Officer – Career & Employment Support
Job Description
Title: Officer – Career & Employment Support
Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh
Vacancy: 01
Age: at most 45 years
Location: Chattogram
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
Published: 9 Mar 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum Bachelor's Degree (at least 2nd class/GPA 2.50 on a 4.0 scale or GPA 3.00 on a 5.0 scale) in any discipline from a recognized university.
∎ Minimum 03 years of relevant experience in a reputable institution.
∎ Proficient in MS Office Suite.
∎ Excellent communication skills in both English and Bangla (written and verbal).
∎ Strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
∎ Ability to build rapport and trust with students.
∎ Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable, and a team player.
∎ Passion for social development and student success.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be maximum 45 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.
∎ Minimum Bachelor's Degree (at least 2nd class/GPA 2.50 on a 4.0 scale or GPA 3.00 on a 5.0 scale) in any discipline from a recognized university.
∎ Minimum 03 years of relevant experience in a reputable institution.
∎ Proficient in MS Office Suite.
∎ Excellent communication skills in both English and Bangla (written and verbal).
∎ Strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
∎ Ability to build rapport and trust with students.
∎ Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable, and a team player.
∎ Passion for social development and student success.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be maximum 45 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide confidential and non-judgmental counseling to students regarding academic, emotional, social, and behavioral concerns.
∎ Actively listen to students, understand their challenges, and develop personalized solutions and goals.
∎ Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation between students, students and teachers, and teachers and parents.
∎ Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
∎ Provide guidance and support for students' personal and academic growth.
∎ Provide mental health and substance abuse referrals when needed.
∎ Report suspected abuse or neglect to state agencies.
∎ Understand the different needs of students at every stage of development.
∎ Support students' academic and career development by providing relevant resources and guidance.
∎ Organize career development workshops, seminars, and job fairs.
∎ Provide career counseling, including vocational guidance and job search strategies.
∎ Assist students with resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.
∎ Identify and cultivate relationships with potential employers to create job opportunities for students.
∎ Review student resumes and conduct mock interviews.
∎ Understand the candidates’ interests and requirements before seeking a job for them.
∎ Maintain communication with employers to stay informed about job vacancies.
∎ Provide tips on succeeding in the interview and maintaining a good position and growing within an organization.
∎ Look for new job opportunities for students.
∎ Organize assemblies and workshops to address student concerns and promote a positive learning environment.
∎ Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
∎ Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success.
∎ Stay updated on current trends in career development and student counseling.
∎ Perform other related duties as assigned by AKKUPPI management.
∎ Nature of Job: Fixed-Term Contractual Staff (Core Position).
∎ Job Location: A K Khan UCEP Polytechnic Institute (AKKUPI), Kalurghat, Chattogram.
∎ Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive career and employment support to students, fostering their academic, personal, and professional development, and facilitating their successful transition to the workforce.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Student Counseling:
∎ Provide confidential and non-judgmental counseling to students regarding academic, emotional, social, and behavioral concerns.
∎ Actively listen to students, understand their challenges, and develop personalized solutions and goals.
∎ Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation between students, students and teachers, and teachers and parents.
∎ Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
∎ Provide guidance and support for students' personal and academic growth.
∎ Provide mental health and substance abuse referrals when needed.
∎ Report suspected abuse or neglect to state agencies.
∎ Understand the different needs of students at every stage of development.
∎ Career and Employment Support:
∎ Support students' academic and career development by providing relevant resources and guidance.
∎ Organize career development workshops, seminars, and job fairs.
∎ Provide career counseling, including vocational guidance and job search strategies.
∎ Assist students with resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.
∎ Identify and cultivate relationships with potential employers to create job opportunities for students.
∎ Review student resumes and conduct mock interviews.
∎ Understand the candidates’ interests and requirements before seeking a job for them.
∎ Maintain communication with employers to stay informed about job vacancies.
∎ Provide tips on succeeding in the interview and maintaining a good position and growing within an organization.
∎ Look for new job opportunities for students.
∎ General Responsibilities:
∎ Organize assemblies and workshops to address student concerns and promote a positive learning environment.
∎ Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
∎ Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success.
∎ Stay updated on current trends in career development and student counseling.
∎ Perform other related duties as assigned by AKKUPPI management.
∎ Safeguarding: UCEP Bangladesh is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful work environment, free from any form of misconduct such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial impropriety. It is imperative that our staff actively safeguard the well-being of children, young individuals, and adults consistently. We require all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment in accordance with our Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies. We place utmost importance on recruiting individuals who wholeheartedly embrace and exemplify this dedication in their work with us.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly Salary: As per organizational policy.
∎ Compensation & Benefits: Contributory Provident Fund (PF), Festival Bonus, Group Insurance, Weekly 02 Holidays etc.
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Chattogram
Read Before Apply:
***Without requisite qualifications and experience will not be considered.
Apply Procedure
Interested candidates should apply to https://jobs.ucepbd.org on or before March 22, 2025. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted and may be requested for more information. The authority reserves the right to accept/reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Direct application to any UCEP Bangladesh staffs, any communication in regard to the application or any attempt to influence the process will immediately disqualify candidacy. UCEP Bangladesh is actively trying to increase equity and gender parity in the organization. Therefore, qualified women and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are especially encouraged to apply. The compulsory age of retirement is 60 years.
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Company Information:
∎ UCEP Bangladesh
∎ Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ 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.
Address::
∎ Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ 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.
Application Deadline: 22 Mar 2025
Category: NGO/Development
