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 Purpose: To contribute to develop and implement Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Programme Development strategies related to ICT for UCEP Bangladesh at central and regional level in line with organizational policy guidelines and relevant national regulations.

Job Location: Head Office

Responsibilities:

• To contribute to upgradation of existing and development of new ICT related courses for UCEP Bangladesh’s programmes and social enterprises based on market analysis and global changes related to ICT, Automation in Industry, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Block Chain Management, etc. 
• To develop a business plan for social enterprises and other programmes in relation to ICT courses.
• To develop and maintain database of UCEP Alumni, provide technical support for UCEP Job Portal, Donor Database etc.
• To assess ICT requirement for effective and efficient program and business management of UCEP Bangladesh.
• To contribute to develop ICT strategy of UCEP Bangladesh and ensure its implementation at central and regional level.
• To contribute to review organizational needs in line with changing context and developments at national and international level and upgrade ICT strategy and related services accordingly.
• To develop and maintain necessary capacity based on approved training plan of relevant staff in relation to effective and efficient usage of ICT related programmes and services.
• To contribute to conduct risk assessment systematically and ensure highest level security, integrity and confidentiality in regard to all ICT related organizational (central and regional level) systems, related programmes and services including data management, storage, archiving and reporting.
• To provide technical support to all departments (central and regional level) based on a result based annual plan and other support as and when required.
• To contribute to preserve tangible and intangible ICT related data and assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
• To contribute to prepare budget of ICT department and ensure effective and efficient implementation.
• To improve and maintain quality of ICT related services by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• To ensure ethical requirements and legal compliances in ICT related issues. 
• To contribute in managing websites of UCEP Bangladesh.
• To carry out other relevant tasks assigned by the Authority as and when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Masters in Computer Science and Engineering / Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or B.Sc in Computer Science and Engineering / Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• 4 years of relevant professional experience including at least 1 year in mid-level role of managing ICT in a large organization for Masters degree holders. Or 6 years of relevant professional experience including at least 2 years in mid-level role of managing ICT in a large organization for B.Sc. degree holders. 
• Preference will be given to candidates having demonstrated experience in developing and managing ICT related certified programmes and database management.
• Excellent command of communication skills both in Bangla and English.
• Excellent computer operating skills & conversant with latest ICT related hardware and software.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and team player.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
• Age limit for the applicant would be 35 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.