Vocational Supervisor (Coverage: Sewing Machine Operation & Maintenance Trade)

Job Description

Title: Vocational Supervisor (Coverage: Sewing Machine Operation & Maintenance Trade)

Company Name: A Reputed National NGO

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 22 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 54698 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Diploma in Textile Engineering, Apparel Engineering, Industrial Production Engineering is highly preferable. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or any other relevant subjects from any reputed institutions.

• Graduation in the above mentioned discipline will get preference.

• Should have Skill Level-2 certificate in Sewing Machine Operation under NSDA/BTEB.

• The educational qualification may be relaxed for candidates with outstanding relevant professional experience.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 22 years

• Demonstrated experience in Technical & Vocational Education and Training Project Implementation.

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in the relevant field is required.

• Additional consideration and value will be given to candidates with experience working in the context of Rohingya Camps.

• The experience requirement may be relaxed with a strong academic background with outstanding academic achievements

Skills and Additional Job Requirements:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent teamwork, and a proven track record of building trust within and empowering teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and reporting skills in English and effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, proven through successful interactions with all levels of stakeholder groups.

• Candidates with proficiency in Chittagonian and/or Rohingya, particularly those able to communicate effectively with local communities, will be given preference.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Project Brief: The organization, with support from UNHCR, has been implementing the project Community Empowerment Promoted through Skills Development Initiatives for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar. The 2026 project has three interrelated components. Skills Development and Economic Inclusion covers technical and higher-level training, English and life skills, digital and financial literacy, employment and self-employment support, business grants, and Green Innovation Hubs. Female Hygiene Materials and Social Business covers FHM and craft production, safe wage-earning opportunities, quality systems, and responsible market linkages. Information Management covers post-distribution monitoring, data quality and security, cleaned datasets, dashboards, and analytical reporting. Together, the components seek to strengthen self-reliance, economic inclusion, accountability, and community empowerment.
Job Statement: The Vocational Supervisor (VS) will be responsible for contributing towards the delivery of training for different skill development vocational programs under the project for the targeted beneficiaries at camp level. VS will be responsible to assist the Vocational Training Specialist (VTS) for overseeing and coordinating different trades selected, based on the curriculum provided by UNHCR and ensure support to implement the activities in the refugee camps where designated training centers are established by UNHCR. S/he will ensure timely delivery of the vocational course(s) and the successful completion through external assessment followed by certification, following the humanitarian principles and sector guidelines and standard. S/he will closely work with the VTS to implement the training curriculum for the assessment-based trade for the refugee beneficiaries and will facilitate them to engage with self & wage employment during/ after receiving the vocational training from the project. S/he will perform his/her task with close collaboration and under the supervision of Assistant Trainer (AT) and Vocational Training Specialist (VTS).

The project is seeking 01 (One) Vocational Supervisor (VS) at present who will be responsible for delivering the training for Up-Skills Level-2 curriculum for the Sewing Machine Operation & Maintenance (SMOM) trade.
Location: Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar (Coverage: Rohingya Refugee Camp-4 Extension)
Job Nature: Full-time (Up to December, 2026)
Job Responsibilities and Tasks

A. Key Activities:

• To conduct the selection and enrolment process of training participants to a specific trade ensuring the prequalification criteria with the assistance of Senior Officer-Job Placement and Business Development (SO-JPBD), Officer-Skills and Business Development (O-SBD) and VTS.

• To implement all vocational education & training with the help of VTS, and KOBO management operation of the project with the support of Assistant Manager: Monitoring & Evaluation (AMME).

• To deliver the Competency Standard (CS) and Competency Based Learning Materials (CBLM) developed by UNHCR.

• To implement and administer all assessment and quality assurance procedures in consultation with VTS as directed by UNHCR.

• To support, train and guide learners and develop their personal and professional attitudes, skills and abilities with responsibility to ensure successful completion of qualifications.

• To liaise and share good practice with peer Trainers, Internal Quality Assurer, Skills Development Manager (SDM), VTS, AT and the Training Center in Charge (TCiC) and to attend regular Progress and Standardization meetings.

• Attend ToT and relevant skill assessment in consultation with VTS.

• Coordinate with other trainers to ensure all required M&E is completed.

• Analyse training needs and feedback on the courses needed for future planning/management information to modify and improve existing programs.

• To follow up and provide feedback to fellow trainers and support their continuous professional development.

B. Reporting Activities:

• To support VTS on providing monthly report, progress and achievement of each individual learner.

• To maintain appropriate records of quality assurance, assessment, registration and certification activities.

• To disseminate information and feedback from monitoring activities and ensure all actions are addressed by indicated timescales.

C. General Activities:

• To assist project implementation team in conducting regular/monthly and need based meetings.

• Regularly update the senior management on project progress and challenges in the field and ensure their timely solutions.

• To ensure logistics and security to the project’s staff as per organization’s policies and procedures in coordination with Logistics department.

• To create congenial/friendly working environment for all staff members and ensure appropriate learning culture adhering to all safeguarding issues.

• Attend training/orientation as and when asked by the organization/ project management and participate in meetings, workshops and other events organized by other stakeholders and represent the project.

• To perform any other related duties or responsibilities when assigned by the organization/ project management.

Safeguarding and Ethics- The Vocational Supervisor is expected to uphold the organization’s safeguarding policies, ensuring the protection of children and vulnerable groups from any form of abuse, exploitation, or harm.