Job Description
Title: Head of Department (Labour)- Addl Secy
Company Name: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA)
Vacancy: 1
Location: Dhaka
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Garments
Published: 30 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Advanced university degree from a reputed University in Law/Social Welfare/ Development Study.
∎ An MBA/Masters or equivalent degree in Law or the relevant field will be beneficial.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10 years of senior management experience in a national or international and multicultural environment in the relevant field.
∎ Extensive experience in working with DIFE, DoL, ILO, and its related projects.
∎ Strong connectivity with leading labour leaders and federations in the RMG sector.
∎ Must have a very good career progression.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Bangladesh RMG Sector, Labour Management, and BGMEA work environment.
∎ Strong knowledge of the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and its amendments.
∎ A deep understanding of organizational dynamics and culture and how best to influence them.
∎ Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills.
∎ Excellent English and Bangla language skills (speaking and writing).
∎ Strong and effective communication and negotiation skills to influence change and manage conflict, with sensitivity.
∎ Ability to take initiative.
∎ Positive and professional attitude towards organization, work, and colleagues.
∎ Analytical mindset for fair and accurate situation assessments.
∎ Adaptable to changing work situations.
∎ Respectful, dynamic, visionary, and empathetic.
∎ Ability to work independently and deliver results efficiently.
∎ Strong conviction, drive, and ability to grasp complex ideas quickly.
∎ Effective listening and persuasion skills.
∎ Commitment to confidentiality, ensuring trust and confidence within the organization.
∎ Gender-sensitive approach to workplace policies and interactions.
∎ Knowledge & Skills:
∎ Personal Attributes & Attitude:
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ To collaborate with the ILO and other international organizations in labour and manpower management.
∎ Ensure compliance with Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA) and Bangladesh Labour Rules (BLR), along with other labour and employment regulations.
∎ Work effectively with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) and the Department of Labour (DoL).
∎ To provide skill development and employment-oriented training in RMG sectors.
∎ To provide guidance to the Labour Rights Project and Better Work Program to ensure appropriate project management and completion in a timely manner.
∎ To ensure effective liaison with key agencies such as the Ministry of Labour and Employment, CIF, and the Department of Labour in the best interests of the RMG sector.
∎ To work on a policy roadmap to prevent and solve the labour crisis and maintain law and order situation in the RMG Sector.
∎ To maintain liaison with the registered labour federation and labour leaders as well as the employers’ federation.
∎ To work with BGMEA Sub-Committees of Compliance, Social Welfare, Child Labor, BATEXPO, AGM, EGM and General Meetings of BGMEA.
∎ To organize periodical meetings between BGMEA and different Labour Trade Union Federations to take necessary plans of action to reduce labour disputes.
∎ To supervise the departmental staff, manage their performance and ensure required skill development so that the staff can provide efficient services.
∎ To ensure performance management to affirm highest performance and development of succession plan to develop a second person in this department.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ ●Other benefits: PF, Gratuity, insurance, Festival bonus and other applicable benefits
∎ ● Opportunity to attend national and international training courses
∎ ●Opportunity to learn and grow in the apex trade body of the RMG industry
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA)
∎ BGMEA Complex, House # 7/7A, Block # H1, Sector # 17, Uttara, Dhaka-1230
∎ Association
Address::
∎ BGMEA Complex, House # 7/7A, Block # H1, Sector # 17, Uttara, Dhaka-1230
∎ Association
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2025
Category: Law/Legal
