, education programmes, or development projects.

• Experience working in rural or sub-district level contexts will be preferred.

• Experience in managing training logistics and operational coordination will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain operational discipline.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Basic reporting and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Candidates with proficiency in local dialects/languages of the respective working areas will be given preference.

Travel Requirements:

The position requires frequent travel to project sites within the assigned location.

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to BITA’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized. Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, supporting and encouraging knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of BITA's mission-wide initiatives.

BITA (Bangladesh Institute of Theatre Arts), a non-governmental organization, has been administering development initiatives focusing on human rights, cultural upliftment, and poverty alleviation since 1994.

The basis of development intervention in BITA is the rights-based approach. BITA has sequentially developed an empowerment process which starts its journey from building relationships with communities through communication, supporting them in raising of their awareness level, facilitating them in transforming their trust into internalization capacity to visualize self-development, making them confident to become actors from observers.

Background: BITA aims at economic engagement of the NEET youth, especially women, in rural and semi-urban areas of the Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar Districts in Bangladesh through a potential project. The Scope of work of this project is establishing and managing Village Level Training Centers (VLTCs) and implementing associated activities (community engagement, beneficiary/trade selection, training delivery, employment support, enabling environment) across the Chattogram & Cox’s Bazar District’s selected upazilas, leveraging the collective strengths and expertise of all relevant institutions.

Position: Center In-Charge

Work Location: Project implementation area as assigned by BITA, Union- level across Chattogram & Cox’s Bazar District’s selected upazilas.

Position Summary

The Center In-Charge will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the training center and ensuring the smooth implementation of training activities. The position will support the instructors, trainees, and project staff to maintain an effective, safe, and well-organized learning environment that ensures quality training delivery.

Job Duration: 24 Months. (Note: Recruitment for this position and the final contract are contingent upon the SCI-led Joint Venture being awarded the project contract by the Client.)

Job Responsibilities

A. Center Management and Operations:

• Oversee the overall daily operations of the training center, ensuring smooth functioning of all activities.

• Maintain discipline, safety, and a conducive learning environment for trainees and staff.

• Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of training facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Coordinate scheduling and execution of training sessions as per the approved plan.

• Support search and set up the training centre

B. Training Support and Coordination:

• Provide logistical and operational support to trainers and instructors for effective training delivery.

• Assist in managing trainee attendance, participation, and training schedules.

• Support trainees with administrative and logistical needs during training activities.

• Facilitate smooth coordination between trainers, trainees, and project management.

C. Logistics and Resource Management:

• Manage training materials, tools, equipment, and other required resources efficiently.

• Ensure timely availability and proper distribution of training supplies.

• Maintain inventory records and report any shortages or maintenance needs.

D. Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of center activities, attendance, training schedules, and related documentation.

• Support the preparation of regular operational and activity reports.

• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all center-related information.

E. Coordination and Communication:

• Arrange and coordinate meetings, training sessions, and center-based events.

• Maintain regular communication with project staff and supervisors regarding center operations.

• Support coordination with local stakeholders as required for smooth center functioning.

F. Safeguarding, Gender, and Inclusion

• Ensure adherence to safeguarding and gender principles.

• Promote safe participation of women and vulnerable groups.

• Report safeguarding concerns as per policy.