Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Age 26 to 35 years

• Experience working with youth organizations, job placement in any project, field management, and NGO/ development organization
• Experience working with youth organizations, project field management, and training in any NGO/ development organization
• Experience in training, learning, and development management for USAID-funded projects will give an advantage.
• Required Technical skills: Understating of the current job market and HR tools and techniques regarding recruitment.
• Experience in training planning, coordination, and field operations.
• Connection with employers like Garments industries, Manufacturing industry, BEPZA, and Governments partners.
• 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 various industry, employers and in Dhaka, 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.

Responsibilities & Context

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 Job Placement Officer will work under direct supervision of Manager – Skills and Employment of the 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 Job Placement Officer will work closely with local employers, training providers, and youth participants to identify suitable job opportunities and facilitate job placements. The position holder will organize networking events, support the implementation of job fairs, and provide career guidance and counseling to young job seekers. The officer will also support employers in identifying and recruiting qualified young candidates. S/he will ensure job placement of youth from NEET and EET community. This position will be based in Dhaka but s/he needs to frequently travel to two Spokes (sub hub office) in Gazipur and Manikganj district under Dhaka North Hub of USAID Bijoyee Activity, BYLC. Contract

Duration: 3 years with possibility of extension for further period as per project requirement.
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(80%):

Closely work with the Project team to support the development of the training module including suggestions for updates and improvements in alignment with the project goal.

Create a database and maintain relationships with employers and organizations’ networks for job placement.

Collaboration of working relations with all inter-departments and share the findings from Employers.

Must understand the NEET and EET youth-related issues in respective project areas.

Collaborate, develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers, community organizations, and youth participants to identify suitable job opportunities and foster partnerships.

Organize and participate in networking events with local employers, educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to establish strong partnerships and a robust job placement network.

Must have an understanding of the NEET and EET youth-related issues in respective project areas.

Assist employers in identifying and recruiting qualified young candidates for their job openings.

Stay up-to-date with labor market trends, industry demands, and evolving job-seeking strategies.

Provide career guidance and counseling to young job seekers, helping them develop their job-seeking skills.

Facilitate job placements for young job seekers by matching their skills and aspirations with available job openings.

Organize networking events to connect employers and job seekers, fostering mutually beneficial relationships.

Support the planning and execution of job fairs to showcase job opportunities and promote employer-youth interactions.

Maintain a comprehensive database of job seekers and available job opportunities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.

Monitor and report on job placement success rates to meet the target of project and skills program effectiveness.

Ensure adherence to all program and legal requirements in job placement activities.

People Management and Relationship Building(10%):

Manage and ensure different initiatives for the capacity building of team members.

Provide guidance and mentorship to youth participants throughout their job placement journey, fostering their personal and professional growth. Maintain functional relationships with local government, community people, other partner organizations, and with local stakeholders and beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders for the 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.

Desired candidate profile:

Essential Requirements: The Job Placement Officer will lead the job placement of NEET and EET group youth unit 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.