Officer (Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Development)
Job Description
Title: Officer (Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Development)
Company Name: Dwip Unnayan Sangstha (DUS)
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Bhola, Chandpur, Cumilla, Feni, Laksmipur, Noakhali
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics Development Studies Social WorkSocial Welfare Sociology Business Administration., Master of Arts (MA) in Economics/ Development Studies/ Social Work/Social Welfare/ Sociology/ Business Administration, Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in CSE/ EEE/Civil/Mechanical from any Govt. approved university
∎ More than one 3rd Division/Class in examinations will not be accepted;
∎ Training in Life Skills/Soft Skills/Entrepreneurship Development/Business Management will be treated as extra quality;
∎ Have experience working with youth and micro-entrepreneurs;
∎ Good operating skills of Microsoft Office package; and
∎ Required to have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English & Bangla;
∎ Understanding and speaking the local language of the project area is an advantage.
∎ University of Dhaka,Khulna University,University of Chittagong,BRAC University,North South University students will get preference
∎ Training/Trade Course: Microsoft Office
Experience Requirements:
∎ 5 to 7 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Communication, Computer skill, MICROSOFT OFFICE
Job Context:
∎ Dwip Unnayan Songstha is launching a project titled `Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)` jointly financed by the Government of Bangladesh and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). The goal of the project is to provide services that can enhance earning opportunities for low-income urban youth, and urban youth impacted by COVID-19.
∎ The RAISE project has been implementing across the country through selected Partner Organizations of PKSF. As a Partner organization of PKSF, Dwip Unnayan Songstha will implement the RAISE project in its catchment area.
∎ Dwip Unnayan Songstha (DUS) is a nationally renowned organization (NGO) which is registered by many Government branches/organizations such as the Department of Social Service (No: NOA-356/84. Date: 02 January, 1984), Micro Credit Regularity Authority (MRA) (No: 00654 - 00234 - 00033, Date: 05 September, 2007), NGO Affairs Bureau (No: 181, Date: 28 April, 1985) and Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation. Since 1982 DUS has been conducting extensive activities for the socio-economic development of the poor people in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. As following this, various projects/programs funded by partner organizations are being implemented along with micro-credit program. DUS is seeking competent project management professionals under the RAISE project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) of the positions are given below.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Officer (Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Development) is responsible for facilitating how to gain confidence and move forward in life and supporting to economic empowerment of youth and micro-entrepreneurs. The Officer will be responsible for delivering life skills and entrepreneurship development sessions and monitoring the program participants.
∎ Major Responsibilities
∎ Facilitate sessions on growth mindset, emotional intelligence, team building, adaptability, networking & collaboration, business management & entrepreneurship development with leadership & healthy role modeling to youth;
∎ Establish linkage with local enterprises and entrepreneurs and other relevant stakeholders for employment (self and wage) creation and take feedback from the employers and apprentices regarding training & employment;
∎ Assist the Business Mangaement trainees in developing Business Plans and monitor & mentor the trainees during their employment;
∎ Check attendance record, quality of training, beneficiary grievances, progress on business plan and future aspirations;
∎ Assist in organizing seminars, workshops, training, and other community mobilization programs;
∎ Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and half yearly progress reports in time; and
∎ Perform any other tasks assigned by the management.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 35 to 45 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Training in Life Skills/Soft Skills/Entrepreneurship Development/Business Management will be treated as extra quality;
∎ Have experience working with youth and micro-entrepreneurs;
Salary:
∎ Tk. 44000 - 45000 (Monthly)
∎ Salary & Allowances: Consolidated Tk. 45,000/- (BDT Forty Five Thousand) per month and other admissible benefits as per Project/organization rules. (Inclusive of all applicable Tax as per the law of Bangladesh).
Work Station: Head Office, Dhaka; extensive field visit across the country is required.
Assignment Duration: Tentative 5 Years (Annually renewable based performance)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 28 Jun 2022
Company Information:
∎ 8 Jun 2022
∎ Dwip Unnayan Sangstha (DUS)
∎ Address : 24/5 Prominent Housing, 3, Pisciculture Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207.
∎ Web : www.dusbangladesh.org
Category: NGO/Development
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