UCEP Bangladesh is a non-profit and non-government organization working with the motto “help to learn skills to earn”! It serves children and youth and its programme includes second chance education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), support for job placement and advocacy for ensuring increased employability and Decent Work. UCEP Bangladesh has special focus on inclusion therefore, gives priority to the underprivileged. At present, UCEP Bangladesh works in 10 districts of the country. To learn more, please visit www.ucepbd.org .

All positions with UCEP Bangladesh are performance based, contractual and transferable. The following openings are now available:

Job Location: Regional Office

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• To clearly articulate and implement effectively vision, mission and goals of UCEP Bangladesh.
• To ensure conducive and inclusive learning and working environment and promote a culture which tangibly reflects the values of UCEP Bangladesh.
• To set high standards in personal, social and academic achievements throughout UCEP's regional programs.
• To contribute to develop necessary policies and guidelines for UCEP Bangladesh and ensure implementation.
• To ensure transparency, integrity and other governance and compliance principles.
• To take a leadership role in mentoring, coaching and training of regional staff for achieving high quality of programs and other services.
• To take a leadership role in continuing analysis of UCEP’s existing regional programs for its effective management and future growth.
• To develop and ensure implementation of a business plan aiming towards sustainability with short, medium and long term strategic plans and business goals.
• To contribute to ensure financial sustainability of UCEP Bangladesh.

Program Development

• To assess contextual changes and market demands and ensure relevancy of UCEP programs at regional level.
• To contribute to develop and ensure implementation of programs strategies.
• To assess capacity and expertise of regional staff in line with programs requirements and ensure necessary development.
• To ensure availability of necessary resources (funds, human resources, infrastructure, facilities, appropriate technology etc.) for delivering quality programs.
• To contribute to the development of communication, marketing, branding and advocacy strategies of UCEP Bangladesh and ensure implementation.
• To act as the spokesperson in different regional forums for UCEP Bangladesh under the guidance of supervisor.
• To take necessary steps to market the UCEP’s programs to the local and regional community.
• To ensure achievement of business goals and regional programs target.
• To help in carrying out various research, development works and ensure documentation and dissemination.

Financial management

• To prepare annual plan and budget and make financial decision of UCEP Bangladesh regional program according to its business plan.
• To ensure implementation of annual plan and budget in a compliant, efficient and effective manner as per UCEP Bangladesh policies and relevant government rules.
• To control all procurements, revenue & expenditure budget following policies of UCEP Bangladesh.

Supervision and Monitoring

• To ensure high quality teaching – learning process and better academic result through effective supervision and monitoring mechanisms using modern technology based software where relevant.
• To supervise UCEP regional programs activities on a regular basis for ensuring qualities of services and overall management.
• To ensure timely preparation and submission of necessary reports (monthly programs and financial report, quarterly and six monthly progress report etc.) 

Professional development

• To lead timely performance appraisal of all regional staff and make action plan for their professional development based on proper analysis.
• To ensure necessary resource pool is in place for carrying out UCEP regional operations.
• To ensure efficient management of human resources at regional level.
• To contribute to develop and maintain annual training plan.

Health and safety

• To ensure that all regional entities of UCEP Bangladesh have a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff.
• To ensure adherence to Decent Work (eg. Occupational Health and Safety, equipment safety, personal safety etc.) within all UCEP entities at regional level.
• To ensure implementation of “Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment” of UCEP Bangladesh.
• To coordinate with Head Office for periodic Risk Assessment.

Managerial responsibilities

• To plan and organize different events and activities at regional level.
• To ensure proper management of regional offices of UCEP Bangladesh (eg. assets, vehicles, legal affairs, human resources, insurance, audit, security etc.)
• To plan and host various visits of donors, management, government, SMT, media and others.
• To organize regular meetings with SMT–RMT, Regional Management Team (RMT), Advisory Council, Employers Committee, Sector Skills Planning Committee and other committees.
• To establish and ensure maintenance of an effective inventory system for all assets, supplies, materials and equipment.
• To encourage and initiate continued improvement in curriculum and teaching methods in cooperation with the Technical Backstopping Team at Head Office.
• To maintain effective communication with all stakeholders including staff, students, parents etc.
• To recommend changes which will lead to improved administration, supervision and opportunity for development of UCEP Bangladesh and lead the process as and when required.
• To maintain liaison with government bodies to ensure DC clearance certificate, affiliation from relevant agencies, permissions, approvals and other requirements as and when necessary.
• To establish network with ISC, private sector, employers etc. for guidance and supports.
• To ensure inclusive environment (including infrastructure and facilities) for students and staff with any type of impairments or disadvantaged socio-economic background.
• To ensure efficient management of transport, cleaning, security, cooking and other services in the region.
• To ensure child and youth, particularly female friendly school environment at regional level.
• To ensure timely addressing of grievances, complaints and disciplinary issues at regional level following policies and procedures.
• To carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements:

• Masters in relevant Social Sciences, Business related discipline/B.Sc in Engineering. Preference will be given to the candidates having Masters in Business Administration/Enterprise Development.
• 8 years of relevant professional experience including at least 3 years as manager in a large development organization.
• Excellent command on communication skills in both Bangla and English.
• Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for social development works.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Willingness to transfer at any place where UCEP has its activities.
• Age limit for the applicant would be 45 years. Management has the ability to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Salary & benefits:
Salary and Benefits are as per policy of the organization.

Apply instruction:
Interested candidates should apply to http://career.ucepbd.org  on or before 27 November 2017. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted and may be requested for more information. The authority reserves the right to accept/reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Direct application to any UCEP Bangladesh staff, any communication in regard to the application or any attempt to influence the process will immediately disqualify candidacy. UCEP Bangladesh is actively trying to increase equity and gender parity in the organization. Therefore, qualified women and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are especially encouraged to apply. The compulsory age of retirement is 60 years.

Interested candidates may visit www.ucepbd.org and www.bdjobs.com for details.
Note: Management has the ability to make exceptions based on qualifications.