Employment Support Officer

Job Description

Title: Employment Support Officer

Company Name: DESHA Shechsashebi Artho-Samajik Unnayan O Manobik Kallyan Sangstha

Vacancy: 2

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 47000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science & Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering

• BSc Engineering in CSE/ EEE/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering/IPE from any Govt. approved university. or/
• Master's in Business Administration/Management/ Economics/ Development Studies/ Social Work/Sociology/ from any Govt. approved university.
• The applicant must have at least one 1st Divisions/Classes or equivalent CGPA in the 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
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• 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.
• Age Limit: Maximum 45 years of age on the last date of application.

DESHA is launchinga 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 can enhance earning opportunities for low-income urban youth, and urban youth impacted by COVID-19. The RAISE project has been implementing across the country through selected Partner Organizations of PKSF. As a Partner organization of PKSF, DESHA will implement the RAISE project in its catchment area. DESHA is seeking competent project management professionals under the RAISE project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) of the positions are given below.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Employment Support Officer is responsible for facilitating how to gain confidence and move forward in life and supporting to economic empowerment of youth and micro-entrepreneurs. The Officer will be responsible for delivering life skills and entrepreneurship development sessions and monitoring the program participants.

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.

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.

Employer & Industry Engagement

• Build partnerships with local employers and industries.
• Organize recruitment events, job fairs, and on-site interviews.

Placement Tracking & Monitoring

• Keep records of job placements and follow up on job status and satisfaction.
• Maintain an updated database and track career progress.

Stakeholder Coordination

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

Reporting & Documentation

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

Assignment Duration: Annually renewable based performance.

Work Station: DESHA’s Working Area; extensive field visit across the country is required.

Consolidated Tk. 47,000/- (BDT Forty Seven Thousand) per month and other admissible benefits as per Project/organization rules. (Inclusive of all applicable Tax as per the law of Bangladesh)