Project Officer - GESP POWER Project (Re-Advertisement)

Job Description

Title: Project Officer - GESP POWER Project (Re-Advertisement)

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 40 years

Location: Kishoreganj

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 15 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Excellent command on communication skills in both Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for social development works.
∎ Ability and willingness to travel.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be maximum 40 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.
∎ Excellent command on communication skills in both Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for social development works.
∎ Ability and willingness to travel.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be maximum 40 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ To contribute to implementing UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed.
∎ To support all aspects of the informal apprenticeship program, from recruitment to graduation.
∎ To support e with team to identify project-based learning opportunities for apprentices.
∎ To support Design, plan, and implement entrepreneurship development training programs and initiatives.
∎ To support in designing and developing the TVET and Skills Development programs of UCEP Bangladesh.
∎ To conduct training as required for the TVET and Skills Development programs of UCEP Bangladesh.
∎ Review and update vocational course and instructor guideline for providing skill training at selected Upazila.
∎ Support to develop and update market driven curricula & Manuals for skill training.
∎ Review and update Vocational training related manuals, guidelines, tools, formats, and other materials.
∎ Follow up and provide technical support for proper execution of the curriculum & manuals.
∎ To support development of CBLM, CSLB and other necessary materials.
∎ To analyze technical education programs, identify areas of improvement and provide necessary guidance for improvement.
∎ To support researches for identifying skills demand in coordination with other relevant experts and share/use the findings for programs development, communication and marketing.
∎ To support facilitating events and workshops with relevant personnel from BTEB, NSDC/NSDA, industry, ISC, training institutes and others for developing curricula and module for TVET and Skills Development programs.
∎ To assist in ensuring program quality of TVET and Skills Development programs in line with national guidelines.
∎ To support assessment of students and trainees.
∎ Deliver capacity support initiatives for the instructors on effective implementation of vocational training.
∎ Conduct quality monitoring of vocational skills training program.
∎ To assist in providing feedback to the Regional Management, Head of Technical Schools and other relevant personnel for improving program quality.
∎ To assist in developing and following up the process of training evaluation.
∎ To regularly visit programs at the field level and share/use the finding for program quality improvement.
∎ To assist in developing and maintaining various TVET and Skills Development programme related partnerships.
∎ To host various visits of donors, government and other bodies relevant for TVET and skills development programs.
∎ To assist in planning, coordinating and facilitating capacity development of staff related to the TVET and skills development programs.
∎ To support in carrying out UCEP Training Institute related activities.
∎ To provide inputs for developing the organizational strategy, project proposal, business plan, business goals and other documents.
∎ To provide inputs in job-placement and community mobilization programs.
∎ To coordinate with field team as a focal person of different partnership projects related to TVET and Skills Development programs.
∎ To coordinate updating and following up of Project Management Guidelines.
∎ To contribute to prepare budget of TVET and Skills Development programme and guide its effective and efficient implementation.
∎ To prepare various reports required for the programs and other purpose of the organization.
∎ Keep liaison with relevant NGOs, GOB officials and TVET related organizations for effective program monitoring, evaluation, and research for enhancing quality of the TVET program.
∎ To represent UCEP Bangladesh in various TVET and Skills Development programme related forums and share the learning with others in the organization under the guidance of supervisor.
∎ Promote and contribute to ongoing efforts towards gender equity & equality, child/staff protection & safeguard, inclusiveness, accessibility and discrimination free environment in the workplace and operations/activities/plans. In applicable cases, ensure that necessary budget allocation is there and in KPIs these issues are reflected regarding employees under supervision.
∎ To maintain strict confidentiality of information, documents and other internal and external communications.
∎ To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by the authority as and when necessary.
∎ Nature of Job: Project Staff
∎ Job Purpose: Increased equitable access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities: Considering the varying vulnerabilities and needs of adolescent girls and young women, the project will have interventions for adolescent girls between ages 13-16 who are in, and out of, school as well as targeted interventions for young women between the age of 17-25 who are not in school, In short Girls' Education and Skills Programme (GESP) Project.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ To contribute to implementing UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed.
∎ To support all aspects of the informal apprenticeship program, from recruitment to graduation.
∎ To support e with team to identify project-based learning opportunities for apprentices.
∎ To support Design, plan, and implement entrepreneurship development training programs and initiatives.
∎ To support in designing and developing the TVET and Skills Development programs of UCEP Bangladesh.
∎ To conduct training as required for the TVET and Skills Development programs of UCEP Bangladesh.
∎ Review and update vocational course and instructor guideline for providing skill training at selected Upazila.
∎ Support to develop and update market driven curricula & Manuals for skill training.
∎ Review and update Vocational training related manuals, guidelines, tools, formats, and other materials.
∎ Follow up and provide technical support for proper execution of the curriculum & manuals.
∎ To support development of CBLM, CSLB and other necessary materials.
∎ To analyze technical education programs, identify areas of improvement and provide necessary guidance for improvement.
∎ To support researches for identifying skills demand in coordination with other relevant experts and share/use the findings for programs development, communication and marketing.
∎ To support facilitating events and workshops with relevant personnel from BTEB, NSDC/NSDA, industry, ISC, training institutes and others for developing curricula and module for TVET and Skills Development programs.
∎ To assist in ensuring program quality of TVET and Skills Development programs in line with national guidelines.
∎ To support assessment of students and trainees.
∎ Deliver capacity support initiatives for the instructors on effective implementation of vocational training.
∎ Conduct quality monitoring of vocational skills training program.
∎ To assist in providing feedback to the Regional Management, Head of Technical Schools and other relevant personnel for improving program quality.
∎ To assist in developing and following up the process of training evaluation.
∎ To regularly visit programs at the field level and share/use the finding for program quality improvement.
∎ To assist in developing and maintaining various TVET and Skills Development programme related partnerships.
∎ To host various visits of donors, government and other bodies relevant for TVET and skills development programs.
∎ To assist in planning, coordinating and facilitating capacity development of staff related to the TVET and skills development programs.
∎ To support in carrying out UCEP Training Institute related activities.
∎ To provide inputs for developing the organizational strategy, project proposal, business plan, business goals and other documents.
∎ To provide inputs in job-placement and community mobilization programs.
∎ To coordinate with field team as a focal person of different partnership projects related to TVET and Skills Development programs.
∎ To coordinate updating and following up of Project Management Guidelines.
∎ To contribute to prepare budget of TVET and Skills Development programme and guide its effective and efficient implementation.
∎ To prepare various reports required for the programs and other purpose of the organization.
∎ Keep liaison with relevant NGOs, GOB officials and TVET related organizations for effective program monitoring, evaluation, and research for enhancing quality of the TVET program.
∎ To represent UCEP Bangladesh in various TVET and Skills Development programme related forums and share the learning with others in the organization under the guidance of supervisor.
∎ Promote and contribute to ongoing efforts towards gender equity & equality, child/staff protection & safeguard, inclusiveness, accessibility and discrimination free environment in the workplace and operations/activities/plans. In applicable cases, ensure that necessary budget allocation is there and in KPIs these issues are reflected regarding employees under supervision.
∎ To maintain strict confidentiality of information, documents and other internal and external communications.
∎ To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by the authority as and when necessary.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly consolidated BDT. 45,000/- (Forty-Five Thousand only)
∎ Income Tax or any other statutory deductions will be as per government rules and UCEP policies.
∎ Salary:
∎ Monthly consolidated BDT. 45,000/- (Forty-Five Thousand only)
∎ Income Tax or any other statutory deductions will be as per government rules and UCEP policies.
∎ Other Benefits: N/A

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Kishoreganj

Read Before Apply:

***Applications without requisite qualifications and experience will not be considered. 

Apply Procedure 

Interested candidates should apply to https://jobs.ucepbd.org on or before September 25, 2024. 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: 25 Sep 2024

Category: NGO/Development