English Language Trainer

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Master of Arts (MA)

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) / Master of Arts (M.A.) in English / English Language Teaching (ELT) / Applied Linguistics from a recognized university; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a recognized professional certification in teaching English (e.g., CELTA, TESOL, TEFL, or equivalent communicative English diploma).

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 40 years

Experience & Additional Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience teaching communicative English, workplace English, or vocational English to adult learners, technical graduates, or migrant workers.

Specialized Preference:

• Prior experience delivering English language training within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes, BMET/TTC facilities, sending organizations, or donor-funded skills development projects (e.g., targeting the Middle East, Europe, the UK, Japan, or Southeast Asia) will be given strong preference.

• Certified as a Trainer/Assessor under CBT&A (Level-4) in English / Communication / Soft Skills by BTEB or NSDA.

• Strong standardized English test scores (e.g., IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL) will be considered an added advantage.

Other Skills:

• Empathetic, patient, interactive, and encouraging classroom methodology tailored for first-time English learners.

• High-level mentoring, motivation, and intercultural orientation skills.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and audio-visual instructional equipment.

Age Limit:

• Preferably up to 40 years, with flexibility for candidates possessing exceptional qualifications, international exposure, relevant certifications, and professional experience.

About Grameen Shikkha

Grameen Shikkha (www.grameenshikkha.com) is a not-for-profit organization created by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. It promotes education, vocational training, and child development, and conducts skills training, scholarship management, and non-formal primary school programs for poor and disadvantaged communities.

Program / Institute: Grameen Vocational Training Institute (GVTI)

Job Location: Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Job Description / Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-impact, practical, and interactive English language training focused on basic conversational English and workplace communication for vocational trainees and prospective migrant workers across various trades.

• Emphasize core functional competencies: active listening, clear pronunciation, daily spoken English, reading basic workplace signage, and following oral instructions from foreign supervisors.

• Develop trade-specific vocabulary modules and phrasebooks tailored to international employment environments (e.g., tools and equipment terminology, healthcare and hygiene expressions, service phrases, and occupational safety commands).

• Prepare trainees for overseas transit and initial settlement by teaching survival English (e.g., airport navigation, immigration and customs clearance, currency exchange, asking for directions, public transportation, and accommodation emergencies).

• Conduct intensive interview-preparation modules, coaching candidates on self-introductions, answering technical trade-test questions in English, body language, eye contact, and professional confidence for face-to-face and video interviews with overseas employers and recruitment delegates.

• Instruct students in international workplace ethics, multicultural teamwork, respectful communication, conflict avoidance, and understanding Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) warnings/hazard labels.

• Plan, design, and adapt learner-friendly Competency-Based Learning Materials (CBLM), audio-visual dialogues, role-playing activities, simulation cards, and pictorial worksheets suitable for adult learners with diverse educational backgrounds.

• Conduct continuous formative speaking/listening assessments, diagnostic baseline evaluations, and mock recruitment interview sessions to track individual progress.

• Assist in candidate screening, language-aptitude assessment during admissions, personal counseling, and pre-departure orientations.

• Maintain accurate student attendance, progress logbooks, competency performance records, and submit routine evaluation reports to management.

• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the Management.

Salary & Benefits:

• BDT 50,000 per month, plus other benefits as per organizational policy. The salary is negotiable based on the candidate’s qualifications, international exposure, relevant certifications, and professional experience.