Employment Support Officer

Job Description

Title: Employment Support Officer

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 2

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 47700 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• 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

• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office package.
• Excellent Communication skills both in English and Bangla.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for social development works.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples' centered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people centered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 377 upazila’s under 52 districts of Bangladesh covering over12 million poor and vulnerable people.

Since February 2022, the Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE) Project a joint initiative financed by the World Bank and PKSF has been working to enhance earning opportunities for low-income urban youth, including micro-entrepreneurs (MEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic shocks by providing capacity-building support and financial assistance to 246,600 beneficiaries. Implemented through 90 Partner Organizations (POs), the project is set to conclude in June 2026. As one of the POs, Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) with four dedicated staff members responsible for executing the RAISE project in designated catchment areas across Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Mymensingh Divisions within selected branches.

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 long 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 (PO’s) 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 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.

(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.