Employment Support Officer at HEED Bangladesh

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the social development sector? The Employment Support Officer role offers a unique opportunity to work with youth and communities, helping them gain access to employment, skills development, and entrepreneurship opportunities across Bangladesh. This position is ideal for professionals with experience in employment support, career counseling, skills development, and NGO project management who are looking to advance their career while contributing to social change.

As an Employment Support Officer, you will play a key role in guiding youth through career preparation and development, supporting apprentices and job seekers, and facilitating connections with employers and industries. Your responsibilities will include providing individual and group counseling, assisting in CV writing, interview preparation, and offering guidance on workplace behavior and professional development. You will also coordinate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification and support youth in achieving their career goals.

The role also involves employer and industry engagement, including building partnerships with local businesses, organizing recruitment events, and hosting job fairs. Tracking and monitoring employment placements is essential, and you will maintain an updated database of career progress and success stories. Close collaboration with key stakeholders such as NGOs, government agencies, and private sector actors will ensure a robust employment ecosystem that supports youth from marginalized communities. If you are committed to promoting youth employment, career development, and skills advancement in Bangladesh, this is your chance to make a real difference. Apply today to join a dynamic team and take your career to the next level as an Employment Support Officer, contributing to the growth and empowerment of communities nationwide.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree: CSE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or IPE from a government-approved university.
Master’s Degree: MBA, Management, Economics, Development Studies, Social Work, or Sociology.
Minimum 1st Division/Class or equivalent CGPA in academic career.
Professional Experience: At least 7 years, with a minimum of 3 years in skills development, employment support, or TVET management.
Preference for candidates with prior experience in NGO project management and working with stakeholders in apprenticeship programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Career Preparation & Counseling

Provide individual and group counseling sessions for apprentices during and after training.
Assist apprentices in setting career goals and planning professional paths.
Conduct workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, workplace behavior, and professional ethics.
Coordinate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification where applicable.

2. Employment & Entrepreneurship Support

Match graduates with suitable job or self-employment opportunities.
Guide apprentices on business start-ups and connect them with financial and support services.
Support development of business plans, financial literacy, and basic management skills.

3. Employer & Industry Engagement

Establish partnerships with local employers and industry stakeholders.
Organize recruitment events, job fairs, and on-site interviews.

4. Placement Tracking & Monitoring

Maintain detailed records of job placements and follow up on employment satisfaction.
Update and monitor apprentice career progress using digital databases.

5. Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

Collaborate with Master Craftspersons (MCPs), Partner Organizations (POs), and local government.
Prepare regular progress reports, maintain documentation, and highlight success stories.

6. Community Outreach & Inclusion

Support outreach and mobilization of marginalized groups including girls, PWDs, and ethnic minorities.
Promote gender equity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all activities.

Skills & Competencies

Proficient in MS Office
Excellent communication in English and Bangla
Self-motivated, adaptable, team-oriented, and passionate about social development
Willingness to travel frequently for field visits and program monitoring

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly salary and additional benefits including Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho Allowance, and Mobile Allowance as per organizational policy.
All salaries and benefits are subject to applicable taxes as per Government of Bangladesh regulations.

Apply Procedure

Hard Copy

If you feel eligible, please apply with full confidence to the following address with 2 copies p.p. size photos, cover letter, CV, photocopies of all educational certifications, training & experience certificates on or before 21 Aug, 2025 (before 5:00 P.M.) to the following address : HRM Department, HEED Bangladesh, Plot-19, Block-A, Section-11,Mirpur, Dhaka-1216 or email: jobsheed@gmail.com

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply`

HEED Bangladesh the authority reserves the right to cancel one or any applications at any stage of the recruitment process.