District Manager, Retail Sales, Skills Development Programme

Job Description

Title: District Manager, Retail Sales, Skills Development Programme

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

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

• Bachelor/Honors

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

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100

million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Are you passionate about a skilled next generation? Join our mission to empower young people through access to skills and decent employment. BRAC Skills Development Programme (SDP) supports young people who want to get involved in income generating activities, with a particular focus on socially and economically vulnerable groups, including women, persons with disabilities and people from minority communities. Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it.

Join us to find the way.

Job Purpose

The District Manager will be responsible for implementing the Retail Sales project and improving the financial status in the assigned area. Coordination with local Government and relevant stakeholders at district level for smooth implementation of the project. Supervision, Monitoring, and Evaluation of project activities according to plan and providing assistance and recommendations to field staff for improvement of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure capacity development of field-level staff by organizing training, providing ongoing guidance, and enabling them to effectively implement project activities as per organizational standards.

• Coordinate the timely initiation of monthly training batches by aligning with project targets and ensuring the selection of eligible learners and employers for quality apprenticeship implementation.

• Organize and conduct boot camps and sensitization workshops for parents to enhance community awareness and increase learner support, especially for female participants.

• Monitor and ensure a minimum of 95% learner attendance at workplace-based apprenticeship classes by conducting regular follow-ups and resolving attendance-related issues promptly.

• Facilitate meaningful job placement for graduates by building strong linkages with retail brands, business owners, and other stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with learners’ skills and career goals.

• Collect, compile, and submit monthly MIS data from team members and reporting portals by maintaining regular communication and ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor activity implementation, review staff performance, and provide feedback to improve compliance, engagement, and target achievement.

• Ensure operational efficiency by distributing human resources based on program needs, supporting subordinates with necessary logistics, and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and organizational standards.

• Communicate with local administration, line management, and field staff to implement program decisions, address complaints, and resolve operational issues effectively and promptly

 Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of the retail industry and job market trends.

• Ability to motivate and guide young job seekers.

• Networking and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and data reporting tools.

• Willingness to travel within assigned districts.

• Ability to work in field and office settings as per programme needs.

Educational Qualification:

Graduation in any discipline from any reputed university

Experience Requirement:

3-4 years of working experience in a managerial position or in a development sector

Benefits:

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, and others as per policy.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with—including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities we serve—has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, including sexual exploitation and abuse.

We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic background. We are an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage those who have shown resilience—who have faced personal struggles, bounced back, and continued to move forward—to apply.