Employment Support Officer

Job Description

Title: Employment Support Officer

Company Name: Organisation for Social Advancement & Cultural Activities (OSACA)

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Pabna

Salary: Tk. 47700 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 7 years

• At least 7 years

• 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.

Others

• 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.

Background

PKSF has been implementing the ‘Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)’ Project since February 2022 jointly financed by the World Bank and PKSF. The objective of the project is to provide services that can enhance earning opportunities for low-income urban youth, including COVID-19 affected micro-entrepreneurs. The project will provide capacity enhancement support and financial assistance to 2,46,600 low-income youths, young micro-entrepreneurs (MEs) and MEs affected by COVID-19 pandemic & other Shocks. PKSF has been implementing the project through its 90 POs. The project will be completed in June 2026.

The RAISE project is being implemented across the country through selected Partner Organizations (POs) of PKSF. As one of the Partner Organizations, Organisation for Social Advancement & Cultural Activities (OSACA) has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) comprising four personnel. The PIU staff are responsible for implementing the RAISE project in the designated catchment areas of Pabna Sadar, Ishwardi, Atgharia, Chatmohar, Bhangura, Faridpur under Pabna District within the branches where the RAISE project is being carried out.

Organisation for Social Advancement & Cultural Activities (OSACA) is seeking competent Project Implementation Professional/Professionals for PIU under the RAISE project.

Assignment Duration               : Project Period (June 2026)

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.