UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy Announcement

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:

Position # 02. Principal - UIST

Job Purpose:  Take a lead and proactive role to transform the UIST into a Center for Excellence in TVET in Bangladesh in line with UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission and goals, ensure its effective and efficient management, growth and sustainability.

Job Location:  Dhaka and Chittagong

Number of vacancy: 02 (Two)

Responsibilities:

A. Strategic (30%):

1. Strengthen the identity, goodwill and credibility of the UIST

  • Develop the Values, Vision, Mission and Goals of the UIST in line with UCEP Bangladesh Values, Vision, Mission and Goals and lead the UIST to achieve these.
  • Establish necessary partnerships and collaborations with appropriate academic / technical institutions, government, industry / enterprises / private sector agencies, national & international accreditation agencies etc. for relevant assessment, certification and accreditation
  • Carry out social mobilization & community awareness campaigns, advocacy events, organize events on national and related international days and other interventions leading to strengthen identity, reputation, credibility and goodwill
  • Set high standards in personal, social and academic achievement throughout the UIST community.
  • Represent the UIST in various forums with guidance of supervisor
  • Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

2. Ensure sustainability of the UIST:

  • Develop a Business Plan with short and long term strategic plans, marketing & fundraising strategies, and ensure effective implementation to ensure necessary revenue generation and sustainability of the UIST
  • Establish networks and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to introduce and market the services of UIST and identify new opportunities for fundraising / training and technical support;
  • Ensure necessary communication, marketing, branding, partnership development and fundraising interventions are undertaken for the UIST with guidance from the Strategy, Knowledge Management and Corporate Affairs Department of UCEP Bangladesh

B. Operational (40%):

1. Ensure the effective and efficient management of the UIST and strengthen business processes:

  • Establish and maintain necessary rapport with the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) and other relevant agencies and lead the UIST in accordance with policies and guidelines of BTEB and UCEP Bangladesh.
  • Ensure timely compliances of BTEB rules and regulation applicable for UIST
  • Ensure necessary registrations (as a Registered Training Organization (RTO) and a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Centre) are timely updated / renewed as required
  • Proactively seek other national and international accreditations and registrations for institutional growth
  • Develop and ensure effective and efficient implementation of an Operational Manual in line with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) guidelines, UCEP Bangladesh policies and related country laws.
  • Develop and properly implement Annual Operational Plan for the UIST and Annual Work Plans of all staff.
  • Ensure implementation of all relevant UCEP Bangladesh policies and guidelines
  • Principles of Decent Work are adhered to within the UIST and annual Risk assessments and assessments of Occupational Health and Safety are duly conducted
  • Practices of Social Inclusion is adhered to during staff recruitment and student enrollment
  • Develop and manage effectively Annual Budget including revenue & expenditures ensuring cost effectiveness and value for money
  • Organize timely necessary audits and ensure proper follow up of recommendations
  • Ensure all procurements take place in time, maintaining UCEP Bangladesh policies and guidelines and ensuring transperency, cost effectiveness and highest quality.
  • Organize timely the meetings of the UIST Management Committee and other critical meetings and ensure follow up of decisions.
  • Ensure necessary infrastructure and equipment are available and properly maintained, including:
  • training facilities, classes, workshops (for generic and trade specific competencies), resource
  • centre, library, stores, teacher’s rooms, equipment / arrangements etc.
  • Develop strategies and mechanisms for aligning UIST, its business processes and services with technological advancements of markets both at home and abroad.
  • automated mechanisms are introduced and effectively maintained for access control, attendance-salary synchronization, filing, documentation, reporting, database management (including establishing a Job Portal), M&E and MIS, human resource management, administration and management of finance and accounts etc.
  • setting up and maintaining the UIST Alumnae Association with necessary automated data base

2. Ensure quality assurance of service delivery:

  • Ensure necessary teaching learning materials for theoretical, practical and industrial attachments are developed, used and updated as needed including:  subject wise syllabus, curriculums, session and lesson plans (in accordance with CBT methodology) and presentations, CBLM for each unit of competency, co-curricular materials, earners record and log books, trainee progress charts etc following BTEB guideline.
  • Organize market surveys to identify high demand occupations in economic growth sectors and ensure development and implementation of fee based training packages for learners (youth and adults) and professionals (teachers, instructors, assessors, supervisors, managers etc.)
  • To ensure high quality teaching- learning and better academic result through effective supervision and monitoring.
  • To monitor and ensure the students centered teaching-learning process.
  • To take lead for development of ‘Tech-based’ monitoring system and availability of real time data for the management
  • To monitor faculties’ self- preparation, lesson plan and lecture sheet are available during the teaching.
  • To supervise all activities of the running programs on a regular basis to judge the qualities and encourage all concerned to achieve the goal.
  • To plan and organized different events and co-curricular activities.
  • To maintain liaison with government bodies to ensure affiliation, education materials, permissions, approvals and other requirements as when necessary.
  • To manage the assets (including land, infrastructure, vehicle, etc.) and ensure legal, insurance, audit and other compliances of the asset management.
  • To establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all fixed assets, supplies, materials and equipment.
  • To develop and administer the routine maintenance, and coordinate all activities within the UIST building.
  • All procurements and placements take place in time, maintaining UCEP Bangladesh guidelines and ensuring highest quality.
  • To communicate with the Management Committee regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the UIST.
  • To plan and host various visit of management, SMT, media and others.
  • To ensure timely reporting of all kinds.
  • Proactively bring about necessary changes which will lead to improved administration, supervision and opportunity for student learning and development.
  • Ensure that UIST is a safe, dignified and secure learning environment for all students, staff and visitors.
  • Attend events as required for networking and capacity building purpose with guidance of supervisor.
  • Take lead in organizing, planning, monitoring and programme administration and management.
  • Prepare necessary reports proposals, business plans, concept notes, progress reports etc.
  • Ensure delivery of results maintaining excellent quality under high pressure and tight deadlines
  • Ensure that
    • effective communication is maintained and necessary information is provided to prospective students, guardians and stakeholders as needed
    • all training packages include theoretical courses, practical courses and industrial attachments
    • Competency Based Training, Competency Based Assessment is properly conducted and  learners avail Decent Work
    • learners are timely enrolled as per UIST targets, assessed (pre, formative, summative etc.) oriented and ready for class following BTEB guideline.
    • drop-out is prevented but if this happens, seats do not remain vacant but learners are immediately replaced.
    • class room monitoring, evaluations, supervision and learning mechanisms are effective
    • learners attend classes in time, complete training and maintain discipline.
    • learners are assessed, certified and accredited in time.
    • necessary partnerships and collaborations are set up with industry / enterprises / private sector agencies for industrial attachment / apprenticeships as the need of specific training courses
    • cleanliness and minimization of carbon footprints of the UIST.
    • at least 1 research for the UIST is conducted annually and the findings disseminated in time with guidance from the Strategy, Knowledge Management and Corporate Affairs Department of UCEP Bangladesh
    • participation of the UIST, its staff and students in all relevant national and international skills development related events /competitions etc.

C. People Management (40%):

  • Recruit, manage, supervise and ensure quality of service delivery of necessary human resources including teachers, resource persons, technical experts, instructors, trainers, assessors and other UIST staff
  • Ensure
  • students’ enrolment targets of UIST are reached.
  • all staff Job Descriptions (JDs) are updated, well understood and followed by staff. In this regard, ensure development and follow up of Key Performance Indicators, their Means of Verification and Annual Performance Objectives.
  • 360 degree Performance Appraisal System is functional and mid-term and annual performance Appraisals of all staff is carried out in due time.
  • Professional development & career planning mechanism for staff.
  • all staff are trained on and maintains UCEP Bangladesh & UIST  rules, regulations and values
  • all staff carry out their roles and responsibilities with due diligence and demonstrate professionalism in attitude, conduct and behaviour
  • all students are oriented on UCEP Bangladesh policies, values and relevant rules & regulations
  • all staff contribute to the success of the UIST
  • necessary systems are in place for staff management, including development, review and follow up of staff work plans, conducting weekly progress review meetings, carrying out bi-annual and annual performance assessments.
  • staff development plan is in place and functional.
  • effective mechanisms are in place to identify managerial and service delivery related problems and proactively resolve issues in time.
  • necessary reward and punishment system is in place and effectively implemented
  • promotion of   positive culture which tangibly reflects the values of UIST.
  • Take a leadership role in mentoring, coaching and training of the academic and management staff for achieving high quality of technical education.
  • Maintain effective communication to keep the staff, students, and parents properly informed.
  • Provide necessary leadership, mentor, coach, supervise, and manage the UIST staff and students

Essential Requirements:

  • MSc/BSc in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering/Technical Education with excellent academic records
  • Minimum 12 years of academic experience out of a minimum of 3 years academic leadership / management position as Vice-Principal in a reputed institute
  • Preference will be given to certification in CBT&A, NTVQF level-IV and above
  • Well conversant on macro policies, Skills Development policy and other relevant national and international policies
  • Must have a strong commitment for a long-term career in academic institute
  • Excellent Communication skills both in English and Bangla.
  • Demonstrated experience in networking with public (including the Bangladesh Technical Education Board / BTEB, National Skills Development Council / NSDC etc.) and private (including the Industry Skills Councils / ISCs) sector
  • Demonstrated success in promoting social inclusion
  • Excellent ICT skills including MS Office (particularly Word and Excel), Power Point Presentation
  • Age limit for the applicant would be maximum 45 years. Management has the ability to make an exceptions based on qualifications.

Salary & benefits for all positions:

  • Salary and Benefits are as per policy of the organization.

Instructions for application:
Interested candidates should apply to http://career.ucepbd.org on or before 28 June 2018. 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 right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

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