Job Description
Title: Skill Development Officer
Company Name: AGRAJATTRA (An Organization for Integrated Social Development)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Social Science (Pass)
∎ Training/Trade Course: Skill Development,livelihood,Team building
∎ Skills Required: Computer skill, Production, Sales & Marketing
Experience Requirements:
∎ 1 to 2 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Communication, Gas Stove, Problem solving and decision making, Solor Power Plant, Tailoring
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
Direct Selling/Marketing Service Company, Market Research Firms, NGO
Job Context:
∎ Reports to: Program Manager
∎ Contract duration: Up to November 2023 , full-time position (with possibility of contract extension)
∎ AGRAJATTRA is Women headed non-profitable, non-political, non-governmental voluntary, L/NNGO based in Cox`s bazar, Bangladesh. AGRAJATTRA`S vision is a fair society where peace, social justice, good governance and gender equity will remain. Our main areas of work include Child protection, prevention of violence against women and girls, women`s empowerment, life-skills education, and humanitarian response & DRR in emergency situations as well as Rohingya crisis (Food security & livelihoods, Shelter development, WASH, Health and hygiene, Protection, Education, Energy and Environment) etc.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Take the lead in conducting community vulnerability assessments aimed at identifying gaps within the target groups for effective activity planning.
∎ Coordination with community leaders, local authorities, and other agencies to client identification and selection using a defined set of criteria.
∎ Undertake the planning, implementing, managing, and following up of vocational skill and employment, micro-entrepreneurship development, business and life skills trainings etc. As per the DIP and ensure quality and standards are considered and respected during implementation.
∎ Provide training to front-line staff on topics such as youth development pathways, business and life skills, entrepreneurial development, business counseling, and related topics.
∎ Develop comprehensive work plans (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to ensure the efficient implementation of project activities outlined in the detailed implementation plan.
∎ Conduct labor market assessments to identify emerging business opportunities, gaps in youth skills, and available resources, subsequently exploring potential opportunities.
∎ Provide technical guidance and support to target clients for effective implementation of skill development and employment pathways.
∎ Support the maintenance of the quality of livelihood programs, including youth skill development, employment pathways, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, financial inclusion/savings, and related activities.
∎ Ensure that interventions enhance youth skills, confidence, and readiness for employment through peer mentoring sessions, intensive programs, and personalized services.
∎ Strategically plan and execute vocational/technical pathways that qualify youth for both technician roles and apprenticeships.
∎ Foster and reinforce partnerships with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, employers, enterprises, SMEs, and relevant offices to facilitate swift outcomes for trained youth in the labor market.
∎ Link the youth with financial service providers and ensure their financial inclusion and access working capital to start and own a business.
∎ Facilitate connections between youth and financial service providers, ensuring financial inclusion and access to working capital for initiating and owning businesses.
∎ Regularly monitor, follow up, and provide technical assistance to youth skill development, employment, and related project activities, upholding the quality of implementation.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 40 years
∎ At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in Skill Development / livelihood Field/Team Work & Group Work
∎ Ability to exercise discretion and consistently apply professional judgement; maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all time.
∎ Demonstrated excellence in oral and written English.
∎ Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
∎ Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
∎ Computer skills demonstrating competency of Microsoft office: Excel, Word and Power point.
∎ Ability to work independently and to exercise independent judgment.
∎ Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.
Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 26 Aug 2023
Company Information:
∎ 16 Aug 2023
∎ AGRAJATTRA (An Organization for Integrated Social Development)
∎ Address : Head Office : AGRAJATTRA, 126 (3rd Floor), Opposite of CTG Press Club, Jamal Khan Road, P.S: Kotwali, Chittagong
Cox's bazar Office : Hoque Tower 02 (2nd Floor), Alr'r JAHAL, Main Road, Cox's bazar. Bangladesh.
∎ Business : AGRAJATTRA is a non-profit and non-political voluntary organization which is recognized & awarded by nationally (Best Youth award, Best SME Award) & internationally (Commonwealth Award) in dedicated to enhance women empowerment through providing hands-on skills on various trades for the young people. It came into existence on November 15, 1998 with the dedication to assist the unprivileged urban, sub-urban and rural youths of specially Women of Bangladesh in particularly RMG sectors, Shrimp ind sectors, Agra based field development, Women Empowerment, Livelihood development, DRR, Poverty Eradication, Women Leadership Development, Wash, Technical Skill development, Violence against Women & Girls Program etc.
Category: NGO/Development
: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to apply with a complete CV + Motivational Letter and valid two references (past/present employers), Photograph, copies of all educational and experience certificates including National ID Must have sound knowledge and long experience of Computer, Internet browsing, especially on Microsoft Office application, Software/other relevant applications.Qualified and required Female candidates will be prioritized for the position.Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview. Incomplete Applications will not be considered and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever.(If you Interested join with us please apply early, we need started immediately.) AGRAJATTRA is an equal opportunity employer.
