Programme Organiser, Master Crafts Person (MCP) Engagement, Skills Development Programme

Job Description

Title: Programme Organiser, Master Crafts Person (MCP) Engagement, Skills Development Programme

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

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.

Are you passionate about a skilled next generation? Join our mission to empower young people through access to skills and decent employment. BRAC Skills Development Programme (SDP) supports young people who want to get involved in income generating activities, with a particular focus on socially and economically vulnerable groups, including women, persons with disabilities and people from minority communities. Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it.

Join us to find the way.

Job Purpose

The Programme Organizer – Employment Support (Retail Sales) will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating job placement support for youth interested in or trained for retail sales roles. The position involves building employer networks, preparing job seekers for employment, organizing job matching events, and ensuring smooth onboarding and post-placement support.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, survey, and build partnerships with retail businesses to create employment opportunities by understanding local market demands and employer requirements.

• Match qualified job seekers with suitable positions by assessing skills, conducting mock interviews, soft skills training, and aligning with employer expectations.

• Facilitate apprenticeship-based training placements by coordinating with retail employers and ensuring learners complete 8-hour daily attendance as per training requirements.

• Conduct regular follow-ups and home visits for trainees to reduce dropouts and support learners in completing their training successfully.

• Ensure retention and sustainability of graduates in employment for at least six months by providing post-placement support and maintaining contact with both employers and employees.

• Organize job fairs, on-site interviews, and recruitment drives by coordinating logistics, mobilizing participants, and engaging retail employers.

• Maintain and update employer databases, placement records, and beneficiary progress reports to track outcomes and support reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with the skills training and career counseling teams to ensure job readiness through joint planning and support interventions.

• Engage with local stakeholders and community actors to strengthen the employment ecosystem and promote inclusive and sustainable job opportunities.

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 communication and interpersonal skills.

● Knowledge of the retail industry and job market trends.

● Ability to motivate and guide young job seekers.

● Networking and stakeholder management skills.

● Proficiency in MS Office and data reporting tools.

● Willingness to travel within assigned districts.

● Ability to work in field and office settings as per program needs.

Educational Qualifications:

Graduation in any discipline from any reputed university.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of experience in youth engagement, event coordination, or education/career development programs (internships or voluntary experiences will be considered).

Benefits

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, and others as per policy.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with—including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities we serve—has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, including sexual exploitation and abuse.

We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic background. We are an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage those who have shown resilience—who have faced personal struggles, bounced back, and continued to move forward—to apply.