Director, Skills Development Institute (SDI)

Job Description

Title: Director, Skills Development Institute (SDI)

Company Name: Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience: --

Published: 2026-07-05

Application Deadline: 2026-07-18

Education:

Requirements: --

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:

Responsibilities:   

· Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and administrative management of the Skills Development Institute.

· Develop and implement institutional policies, strategic plans, annual work plans, and operational guidelines.

· Design, introduce, and oversee market-driven skills development, vocational, technical, and professional training programs aligned with national and international standards.

· Establish and maintain partnerships with government agencies, industries, employers, development partners, NGOs, and academic institutions.

· Promote industry linkages to facilitate internships, apprenticeships, job placement, and employment opportunities for trainees.

· Lead curriculum development, competency-based training initiatives, and continuous improvement of training quality.

· Supervise faculty members, trainers, administrative staff, and consultants, ensuring effective performance management and professional development.

· Prepare annual budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure the efficient utilization of institutional resources.

· Identify funding opportunities, grants, consultancy assignments, and collaborative projects to support institutional growth and sustainability.

· Represent the Institute in meetings, conferences, seminars, policy dialogues, and national and international forums.

· Foster innovation, digital learning, entrepreneurship, research, and continuous institutional development.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Governing Board, or Board of Directors.

• Weekly 2 holidays
• Festival Bonus: 2