Employment Support Officer (RAISE Project)

Job Description

Title: Employment Support Officer (RAISE Project)

Company Name: Mousumi

Vacancy: 01

Age: 25 to 45 years

Job Location: Naogaon

Salary: Tk. 47700 - 47700 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Computer Science & Engineering
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management
• Master of Science (MSc) in Economics

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

• Age 25 to 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.

• 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 MOUSUMI 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 11 Upazila under Naogaon District, Akkelpur Upazila of Joypurhat District and Adamdighi Upazila of Bogura Diastrict within the branches where the RAISE project is being carried out.

• MOUSUMI is a non-governmental, non-profit, social-welfare organization. In 1986, MOUSUMI started its social development activities. It’s prime objective is to empower women in particular by imparting training in both income generation and non-income generation sectors and providing them with financial aids where needed. MOUSUMI also aim at building awareness among the beneficiaries on rights and governance. MOUSUMI is working in Naogoan, Bogura, Rajshahi, Chapai Nawabganj, Natore and Joypurhat districts. We mainly emphasize on, Health Issues, Chemical Free Food Production, Children Issues and Micro-Credit. Its ongoing programs are Primary Health Care, Education, Micro- Credit, Integrated agricultural unit, Adolescent, Integrated Irrigation and Water Management Programs. MOUSUMI is seeking competent Project Implementation Professional/Professionals for PIU under the RAISE project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) of the positions are given below.

Key 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.

• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Other admissible benefits as per Organization policy