Employment Support Officer, RAISE

Job Description

Title: Employment Support Officer, RAISE

Company Name: Jagorani Chakra Foundation

Vacancy: 2

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Jashore

Salary: Tk. 47700 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 7 years

 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

• Age At most 45 years

Experience Requirements:

 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.

Job Requirements :

 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.

Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is a national voluntary social welfare organization. JCF is implementing Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE) Project supported by PKSF. To ensure the quality implementation of the project, JCF intends to recruit project staff from qualified candidates of Bangladeshi nationals.

Job Responsibility:

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.

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 like tracer studies and labor market assessments.

Follow the organization's Child Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender, Whistle Blowing and other Policies.

Tk. 47,700 per month, Consolidated and other admissible benefits as per organizational policy as well as the project.