Youth Skills Specialist

Job Description

Title: Youth Skills Specialist

Company Name: Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ 7 to 10 years

Published: 2 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor and Masters Degree in Education and Research
∎ Bachelor and Masters Degree in Education and Research

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 7 - 10 Years specially in soft skill, TVET and Curriculum Development
∎ Expert in curriculum and material development, designing and conducting training
∎ Expertise in developing soft skills, employability skills, entrepreneurship development and job placement.
∎ Advanced knowledge on ILO principles related to skills and enterprise development
∎ Knowledge about USAID work modalities
∎ Experience working with and for NEET and EET populations
∎ Demonstrated experience in project cycle management
∎ Proficiency in software/tools and analytical thinking
∎ Demonstrated experience in evidence-based practices for youth and adolescent development
∎ Competency in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
∎ Written and Oral communication in Bangla and English
∎ Public Speaking
∎ Empathy
∎ Demonstration of universal values
∎ Organization
∎ Time Management
∎ Leadership
∎ Non-Violence and Non-Discrimination
∎ Respect toward diversity
∎ Proficiency in managing and supervising staff and volunteers
∎ Commitment to the values and mission of BYLC
∎ Excellent rapport-building skills with youth, staff, community members and government and non government institutions.
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 7 - 10 Years specially in soft skill, TVET and Curriculum Development
∎ Required technical skills:
∎ Expert in curriculum and material development, designing and conducting training
∎ Expertise in developing soft skills, employability skills, entrepreneurship development and job placement.
∎ Advanced knowledge on ILO principles related to skills and enterprise development
∎ Knowledge about USAID work modalities
∎ Experience working with and for NEET and EET populations
∎ Demonstrated experience in project cycle management
∎ Proficiency in software/tools and analytical thinking
∎ Demonstrated experience in evidence-based practices for youth and adolescent development
∎ Competency in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
∎ Soft skills:
∎ Written and Oral communication in Bangla and English
∎ Public Speaking
∎ Empathy
∎ Demonstration of universal values
∎ Organization
∎ Time Management
∎ Leadership
∎ Non-Violence and Non-Discrimination
∎ Respect toward diversity
∎ Proficiency in managing and supervising staff and volunteers
∎ Commitment to the values and mission of BYLC
∎ Excellent rapport-building skills with youth, staff, community members and government and non government institutions.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Duration: 3 years (based on availability of funds)
∎ Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)-the country's first leadership institute—builds leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skills in youth from diverse backgrounds, nurtures their values of integrity, respect, and empathy, and connects them to jobs and business opportunities. With the aim to develop compassionate, competent, and courageous leaders, BYLC envisions that these youth will have a high impact in the public, private, and civil sectors and demonstrate proactive actions for positive socio-economic and environmental changes. By empowering young people to act on behalf of issues they deeply care about, BYLC aspires to create a prosperous, just, inclusive society and a sustainable world.
∎ The Youth Skills Specialist is responsible to ensure that all project targets are met in relation to youth skills development for wage and self employment, considering the project focus, timeline and maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
∎ Implement effectively the vision, mission and goals of the project.
∎ Contribute to develop necessary policies and guidelines for the project and ensure implementation.
∎ Ensure a safe, dignified, conducive and inclusive learning and working environment and promote a culture which tangibly reflects the values of BYLC
∎ Ensure transparency, integrity and other governance and compliance principles within the Bijoyee project and the goodwill, credibility and reputation of BYLC and the project at all times.
∎ Design and develop curriculum and training materials for various youth skills development programs, such as life skills, employability skills, entrepreneurship skills, soft skills etc.
∎ Conduct training needs assessment and gap analysis to identify the learning objectives and outcomes for the target youth groups.
∎ Use innovative and participatory methods and tools to deliver engaging and practical training sessions for youth in different settings.
∎ Adapt and customize curriculum and training materials according to the local context and needs of the NEET and EET youth participants.
∎ Review and update curriculum and training materials regularly to ensure their relevance and quality.
∎ Facilitate capacity building for youth-serving and youth-led organizations across various change domains.
∎ Organize mobile training sessions for Bijoyee's targeted youth participants.
∎ Monitor and ensure the training quality, safety, and sustainability, implementing standardized protocols and procedures.
∎ Contribute to the overall youth engagement strategy of the project, including economic opportunities and evidence-based system development
∎ Coordinate with the BYLC management and other team members to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the integrated youth activities.
∎ Manage the budget and resources for the youth skills development programs.
∎ Liaise with relevant stakeholders, such as government agencies, NGOs, private sector partners, educational institutions, etc., to ensure their support and collaboration for the youth skills development programs.
∎ Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures for the youth skills development programs.
∎ Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, training, and events related to the integrated youth activities.
∎ Contribute to develop necessary monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure their proper use.
∎ Review and provide feedback on job placement reports, enhancing monitoring functions.
∎ Innovate for quality employment, maintain data integrity, and produce quarterly reports.
∎ Maintain strong relationships with the Department of Youth Development and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate field-level initiatives, workshops, and career counseling.
∎ Share success stories, prepare reports, and contribute to internal and external events.
∎ Conduct research on youth's current situation, challenges, and opportunities in rural and urban contexts using quantitative and qualitative methods.
∎ Document the integrated youth activities' best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
∎ Prepare and submit reports on the youth skills development programs' progress, achievements, and challenges.
∎ Analyze data and feedback from the youth participants and stakeholders to measure the impact and effectiveness of the youth skills development programs.
∎ Provide recommendations for improvement and innovation based on the research findings and documentation.
∎ Candidates must exhibit willingness and flexibility to undertake travel, including stays outside Dhaka. This involves engaging with local communities, comprehending their distinct challenges, and actively participating in community engagement efforts.
∎ Duration: 3 years (based on availability of funds)
∎ About BYLC:
∎ Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)-the country's first leadership institute—builds leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skills in youth from diverse backgrounds, nurtures their values of integrity, respect, and empathy, and connects them to jobs and business opportunities. With the aim to develop compassionate, competent, and courageous leaders, BYLC envisions that these youth will have a high impact in the public, private, and civil sectors and demonstrate proactive actions for positive socio-economic and environmental changes. By empowering young people to act on behalf of issues they deeply care about, BYLC aspires to create a prosperous, just, inclusive society and a sustainable world.
∎ Purpose:
∎ The Youth Skills Specialist is responsible to ensure that all project targets are met in relation to youth skills development for wage and self employment, considering the project focus, timeline and maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
∎ Major responsibilities (detailed job description will be available for short listed candidates)
∎ Implement effectively the vision, mission and goals of the project.
∎ Contribute to develop necessary policies and guidelines for the project and ensure implementation.
∎ Ensure a safe, dignified, conducive and inclusive learning and working environment and promote a culture which tangibly reflects the values of BYLC
∎ Ensure transparency, integrity and other governance and compliance principles within the Bijoyee project and the goodwill, credibility and reputation of BYLC and the project at all times.
∎ Design and develop curriculum and training materials for various youth skills development programs, such as life skills, employability skills, entrepreneurship skills, soft skills etc.
∎ Conduct training needs assessment and gap analysis to identify the learning objectives and outcomes for the target youth groups.
∎ Use innovative and participatory methods and tools to deliver engaging and practical training sessions for youth in different settings.
∎ Adapt and customize curriculum and training materials according to the local context and needs of the NEET and EET youth participants.
∎ Review and update curriculum and training materials regularly to ensure their relevance and quality.
∎ Facilitate capacity building for youth-serving and youth-led organizations across various change domains.
∎ Organize mobile training sessions for Bijoyee's targeted youth participants.
∎ Monitor and ensure the training quality, safety, and sustainability, implementing standardized protocols and procedures.
∎ Contribute to the overall youth engagement strategy of the project, including economic opportunities and evidence-based system development
∎ Coordinate with the BYLC management and other team members to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the integrated youth activities.
∎ Manage the budget and resources for the youth skills development programs.
∎ Liaise with relevant stakeholders, such as government agencies, NGOs, private sector partners, educational institutions, etc., to ensure their support and collaboration for the youth skills development programs.
∎ Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures for the youth skills development programs.
∎ Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, training, and events related to the integrated youth activities.
∎ Contribute to develop necessary monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure their proper use.
∎ Review and provide feedback on job placement reports, enhancing monitoring functions.
∎ Innovate for quality employment, maintain data integrity, and produce quarterly reports.
∎ Maintain strong relationships with the Department of Youth Development and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate field-level initiatives, workshops, and career counseling.
∎ Share success stories, prepare reports, and contribute to internal and external events.
∎ Conduct research on youth's current situation, challenges, and opportunities in rural and urban contexts using quantitative and qualitative methods.
∎ Document the integrated youth activities' best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
∎ Prepare and submit reports on the youth skills development programs' progress, achievements, and challenges.
∎ Analyze data and feedback from the youth participants and stakeholders to measure the impact and effectiveness of the youth skills development programs.
∎ Provide recommendations for improvement and innovation based on the research findings and documentation.
∎ Candidates must exhibit willingness and flexibility to undertake travel, including stays outside Dhaka. This involves engaging with local communities, comprehending their distinct challenges, and actively participating in community engagement efforts.
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Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

The candidate must be highly motivated and committed to Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)'s values (integrity, respect for others, empathy, excellence in everything we do, practice adaptive leadership, continuous development), vision, mission, and goals.

Send your CV with a cover letter (mandatory) to [email protected], mentioning the position name in the subject line

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected] or Email your CV from My Bdjobs account

Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)
∎ Medona Tower (Level 11 & 12), 28 Mohakhali, C/A. Dhaka
∎ 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.

Address::
∎ Medona Tower (Level 11 & 12), 28 Mohakhali, C/A. Dhaka
∎ 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.

Application Deadline: 15 Sep 2024

Category: NGO/Development