Job Description

Title: Youth Lead Organization (YLO) Development Officer - Manikgonj / Gazipur

Company Name: Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)

Vacancy: 04

Job Location: Gazipur, Manikganj

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, education, community development)

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ About BYLC: Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country`s first leadership institute, exists to build leadership skills in youth from diverse backgrounds, instill values of empathy, tolerance, and inclusiveness in them to jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. Our goal is to enable our alumni to have a high impact in the public, private and civil sectors. All of BYLC`s efforts aim to strengthen prosperity, justice, and inclusiveness in societies worldwide.
∎ Purpose: The Youth Lead Organization (YLO) Development Officer will work under direct supervision of the Manager - YLO Development Manager of USAID Bijoyee Activity of BYLC, which is the strategic partner of CARE Bangladesh, including some other partner organizations. The project focused on a comprehensive Initiative focused on empowering and engaging young people in Bangladesh. It aims to address various aspects of youth development, including education, skill building soft skills, creating the environment for employment, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and social inclusion as stated in project documents.
∎ The YLO Development Officer will work under direct supervision of YLO Development Manager and with collaboration of Hub Coordinator and Area Manager of USAID Bijoyee Activity, BYLC. This position will closely with youth leaders and organizations to design and implement leadership and organizational development programs that empower young people to become agents of change in their communities. The officer will also provide support to youth-led initiatives and networks, and facilitate capacity-building workshops and training to enhance the effectiveness of youth-led organizations. Total 5 YLO Development officers will be recruited to support the organizations in District and Upazila level.
∎ Duration: 3 years with possibility of extension for further period as per project requirement.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Desired candidate profile:
∎ Essential Requirements: The YLO Development Officer will lead the Training under Dhaka North Hub of USAID Bijoyee Activity team for achieving having:
∎ Understanding of design curriculum and facilitation for soft skills training
∎ Strengthen youth leadership through targeted support of local youth-led and youth-serving organizations to promote youth participation as decision-makers and key contributors to individual, household, community, and national well-being.
∎ Strengthen youth systems, in partnership with youth, to provide more coordinated and effective services, practices, and policies that embody the principles of BYLC.
∎ Core responsibilities: Strategic: (10%)
∎ BYLC's Strategies and project goals, policies, plans, and guidelines are properly maintained
∎ Support to enhance on to establish strategies for organizational and institutional development, growth, and sustainability
∎ Initiatives to enhance BYLC's image and leadership role nationally and globally
∎ Institutional and program regulatory approvals and adherence of country laws and regulations
∎ Promote and practice BYLC Values (Integrity, Respect Towards Others, Empathy, Excellence in everything We Do, Continuous Development and Practice Adapting Leadership) at all times
∎ Ensure Safeguard and protection of life and dignity of all associated personnel of BYLC as well as the assets and property.
∎ Operational: (75%)
∎ Closely work with the Project team to develop, design and deliver a capacity-building training module including suggestions for updates and improvements in alignment with the project goal.
∎ Create a database and maintain relationships with youth-led organizations and networks.
∎ Collaboration of working relations with all inter-departments for conducting training and capacity building, mentorship, and coaching sessions of YLOs'.
∎ Must understand the NEET and EET youth-related issues in respective project areas.
∎ Act as a liaison between youth leaders and community members, ensuring that the programs align with the community's values and needs.
∎ Collect and maintain data accurately related to program activities and attendance records for reporting and continuous improvement purposes.
∎ Connect YLOs' and provide guidance to youth-led initiatives, helping them navigate challenges and succeed in their endeavors to engage in social awareness and inclusion-related subjects.
∎ Foster relationships and collaboration among youth-led organizations, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to strengthen the collective impact of youth initiatives.
∎ Empower young people to take an active role in their communities by fostering leadership skills, critical thinking, and social responsibility.
∎ Organize and facilitate capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and mentoring programs for youth-led organizations to enhance their effectiveness.
∎ People Management and Relationship Building: (15%)
∎ Manage and ensure different initiatives for the capacity building of team members.
∎ Maintain functional relationships with local government, community people, other partner organizations, and with local stakeholders and beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders for smooth operation of the project.
∎ Ensure a strong network with other NGOs, government agencies, private sectors, and relevant stakeholders to advocate for promotional events and engagement with private sector agencies.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience: At least 2 years (s) of a similar level of experience
∎ Experience working with youth organizations, project field management, and training in an NGO/ development organization
∎ Experience in training, learning, and development management for USAID-funded projects will give an advantage.
∎ Experiences in the youth development sector including liaison with GOB and NGOs.
∎ Required technical skills: Experience in training planning, coordination, and field implementation.
∎ Connection with youth-led organizations and local government
∎ Excellent writing and speaking skills in both Bangla and English.
∎ Oral and written language skills in Bengali and English.
∎ Excellent skills in G Suite (including Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive), presentation, advanced MS Excel, and PowerPoint presentations.
∎ Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
∎ Effective coordination and collaboration with the government, local youth organizations, and the community in Manikganj and Gazipur.
∎ Interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
∎ Required Soft Skills: Self-motivated and self-driven individuals can promote community engagement.
∎ Good facilitation skills and documentation experience.
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.
∎ Willingness to work flexible hours is a critical requirement for this role.
∎ Should be dedicated to daily task completion.
∎ Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, work independently, set priorities, effectively manage time and staff, and meet deadlines.

Salary:
∎ A Competitive salary as per BYLC policy.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ other benefits will be entitled as per BYLC policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 19 Jan 2024

Company Information:
∎ 20 Dec 2023
∎ Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)
∎ Address : Medona Tower (Level 11 & 12), 28 Mohakhali, C/A. Dhaka
∎ Business : Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), a registered nonprofit leadership institute, works to build connections among youth from diverse backgrounds, equip them with leadership skills, and enable them to have high impact in public, private, and civil sectors. Conceptualized at Harvard University in 2008, BYLC has brought the best of global leadership education to Bangladesh and made it available to youth who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to receive such world-class leadership education. Drawing on concepts of organizing, communication and leadership taught at Harvard and MIT, BYLC has designed its leadership programs that reach out to diverse segments of youth in different age groups.

Category: NGO/Development

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