Employment Support Officer

YPSA is going to implement a project titled “Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)” Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar District. This project is supported by the World Bank and PKSF. YPSA is inviting competent candidates to apply for the following position.

Job Title: Employment Support Officer

Duration: Project Period (June 2026); High possibility of contract extension

Age: Maximum 45 Years

No. of Vacancy: 01

Job Responsibilities:

1. Career Preparation & Counseling
   • Provide individual and group counseling during and after training.
   • Help apprentices set career goals and plan accordingly.
   • Conduct sessions on CV writing, interview preparation, workplace behavior, etc.
   • Coordinate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification where applicable.
2. Employment & Entrepreneurship Support
   • Match graduates with job or self-employment opportunities.
   • Guide apprentices on business startup and link them with financial and support services.
   • Guide apprentices and YME in developing business plans, financial literacy, and basic business management skills.
3. Employer & Industry Engagement
   • Build partnerships with local employers and industries.
   • Organize recruitment events, job fairs, and on-site interviews.
4. Placement Tracking & Monitoring
   • Keep records of job placements and follow up on job status and satisfaction.
   • Maintain an updated database and track career progress.
5. Stakeholder Coordination
   • Work with MCPs, POs, local government, and others to create a supportive employment ecosystem.
6. Reporting & Documentation
   • Maintain records, prepare regular progress reports, and document success stories.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Community Outreach and Mobilization, especially for marginalized groups (e.g. girls, PWDs, ethnic minorities).
• Oversee enrollment, motivation, and mentoring of apprentices.
• Facilitate access to entrepreneurship training, financing, and wider job markets.
• Promote gender equity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all activities.
• Support research and data collection like tracer studies and labor market assessments.
• Any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the management as required

Additional Requirements:

• Strong public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of protection principles in humanitarian work.
• Experience in organizing community-level events and sessions.
• Excellent facilitation skills for conducting events and sessions within communities.
• Experience in report writing.
• Willingness to undertake approximately 80% field movement.
• Ability and readiness to travel to hard-to-reach areas, carrying program support materials and logistics as per work plan.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, KoBo Toolbox, WhatsApp, and other relevant tools.
• Effective communication skills in both English and Bengali
• Support Community Outreach and Mobilization, especially for marginalized groups (e.g. girls, PWDs, ethnic minorities).
• Oversee enrollment, motivation, and mentoring of apprentices.
• Facilitate access to entrepreneurship training, financing, and wider job markets.
• Promote gender equity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all activities.
• Support research and data collection like tracer studies and labor market assessments.
• Any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the management as required

Education and Other Qualifications:

• BSc Engineering in CSE/ EEE/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering/IPE from any Govt. approved university. or/
• Master’s in Business Administration/Management/ Economics/ Development Studies/ Social Work/Sociology/ from any Govt. approved university.
• The applicant must have at least one 1st Divisions/Classes or equivalent CGPA in the academic career.
• Applicants having more than one third class/division or equivalent grade in their entire academic record will not be considered eligible.

Experience

• At least 7 years of full-time experience in the field of development sector (only full-time work experiences after Bachelor’s or Master’s degree will be counted).
• Applicants must have 3 years of full-time experience in Skills development/ TVET Management.
• Experience in employment support, training facilitation, career services, Project Management/ Entrepreneurship Development/ Pedagogy Training.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience working with key stakeholders in the skills development and apprenticeship sector, including BTEB, NSDA and relevant private sector actors.
• Experience in implementing or managing national or large-scale apprenticeship or work-based learning programs will be considered an added advantage.

Safeguarding:

• Uphold and promote the organization’s safeguarding policies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults engaged in our activities.
• Immediately report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents of safeguarding breaches in line with the organization’s reporting procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and conduct that fosters a safe and respectful environment for all beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Compensation & Other Benefits:

• 2 Weekly holidays
• Communication bill
• Conveyance as per policy

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar District.

Monthly Consolidated Salary in BDT 47,700/- and other admissible benefits as per Project Budget/Organization policy.

If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply through bdjobs Apply Online by 18/09/2025.

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and violence against women and girls. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position. Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

YPSA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Note: Emergency 02334470996 (office time only)