Employment Support Officer

Job Description

Title: Employment Support Officer

Company Name: Centre for Community Development Assistance (CCDA)

Vacancy: 2

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Cumilla

Salary: Tk. 47700 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters
• Bachelor of Science (BSc)

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 45 years

• At least 7 years of full-time experience in the field of development sector (only full-time work experiences after Bachelor`s or Master`s degree will be counted).

• Applicants must have 3 years of full-time experience in Skills development/ TVET Management.

• Experience in employment support, training facilitation, career services, Project Management/Entrepreneurship Development/ Pedagogy Training.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience working with key stakeholders in the skills development and apprenticeship sector, including BTEB, NSDA and relevant private sector actors.

• Experience in implementing or managing national or large-scale apprenticeship or work-based learning programs will be considered an added advantage.

PROJECT: Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Project Focal Person & Coordinator

JOB CONTEXT:

Centre for Community Development Assistance (CCDA) is a leading nation level NGO engaged in socio-economic development since 1990 with the funding support from PKSF and other financial institutions. CCDA is implementing “Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)” project with the financial support of World Bank and PKSF since 2023. CCDA invites applications for the above mentioned vacant position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to)

a) Career Preparation & Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling during and after training.

• Help apprentices set career goals and plan accordingly.

• Conduct sessions on CV writing, interview preparation, workplace behavior, etc.

• Coordinate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification where applicable.

b) Employment & Entrepreneurship Support

• Match graduates with job or self-employment opportunities.

• Guide apprentices on business startup and link them with financial and support services.

• Guide apprentices and YME in developing business plans, financial literacy, and basic business management skills.

c) Employer & Industry Engagement

• Build partnerships with local employers and industries.

• Organize recruitment events, job fairs, and on-site interviews.

d) Placement Tracking & Monitoring

• Keep records of job placements and follow up on job status and satisfaction.

• Maintain an updated database and track career progress.

e) Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with MCPS, POs, local government, and others to create a supportive employment ecosystem.

f) Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain records, prepare regular progress reports, and document success stories.

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho Allowance, Mobile Allowance etc.) as per Organization policy.

• Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all applicable taxes as imposed by the Government of Bangladesh. All relevant taxes will be deducted at the source as per Government rules.