Job Description

Title: Technical Officer-Youth Empowerment and Skill development

Company Name: DASCOH Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Naogaon

Salary: Tk. 42450 - 44250 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 10 Jun 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Social Science (MSS)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ At least 3-5 years of relevant job-related experience in national or international (preferred) development organizations.
∎ Prior work experience in youth empowerment and job placement of with Dalit, Adibashi and marginalized communities of Bangladesh will be added value.
∎ Skilled in Technical skill related training, workshops facilitations.
∎ Effective communication, bargaining and negotiation skills while networking with job providers and employers at local and national level.
∎ Excellent report writing skill in both Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent verbal communication skill in both Bangla and English.
∎ Ability to manage necessary process effectively, and work under pressure with maintain deadlines.
∎ Having excellent computer skills on MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet browsing.
∎ Ability to drive motorcycle with valid license.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ DASCOH Foundation seeks a vibrant Technical Officer specializing in Youth Empowerment and Skill development for its THRIVE project. DASCOH has been implementing the THRIVE project with the financial and technical support in Naogoan and Chapainawanganj districts from January 2024 to December 2027/2028. HEKS/EPER Bangladesh endeavours to enhance the resilience of Dalits, Adivasi, and other marginalized communities in these areas by creating conducive environments for increased access to rights, entitlements, and socio-economic opportunities. Key aspects of the THRIVE project involve engaging project participants in livelihood initiatives, facilitating advocacy with government departments, and fostering connections with Local Government Institutions and other stakeholders. Overall responsibility of quality implementation of Youth skill development component of the THRIVE project in coordination with the Project Coordinator and other team members under the guidance of Programme Advisor-Youth Skill Development and Empowerment of HEKS Bangladesh.  Additionally, the technical Officer will design and execute programs to cultivate entrepreneurship skills, innovation, and business development among youth. Responsibilities include providing training, securing funding, advocating for supportive policies, and monitoring program effectiveness through research and community engagement. Ultimately, the Technical Officer plays a pivotal role in empowering youth, stimulating economic growth, and promoting innovation within society.
∎ DASCOH Foundation strongly follows ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) and financial corruption, safeguarding policies (Child protection, adult and staff safeguard) and expects all employees to abide by the Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct of the organization".
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Maintain close communication with the Programme Advisor-Youth Skill Development and Empowerment of HEKS Bangladesh.
∎ Upon guidance of Programme Advisor-Youth Skill Development and Empowerment of HOB, actively participate in the partners THRIVE Project YPO development and make sure that youth empowerment and skill related project activities are incorporated as integral part of YPO of each partner project.
∎ Collect youth empowerment and skill related technical information from different government-nongovernment sources and utilize those in quality implementation of partners project upon guidance of Programme Advisor-Youth Skill Development and Empowerment of HOB.
∎ Mapping the eligible youths from project participant HHs for TVET course, TVET institutions and potential employers (both private and institutional).
∎ Mapping/identification of eligible youths from project participant HHs for apprenticeship.
∎ Identify individual potential technical professionals of different occupations as wage-based job providers and link the eligible youths there as/in apprenticeship.
∎ Maintain close communication with various stakeholders that includes- youths, TVET institutions, apprenticeship providers and various employers.
∎ Maintain partner specific database of youth interventions of THRIVE project covering various statistics and information.
∎ Produce reports of all kinds and timely submit to the supervisors.
∎ TO-YES will maintain effective and regular coordination between PNGO-THRIVE Project PC and Programme Advisor-Youth Skill Development and Empowerment of HOB.
∎ TO-YES will plan, map, implement, facilitate, and monitor the youth kill related interventions of THRIVE project keeping TVET and job placement at its core.
∎ Will keep close coordination with private sector, corporate bodies, business communities and employers to ensure job placement in coordination other team members.
∎ The TO-YES will ensure enrolment of youths in different TVET trainings courses.
∎ Will facilitate various trade-based life skill development trainings in liaison with the staff of partner organization and training providing institutions (TVET institutions, private training canters, GO funded projects and others).
∎ Regularly monitor relevant budget allocation and will be responsible for timely quality expense of relevant line itemized budget of the THRIVE project.
∎ The TO-YES will assist in conducting any survey, study related to youth skill development and TVET amongst the projects.
∎ S/he will be responsible for ensuring smooth implementation of TRVET activities as agreed with DASCOH in consultation with Programme Advisor-Youth Skill Development and Empowerment of HOB.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ 2.25 festival bonus, PF, Gratuity, Leave benefit and insurances as per policy

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Naogaon

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Only hard copy application will be accepted.
∎ Interested candidates meeting the above requirements for the position of Technical Officer-Youth Entrepreneurship and development age at maximum 45 years invited to apply with an updated CV includes the name of two referees (past/present employers) and recent photograph to: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DASCOH Foundation, Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201 by 24 June 2024.The interested candidates are also requested to write the job title applied for on the envelope with the contact address. Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test. Incomplete applications will not be considered and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. During the interview, the candidate must produce all educational and experience certificates including National ID card (No need to attach any copy of the certificates with the application).
∎ Women and members of diverse indigenous group are especially encouraged to apply for this position.
∎ DASCOH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Information:
∎ DASCOH Foundation

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

Application Deadline: 24 Jun 2024

Category: NGO/Development