Job Description

Title: Principal

Company Name: Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Field Office

Vacancy: 01

Location: Nilphamari (Saidpur)

Maximum Salary: Tk. 48000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 18 Apr 2024

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ B.Sc. in Engineering or Master’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Social Science, Project Management or in any other relevant field.
∎ CBT&A Level IV/V certified from BTEB/NSDA applicants will be given preference.
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in similar position with development organization.
∎ Experience in development cooperation with donor agencies and I/NGOs is an added advantage.
∎ Has a good network among national TVET actors i.e. district level BMET representative, I/NGOs and training institutes.
∎ Good knowledge of different training methodologies including competency-based training, assessment (formative, summative) and development of standards, curriculum and TLM.
∎ Excellent working knowledge of computer applications like MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).
∎ Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
∎ Solution driven, smart, approachable and possesses ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
∎ Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, with the willingness to deal with problems as they arise.
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English and Bangla.Ability to multitaskGood team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.
∎ Good organization, coordination and project management skills.
∎ Ability to lead implementation of new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
∎ IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
∎ Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities.
∎ Ability to work in and with a diverse team.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
∎ Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage complexities.
∎ Willingness to travel at very short notice.
∎ B.Sc. in Engineering or Master’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Social Science, Project Management or in any other relevant field.
∎ CBT&A Level IV/V certified from BTEB/NSDA applicants will be given preference.
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in similar position with development organization.
∎ Experience in development cooperation with donor agencies and I/NGOs is an added advantage.
∎ Has a good network among national TVET actors i.e. district level BMET representative, I/NGOs and training institutes.
∎ Good knowledge of different training methodologies including competency-based training, assessment (formative, summative) and development of standards, curriculum and TLM.
∎ Excellent working knowledge of computer applications like MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).
∎ Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
∎ Solution driven, smart, approachable and possesses ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
∎ Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, with the willingness to deal with problems as they arise.
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English and Bangla.Ability to multitaskGood team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.
∎ Good organization, coordination and project management skills.
∎ Ability to lead implementation of new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
∎ IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
∎ Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities.
∎ Ability to work in and with a diverse team.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
∎ Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage complexities.
∎ Willingness to travel at very short notice.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ To work with trustworthiness and integrity and develop the Values, Vision, Mission and Goals of the MAIT in line with Muslim Aid’s Values, Vision, Mission and Goals and lead the MAIT to achieve these.
∎ Establish necessary partnerships and collaborations with appropriate academic/technical institutions, government, industry/enterprises/private sector agencies, national & international accreditation agencies etc. for relevant assessment, certification and accreditation.
∎ Carry out social mobilization & community awareness campaigns, advocacy events, organize events on national and related international days and other interventions leading to strengthen identity, reputation, credibility and goodwill.
∎ Set high standards in personal, social and academic achievement.
∎ Represent the MAIT in various forums with guidance of supervisor.
∎ Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.Effective and efficient Project Management-
∎ Establish and maintain necessary rapport with the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) and other relevant agencies and lead the MAIT in accordance with policies and guidelines of BTEB and Muslim Aid-UK Bangladesh Country Office Bangladesh.
∎ Ensure timely compliances of BTEB rules and regulation and ensure necessary registrations from Affiliated Authority.·        Preparing centre operation plans and other institutional activities·
∎ Ensuring adequate training facilities and marketing for learners’ enrolment·
∎ Proactively seek other national and international accreditations and registrations for institutional growth·
∎ Develop and ensure effective and efficient implementation of an Operational Manual in line with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) guidelines, Muslim Aid policies and related country laws.
∎ Develop and properly implement Annual Operational Plan and Annual Work Plans of all staff.
∎ Practices of Social Inclusion is adhered to during staff recruitment and student enrolment·
∎ Develop and manage effectively Annual Budget including revenue & expenditures ensuring cost effectiveness and value for money.
∎ Organize timely necessary audits and ensure proper follow up of recommendations.
∎ Ensure all procurements take place in time, maintaining MABCO policies and guidelines and ensuring transparency, cost effectiveness and highest quality.
∎ Organize timely the meetings of the Management Committee and other critical meetings and ensure follow up of decisions.
∎ Ensure necessary infrastructure and equipment are available and properly maintained, including: training facilities, classes, workshops, resource centre, library, stores, teacher's rooms, equipment / arrangements etc.
∎ Develop strategies and mechanisms for aligning MAIT, its business processes and services with technological advancements of markets both at home and abroad.
∎ Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender, diversity and inclusion·Quality assurance of service delivery-
∎ Ensure necessary teaching learning materials for theoretical, practical and industrial attachments are developed, used and updated as needed including: subject wise syllabus, curriculums, session and lesson plans (in accordance with CBT methodology) and presentations, CBLM for each unit of competency, co-curricular materials, earners record and log books, trainee progress charts etc. following BTEB guideline.
∎ To ensure high quality teaching- learning and better academic result through effective supervision and monitoring.
∎ To monitor faculties' self- preparation, lesson plan and lecture sheet are available during the teaching.
∎ Ensure that MAIT is a safe, dignified and secure learning environment for all students, staff and visitors.
∎ Necessary partnerships and collaborations are set up with industry / enterprises / private sector agencies for industrial attachment / apprenticeships as the need of specific training courses.
∎ Participation of the MAIT, its staff and students in all relevant national and international skills development related events /competitions etc.People Management-
∎ Recruit, manage, supervise and ensure quality of service delivery of necessary human resources including teachers, resource persons, technical experts, instructors, trainers, assessors and other staff as per MABCO staff Manual.
∎ Ensure all staff carry out their roles and responsibilities with due diligence and demonstrate professionalism in attitude, conduct and behavior and ensure staff development plan is in place and functional.
∎ Ensure all students are oriented Muslim Aid values and relevant rules & regulations and all staff contribute to the success of the MAIT·
∎ Take a leadership role in mentoring, coaching and training of the academic and management staff for achieving high quality of technical education.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.Leadership and Management-
∎ Provide regular one to ones to the relevant employees, ensuring that you adhere to MA’s annual appraisal “PACE” framework.
∎ Ensuring that relevant employees are set with annual SMART objectives and making sure that you are aware of your SMART objectives from your line manager.
∎ Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
∎ Job Purpose:
∎ Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Programmes of Muslim Aid-UK, Bangladesh Country Office (MABCO), the Principal is expected to manage Muslim Aid Institute of Technology (MAIT) in accordance with policies agreed by MABCO and MAIT, including the proper utilization of allocated programme funds.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Strengthen the identity, goodwill and credibility of the MAIT-
∎ To work with trustworthiness and integrity and develop the Values, Vision, Mission and Goals of the MAIT in line with Muslim Aid’s Values, Vision, Mission and Goals and lead the MAIT to achieve these.
∎ Establish necessary partnerships and collaborations with appropriate academic/technical institutions, government, industry/enterprises/private sector agencies, national & international accreditation agencies etc. for relevant assessment, certification and accreditation.
∎ Carry out social mobilization & community awareness campaigns, advocacy events, organize events on national and related international days and other interventions leading to strengthen identity, reputation, credibility and goodwill.
∎ Set high standards in personal, social and academic achievement.
∎ Represent the MAIT in various forums with guidance of supervisor.
∎ Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
∎ Effective and efficient Project Management-
∎ Establish and maintain necessary rapport with the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) and other relevant agencies and lead the MAIT in accordance with policies and guidelines of BTEB and Muslim Aid-UK Bangladesh Country Office Bangladesh.
∎ Ensure timely compliances of BTEB rules and regulation and ensure necessary registrations from Affiliated Authority.·        Preparing centre operation plans and other institutional activities·
∎ Ensuring adequate training facilities and marketing for learners’ enrolment·
∎ Proactively seek other national and international accreditations and registrations for institutional growth·
∎ Develop and ensure effective and efficient implementation of an Operational Manual in line with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) guidelines, Muslim Aid policies and related country laws.
∎ Develop and properly implement Annual Operational Plan and Annual Work Plans of all staff.
∎ Practices of Social Inclusion is adhered to during staff recruitment and student enrolment·
∎ Develop and manage effectively Annual Budget including revenue & expenditures ensuring cost effectiveness and value for money.
∎ Organize timely necessary audits and ensure proper follow up of recommendations.
∎ Ensure all procurements take place in time, maintaining MABCO policies and guidelines and ensuring transparency, cost effectiveness and highest quality.
∎ Organize timely the meetings of the Management Committee and other critical meetings and ensure follow up of decisions.
∎ Ensure necessary infrastructure and equipment are available and properly maintained, including: training facilities, classes, workshops, resource centre, library, stores, teacher's rooms, equipment / arrangements etc.
∎ Develop strategies and mechanisms for aligning MAIT, its business processes and services with technological advancements of markets both at home and abroad.
∎ Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender, diversity and inclusion·
∎ Quality assurance of service delivery-
∎ Ensure necessary teaching learning materials for theoretical, practical and industrial attachments are developed, used and updated as needed including: subject wise syllabus, curriculums, session and lesson plans (in accordance with CBT methodology) and presentations, CBLM for each unit of competency, co-curricular materials, earners record and log books, trainee progress charts etc. following BTEB guideline.
∎ To ensure high quality teaching- learning and better academic result through effective supervision and monitoring.
∎ To monitor faculties' self- preparation, lesson plan and lecture sheet are available during the teaching.
∎ Ensure that MAIT is a safe, dignified and secure learning environment for all students, staff and visitors.
∎ Necessary partnerships and collaborations are set up with industry / enterprises / private sector agencies for industrial attachment / apprenticeships as the need of specific training courses.
∎ Participation of the MAIT, its staff and students in all relevant national and international skills development related events /competitions etc.
∎ People Management-
∎ Recruit, manage, supervise and ensure quality of service delivery of necessary human resources including teachers, resource persons, technical experts, instructors, trainers, assessors and other staff as per MABCO staff Manual.
∎ Ensure all staff carry out their roles and responsibilities with due diligence and demonstrate professionalism in attitude, conduct and behavior and ensure staff development plan is in place and functional.
∎ Ensure all students are oriented Muslim Aid values and relevant rules & regulations and all staff contribute to the success of the MAIT·
∎ Take a leadership role in mentoring, coaching and training of the academic and management staff for achieving high quality of technical education.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
∎ Leadership and Management-
∎ Provide regular one to ones to the relevant employees, ensuring that you adhere to MA’s annual appraisal “PACE” framework.
∎ Ensuring that relevant employees are set with annual SMART objectives and making sure that you are aware of your SMART objectives from your line manager.
∎ Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Nilphamari (Saidpur)

Company Information:
∎ Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Field Office
∎ House# 13, Road# 27, Block- J, Banani Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.

Address::
∎ House# 13, Road# 27, Block- J, Banani Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.

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

Application Deadline: 28 Apr 2024

Category: NGO/Development