Officer, Employability Support

Job Description

Title: Officer, Employability Support

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Location: Chattogram, Khulna ...

Experience:
∎ At least 1 year
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Training Institutes, NGO, Development Agency

Published: 2 Jul 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Development Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resource Management

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh, working in partnership with over 100 million people worldwide to create sustainable opportunities and help individuals realise their full potential. BRAC is committed to building a world free from inequality and poverty.
∎ Are you passionate about shaping a skilled next generation? Join our mission to empower young people by expanding access to skills development and decent employment opportunities. The BRAC Skills Development Programme (SDP) supports young people eager to engage in income-generating activities, with a special focus on socially and economically vulnerable groups, including women, persons with disabilities, and minority communities.
∎ Working at BRAC is more than just a job — it is a platform to drive real change for those who need it most. We are not just imagining a better world; we are building it. Join us to be part of that journey.
∎ About Career Hub Project
∎ Career Hub, powered by BRAC, is a one-stop service centre that adopts a 360-degree approach to addressing skill and information gaps in the labour market. It is a comprehensive career development platform designed to equip students and job seekers with essential skills, career guidance, and access to employment opportunities.
∎ Through seminars, workshops, career counselling, and direct employer engagement, the Career Hub bridges the gap between education and employment, empowering youth to succeed in an evolving job market.
∎ Job Purpose
∎ The Officer will review CVs and take mock Interviews to enhance the employability of students and job seekers by providing personalized support in preparing professional CVs and practicing interviews. The officer will guide beneficiaries to improve their presentation, communication, and job-readiness skills, helping them confidently face real-world job selection processes.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ ● Review and provide constructive feedback on CVs and cover letters to ensure professional formatting, clarity, and alignment with job requirements.
∎ ● Conduct one-on-one and group mock interview sessions tailored to specific industries or job roles.
∎ ● Provide coaching on interview techniques, body language, communication style, and confidence-building.
∎ ● Plan, organize, and coordinate different workshops like CV writing , tips and tricks for job interview, seminar on interview etiquettes by the relevant industry experts for the Career Hub participants.
∎ ● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific job trends and employer expectations.
∎ ● Develop and update CV templates, interview guides and resource materials for students and job seekers.
∎ ● Track participant progress and provide follow-up support to improve performance.
∎ ● Coordinate with career counselors, industry experts and trainers to ensure a holistic approach to career development.
∎ ● Prepare and submit regular reports on the number of CV reviews and mock interviews conducted along with participant feedback and outcomes.
∎ ● Support career fairs, job readiness workshops, and other employability enhancement activities as needed.
∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities
∎ ● Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organization and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ ● Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ ● Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
∎ Additional Requirements
∎ ● Strong understanding of labor market dynamics and employment trends across sectors.
∎ ● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
∎ ● Experience organizing stakeholder events such as employer meetups, roundtables or job fairs.
∎ ● Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
∎ ● Strong organizational and time management skills.
∎ ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
∎ ● Experience working in the development or education/training sector is a plus.
∎ ● Ability to travel occasionally for field visits and employer engagement events.
∎ Qualifications
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Development Studies or a related field.
∎ Experience
∎ Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in employer engagement, job placement, career services or industry partnerships.
∎ Benefits
∎ Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance and others as per policy.

Skills & Expertise:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chattogram, Khulna, Rangpur, Sylhet

Job Highlights:

Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Address::
∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 12 Jul 2025

Category: NGO/Development