Employment Officer - Skills & Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship -SOYEE

Job Description

Title: Employment Officer - Skills & Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship -SOYEE

Company Name: South Asia Partnership-Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Barguna (Barguna Sadar), Bhola (Bhola Sadar)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in a relevant field. Additional certifications or training in career counseling, job placement, or entrepreneurship would be advantageous.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 3 to 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Report to: Project Coordinator, Barguna and Program Manager, Bhola
∎ Vacancy: 01 for Bhola (Frequent field visit both Barguna & Bhola)
∎ South Asia Partnership-Bangladesh (SAP-Bangladesh) invites application for the position of Employment Officer-Skills & Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship-SOYEE from the potential Bangladeshi nationals for implementing "Sponsorship Program" in Barguna and Bhola Sadar Upazila for 12 months with possibility of further extension.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Establish and maintain relationships with employers, industry associations, and recruitment agencies to identify job placement opportunities.
∎ Match trained individuals with suitable job openings based on their skills, experience, and preferences.
∎ Provide guidance and support to participants throughout the job application process, including resume preparation, interview skills, and job search strategies.
∎ Conduct regular follow-ups with employers and participants to monitor progress and address any challenges faced during the placement phase.
∎ Collaborate with the training team to ensure that participants are prepared and equipped with the necessary skills for employment.
∎ Identify potential self-employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for program participants.
∎ Provide guidance and mentorship to participants interested in starting their own businesses, including assistance with business plan development, market research, and accessing financial resources.
∎ Facilitate entrepreneurship workshops and training sessions to enhance participants' knowledge and skills in business management, marketing, and financial literacy.
∎ Connect participants with relevant support networks and resources to develop their enterprise
∎ Establish and maintain partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations to expand job placement opportunities.
∎ Participate in industry-related events, job fairs, and networking sessions to stay updated on employment trends
∎ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of job placements, including participant profiles, employment outcomes, and employer feedback.
∎ Prepare regular reports on job placement activities, success rates, and challenges
∎ Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to collect data on employment outcomes and impact indicators.
∎ Any other task will be accomplished assign by the management.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 40 years
∎ Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in job placement, recruitment, or related roles.
∎ Familiarity with entrepreneurship development, including business planning, market analysis, and financial management.
∎ Strong networking and negotiation skills to connect participants with suitable employment opportunities
∎ Understanding of the local job market, employment trends, and industry requirements.
∎ Proficient in using computer applications and software relevant to the job.

Salary: Tk. 32887 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 5 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 30 Jul 2023
∎ South Asia Partnership-Bangladesh
∎ Address : House # 63, Block-Ka, Mohammadpur Housing, Pisciculture & Farming Cooperative Society Ltd., Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
∎ Web : www.sapbd.org
∎ Business : South Asia Partnership-Bangladesh is a national NGO devoted to promote the socio-economic condition of the poorer section of the community in Bangladesh since its inception in 1984.

Category: NGO/Development

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