Senior Specialist - Public Partnership Management
Job Description
Title: Senior Specialist - Public Partnership Management
Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh
Vacancy: 01
Age: at most 50 years
Location: Dhaka
Experience:
∎ At least 15 years
Published: 4 Jun 2025
Education:
∎ Masters, Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg)
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ Preference will be given to CBTA certification.
∎ Excellent communication skills in both Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for skills development works.
∎ Ability and willingness to travel.
∎ Education: Master's in any discipline (Preferably in English, Economics, Development Studies, Sociology) or B. Sc in Engineering (Preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) from any reputed university.
∎ Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in the development sector specially TVET, including at least 03 years of experience in a managerial position, fund collection and partnership management. Government-related work experience will be given preference.
∎ Age: The age limit for the applicant would be 50 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.
∎ Others:
∎ Preference will be given to CBTA certification.
∎ Excellent communication skills in both Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for skills development works.
∎ Ability and willingness to travel.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Contribute proactively to the realization of UCEP Bangladesh’s vision, mission, core values, and guiding principles.
∎ Lead the identification, scoping, and acquisition of funding opportunities from government entities, Autonomous body, institutional donors, and development partners.
∎ Strategically map and pursue public-private partnership (PPP) opportunities that align with UCEP’s organizational goals and priorities.
∎ Develop, review, and submit high-quality project proposals, including Development Project Proposals (DPPs) in line with Government priorities, and represent UCEP in relevant government and donor meetings.
∎ Oversee the implementation of government-partnered projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
∎ Establish, strengthen, and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, NGOs, and civil society actors.
∎ Facilitate the signing and operationalization of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, and collaborative initiatives.
∎ Ensure effective donor compliance, monitor adherence to contractual obligations, and support timely reporting.
∎ Monitor project implementation progress, identify risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures or course corrections as needed.
∎ Ensure efficient budget management and alignment with project objectives, government regulations, and audit requirements.
∎ Coordinate regional program planning, execution, and reporting to ensure coherence and quality across initiatives.
∎ Provide technical support and guidance to field teams to strengthen program implementation and impact.
∎ Supervise and monitor vocational skills training programs and technical institutes to uphold standards and relevance.
∎ Prepare and disseminate analytical, progress, and impact reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
∎ Support staff development through performance management, coaching, mentoring, and capacity-building initiatives.
∎ Enhance UCEP's visibility and reputation through active networking, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
∎ Conduct periodic contextual and labor market analysis to inform program adaptation and policy positioning.
∎ Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and equitable TVET and education systems in public forums and policy dialogues.
∎ Ensure the integration and enforcement of safeguarding, child protection, and anti-harassment policies across all initiatives.
∎ Support the design and facilitation of institutional and project-based capacity development efforts.
∎ Coordinate with internal departments for effective knowledge management, risk assessment, documentation, and learning.
∎ Ensure timely preparation and submission of narrative, financial, and audit-related reports to donors and government agencies.
∎ Promote the integration of gender equity, inclusion, and decent work principles in program planning and implementation.
∎ Mobilize and coordinate internal and external resources—human, financial, and infrastructural—for efficient program delivery.
∎ Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or the organization in line with UCEP’s strategic priorities.
∎ Job Purpose: To Develop Project Proposal (DPP), strengthen public partnership management and implement Government project for sustaining of the TVET and Skills Development programs of UCEP Bangladesh in line with UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission, goals and relevant country laws. S/he will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Director to establish the training centers following the center establishment guideline with maintaining agreed criteria.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Contribute proactively to the realization of UCEP Bangladesh’s vision, mission, core values, and guiding principles.
∎ Lead the identification, scoping, and acquisition of funding opportunities from government entities, Autonomous body, institutional donors, and development partners.
∎ Strategically map and pursue public-private partnership (PPP) opportunities that align with UCEP’s organizational goals and priorities.
∎ Develop, review, and submit high-quality project proposals, including Development Project Proposals (DPPs) in line with Government priorities, and represent UCEP in relevant government and donor meetings.
∎ Oversee the implementation of government-partnered projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
∎ Establish, strengthen, and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, NGOs, and civil society actors.
∎ Facilitate the signing and operationalization of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, and collaborative initiatives.
∎ Ensure effective donor compliance, monitor adherence to contractual obligations, and support timely reporting.
∎ Monitor project implementation progress, identify risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures or course corrections as needed.
∎ Ensure efficient budget management and alignment with project objectives, government regulations, and audit requirements.
∎ Coordinate regional program planning, execution, and reporting to ensure coherence and quality across initiatives.
∎ Provide technical support and guidance to field teams to strengthen program implementation and impact.
∎ Supervise and monitor vocational skills training programs and technical institutes to uphold standards and relevance.
∎ Prepare and disseminate analytical, progress, and impact reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
∎ Support staff development through performance management, coaching, mentoring, and capacity-building initiatives.
∎ Enhance UCEP's visibility and reputation through active networking, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
∎ Conduct periodic contextual and labor market analysis to inform program adaptation and policy positioning.
∎ Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and equitable TVET and education systems in public forums and policy dialogues.
∎ Ensure the integration and enforcement of safeguarding, child protection, and anti-harassment policies across all initiatives.
∎ Support the design and facilitation of institutional and project-based capacity development efforts.
∎ Coordinate with internal departments for effective knowledge management, risk assessment, documentation, and learning.
∎ Ensure timely preparation and submission of narrative, financial, and audit-related reports to donors and government agencies.
∎ Promote the integration of gender equity, inclusion, and decent work principles in program planning and implementation.
∎ Mobilize and coordinate internal and external resources—human, financial, and infrastructural—for efficient program delivery.
∎ Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or the organization in line with UCEP’s strategic priorities.
∎ Safeguarding: UCEP Bangladesh is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful work environment, free from any form of misconduct such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial impropriety. It is imperative that our staff actively safeguard the well-being of children, young individuals, and adults consistently. We require all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment in accordance with our Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies. We place utmost importance on recruiting individuals who wholeheartedly embrace and exemplify this dedication in their work with us.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly Salary: As per organizational policy.
∎ Compensation & Benefits: Contributory Provident Fund (PF), Festival Bonus, Group Insurance, Weekly 02 Holidays etc.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
Read Before Apply:
***Without requisite qualifications and experience will not be considered.
Apply Procedure
Interested candidates should apply to https://jobs.ucepbd.org on or before June 20, 2025. 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: 20 Jun 2025
Category: NGO/Development
