Employment Support Officer

Job Description

Title: Employment Support Officer

Company Name: Daridra Bimochon Shangstha (DBS)

Vacancy: 01

Age: At least 45 years

Job Location: Chuadanga, Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Meherpur

Salary: Tk. 47700 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 7 years

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (BSc)

• BSc Engineering in CSE/ EEE/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering/IPE from any Government-approved University. or/

• Master`s in business administration/management/ economics/ development studies/ social work/Sociology/ from any Government-approved university.

• The applicant must have at least one 1st Division/Class or equivalent CGPA in their academic career.

• Applicants having more than one-third class/division or equivalent grade in their entire academic record will not be considered eligible.

• At least 7 years

• Age At least 45 years

Experience Requirements

• At least 7 years of full-time experience in the field of development sector (only full-time work experience after a 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 apprenticeships or work-based learning programs will be considered an added advantage.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Community Outreach and Mobilization, especially for marginalized groups (e.g., girls, PWDs, ethnic minorities).

• Oversee enrollment, motivation, and mentoring of apprentices.

• Facilitate access to entrepreneurship training, financing, and wider job markets.

• Promote gender equity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all activities.

• Support research and data collection, such as tracer studies and labor market assessments.

• Any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the management as required

Others

• Proficient in the MS Office package.

• Excellent Communication skills both in English and Bangla.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, team player, and a passion for social development work.

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

Assignment Duration: Project Period (June 2026)

Duty Station: An Extensive Field visit is required across the Project sites

Work Place: Work at the office. An extensive field visit is required.

Job Context:

Daridra Bimochon Shangstha (DBS) is launching a project titled ‘Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)’ jointly financed by the Government of Bangladesh and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). The goal of the project is to provide services that enhance earning opportunities for low-income urban youth and those impacted by COVID-19 in urban areas.

Job Purpose

The Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE) Apprenticeship Program is a key component of a five-year initiative jointly implemented by the World Bank and PKSF to empower urban and peri-urban youth through skill development and employment opportunities.

• To equip disadvantaged youth with 6 months of technical skills and improve their access to decent and dignified work and entrepreneurship through a structured apprenticeship model.
• The job purpose of an Employment Support Officer (ESO) in the RAISE Apprenticeship Program context is to facilitate and ensure sustainable employment or self-employment of graduate apprentices by providing continuous support in job matching, career guidance, and enterprise linkage.
• To support and ensure the successful transition of graduate apprentices into gainful employment or self-employment by providing career counseling, facilitating job placement, building linkages with employers, and offering follow-up support.
• The officer will work closely with apprentices, Master Craftsperson (MCPs), local businesses, and Partner Organizations (POs) to match skills with market opportunities and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Job Responsibilities

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 startups 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.

Salary & Allowances:

• Monthly consolidated salary BDT 47,700/- (Forty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred);

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

• 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.

• Project Period (June 2026)