Head of Technical School

Job Description

Title: Head of Technical School

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ B.Sc. in Engineering (preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Textile, Industrial and Production).

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ To contribute implementing UCEP Bangladesh's values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed.
∎ To contribute to develop and ensure implementation of a business plan with short, medium and long term strategic plans and business goals for transforming the Technical School as a social enterprise. In this regard, ensure local resource mobilization and stipend for disadvantaged children as per management guideline.
∎ To ensure accessibility of Technical School premise for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by implementing a work plan developed through comprehensive assessment.
∎ To ensure increase in number of disadvantaged children specifically PWDs etc.
∎ To ensure conducive and inclusive learning and working environment and promote a culture which tangibly reflects the values of UCEP Bangladesh.
∎ To ensure adherence of Decent Work Standards and compliances as relevant for the Technical School premise.
∎ To ensure that the Technical School has a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. Ensure all relevant policies are understood and adhered to in this regard e.g. Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Gender Policy, Safety and Security Policy, Child Protection Policy etc.
∎ To take necessary steps to market the UCEP Bangladesh's programme to the local and regional community.
∎ To contribute to promote and ensure branding compliance of UCEP Bangladesh.
∎ To maintain effective communication with UCEP Bangladesh at Head Office, Regional Offices and other relevant entities including strategic partners.
∎ To conduct class as necessary and provide supportive guidance.
∎ To ensure students' enrolment targets of the Technical School.
∎ To ensure high quality teaching-learning and improvement in academic results through establishing effective supervision and monitoring mechanism using modern technology based software.
∎ To introduce innovative methodologies and ensure learner-centered teaching-learning processes and prescribed learning outcomes.
∎ To conduct different exams for students at Technical School and ensure timely dissemination of exam results.
∎ To supervise Technical School activities on a regular basis for ensuring quality of services and overall management of the Technical School.
∎ To proactively introduce tech-based business solutions for increasing efficiency in management of Technical School. Coordinate with relevant departments in this regard e.g. ICT and Business Solutions etc.
∎ To proactively identify use of technology and innovative approaches in teaching-learning processes and introduce in schools.
∎ To assess changes in industry in relation to technology based functions for adaptation of curricula.
∎ To ensure proper management of the Technical School (assets, legal, human resource, insurance, audit etc.)
∎ To ensure proper maintenance and use of school library.
∎ To plan and host various visit of donors, management, government, SMT, media and others.
∎ To actively participate in Regional Management Team (RMT) meetings and other purposes.
∎ To keep all kinds of records and ensure timely reporting.
∎ To ensure availability of necessary material, equipment; and functioning of all utilities for the proper maintenance and management of the technical school.
∎ To encourage and initiate continued improvement in curricula, teaching and training methods in cooperation with the skills specialists, industry experts, BTEB, ISCs, Employers Committee of UCEP, Skills Planning Committee etc.
∎ To support implementation of RPL & CBTA.
∎ To maintain discipline within classroom and school premise and take necessary action in this regard.
∎ Promote and contribute to ongoing efforts towards gender equity & equality, child/staff protection & safeguard, inclusiveness, accessibility and discrimination free environment in the workplace and operations/activities/plans. In applicable cases, ensure that necessary budget allocation is there and in KPIs these issues are reflected regarding employees under supervision.
∎ To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by the UCEP authority as and when necessary.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum 6 years of working experience as Head of Technical School/Principal of a Technical School or Institute.
∎ CBTA certification would be added advantage.
∎ Proficient in MS Office.
∎ Excellent Communication skills both in English and Bangla.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for social development works.
∎ Willingness to transfer at any place where UCEP Bangladesh has its activities.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be 45 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary and Benefits are as per policy of the organization.

Application Deadline: February 8, 2020

Company Information:
∎ UCEP Bangladesh
∎ Address : Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ Business : UCEP Bangladesh is a non-profit and non-government organization working with the motto “help to learn, skills to earn”! It serves children and youth and its programme includes second chance education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), support for job placement and advocacy for ensuring increased employability and Decent Work. UCEP Bangladesh has special focus on inclusion therefore, gives priority to the underprivileged. At present, UCEP Bangladesh works in 10 districts of the country. To learn more, please visit www.ucepbd.org.

Category: NGO/Development