Deputy Programme Manager
Job Description
Title: Deputy Programme Manager
Company Name: Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN)
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy or any related subject to disability management & rehabilitation from a well-reputed university.
∎ Previous work experience in disability-inclusive programmes and rehabilitation management will be an additional qualification.
∎ Skills Required: Computer skill, Inclusive values, Self Starter, Strong inter personal and communication skills, Team player, Well groomed
Experience Requirements:
∎ 3 to 5 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Accessibility , Disability Inclusion, Ergonomics, Functional assessment, Training Facilitation, Workplace modification
Job Context:
∎ Under the umbrella of the Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF), the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) is a network of employers and employers` associations, which was formed in collaboration with disability organizations, NGOs, and development partners, with the purpose of creating a more disability-inclusive workforce in Bangladesh. The network, supported by the International Labor Organization (ILO), was officially launched by the Honorable Prime Minister and the Director General of ILO on 11 December 2016 at the inauguration of the Dhaka Skills Summit. The Network`s mission is to raise business awareness about the positive relationship between the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace and business success. BBDN serves companies of all sizes and markets by encouraging knowledge-sharing and joint activities, thus building disability expertise, facilitating the development of national networks, and promoting the business and human rights cases for disability inclusion in the workplace.
∎ This mid-level position within the BBDN team is primarily focused on providing support to senior managers. The main objective of this role is to assist in the process of helping Persons with Disabilities find suitable employment opportunities while also promoting disability inclusivity among employers. As a member of this passionate and committed team, you will contribute to transforming the lives of people with disabilities in Bangladesh and fostering a more welcoming and inclusive workplace culture.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Areas of work: Project management related to skills development and employment.
∎ Conduct/organize training for the business and TVETS.
∎ Develop training/advocacy materials.
∎ Onboarding employers in the network platform.
∎ Disability inclusion plan for Employers & TVETS.
∎ Accessibility and workplace assessment.
∎ Job fair/event organized.
∎ Research & Development.
∎ Job/Entrepreneurship/ market linkage support to persons with disabilities.
∎ Relationship management with employers, Chambers, associations, resource members,
∎ OPDs and development partners.
∎ Report writing.
∎ Engagement with the Private sector: Independently manage projects under the supervision of senior program managers.
∎ Regular contact with stakeholders like; employers, associations, chambers, resource members, OPDs, development partners, and relevant government agencies to update about BBDN programs and promote events in different mainstream media.
∎ Meet potential employers in different sectors and pitch the disability inclusion agenda and awareness to agree on the principles.
∎ Organize and mobilize disability inclusion services for employers and skills-providing institutions under different programs.
∎ Prepare disability inclusion strategy for the individual business and support/handhold them to the implementation level.
∎ Capacity building/ training needs assessment of the employers.
∎ Conduct training like; awareness building on disability, deep-dive training on disability inclusion process, Return To Work process, Management of Occupational and work-related diseases, etc. for the employers and TVET professionals.
∎ Develop/update different training modules and curricula on the above-mentioned issues with the team.
∎ Conduct need-based research for the organization mainly in disability inclusive employment field.
∎ Monitoring of the project implementation process and quality control support as required.
∎ Sources relevant experts from the network for training and projects.
∎ Communicate/motivate the BBDN member & non-member organizations to job circulation/vacancies for the person with disabilities.
∎ Offer/organize services for the BBDN members against the membership fees.
∎ Disseminate the inclusive Job opportunities in appropriate channels to reach proper candidates for business members.
∎ Maintain close communication with the employers working group to assist them in the process of hiring persons with disabilities.
∎ Engagement with candidates:
∎ Maintain regular communication with supply-side partners (eg. NGOs, DPOs, TVETs, etc.) for sourcing appropriately skilled candidates for employers and maintain a database
∎ Identify appropriate training/training institutes for the candidate with disabilities.
∎ Work with OPDs, training institutes, and employers for the identification, upskilling, internship, and employment of persons with disabilities.
∎ Arrange and provide post-placement support and reasonable adjustment support to the candidates who are placed in different companies through job fairs/spot interviews.
∎ Represent BBDN in different forums/meetings/workshops.
∎ Develop, edit, and proof-read documents such as concept notes, reports, articles, proposals, and any other documentation.
∎ Support and participate in BBDN team meetings, activities, and events as required for effective implementation.
∎ Any relevant task assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 30 to 37 years
∎ Sound understanding of disability-inclusive skills and employment context.
∎ Understanding of social & human rights models of disability and applied
∎ Knowledge to design/shape skills and employment-based programs.
∎ Experience working with the private sector will be added value
∎ Impressive communication and training facilitation skills.
∎ Project management skills
∎ Project concept note and proposal writing skills.
∎ Have experience in project monitoring and evaluation methods.
∎ Excellent report writing skills.
∎ Training curriculum and module development skills
∎ Excellent English writing and speaking skills
∎ Event organizing skills
∎ Willingness to travel within Dhaka and other divisional cities including
∎ Chattogram hilly districts.
∎ Sound knowledge of safeguarding and gender-related consideration for the
∎ Skills and employment programs.
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ As Per organization Policy.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 22 Jun 2023
Company Information:
∎ 7 Jun 2023
∎ Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN)
∎ Address : Chamber Building (Level-4), 122-124, Motijheel C\A, Dhaka-1000
∎ Web : www.bbdn.com.bd
Category: NGO/Development
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