ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to achieve greater human rights for all and defeat poverty.

ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

Instructor - Tailoring and Hand Stitching
(Women are encouraged to apply)

Key responsibilities include (not limited to):

Skills Training Delivery (50% of time)

• Conduct practical sessions on tailoring techniques, including fabric cutting, pattern making, and stitching garments in 3 Camps.
  
• Teach hand decorative stitching to program participants.
  
• Ensure participants gain confidence in tailoring and hand stitching through hands-on practice.

Curriculum Design and Implementation: (5% of time)

• Develop a step-by-step training curriculum tailored to participants' skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners.
  
• Incorporate culturally relevant designs and techniques into the curriculum.
  
• Update training modules based on feedback and emerging market trends.

Participant Support and Assessment: (10% of time)

• Evaluate participants’ progress through regular assessments and provide constructive feedback.
  
• Offer one-on-one mentorship to address specific challenges and build participant confidence.
  
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation.
  

Product Development and Market Orientation: (10% of time)

• Guide participants in creating high-quality, market-ready garments and stitched items.
• Share insights into design, finishing, and quality control to enhance product appeal.
• Educate participants on current fashion trends and market demands for tailored and hand-stitched items.

Resource and Safety Management: (5% of time)

• Manage sewing machines, hand stitching tools, and materials, ensuring their proper maintenance and use.
  
• Ensure the training environment adheres to safety and hygiene standards.
  
• Prepare and communicate a list of required tools and materials for training sessions.

Coordination and Collaboration: (5% of time)

• Work closely with the Project Officer and other team members to align tailoring and stitching activities with broader program goals.
  
• Collaborate with market linkage staff to connect participants with potential buyers, local businesses, or cooperatives.
  
• Engage with community leaders and stakeholders to promote the program and its benefits.

Reporting and Documentation: 5%

• Maintain detailed records of participant attendance, progress, and achievements.
  
• Document success stories to highlight the program’s impact on participants' lives.
  
• Submit periodic reports to the Project Officer, including recommendations for program improvements.

Embedding Feminist Leadership Principles and Anti-Racism Practices: 10%

• Act as a role model by embodying Feminist Leadership Principles in daily work and team interactions.
  
• Foster team awareness and create a supportive environment for adopting Feminist Leadership Principles.
  
• Actively promote anti-racism practices and ensure personal and team actions reflect this commitment.

Required Educational Qualification and Experience

Education & Training:

• Certification or formal training in tailoring, hand stitching is preferred.
  
• Minimum secondary education is necessary; additional training in vocational education is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of practical experience in tailoring and hand stitching, including garment production or similar work.
  
• Experience in training or mentoring individuals, particularly women and youth in low-resource settings, is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in tailoring techniques such as pattern making, fabric cutting and hand stitching.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage participants effectively.
  
• Ability to deliver training to participants with diverse learning needs, including those with low literacy levels.
  
• Knowledge of quality control standards and market requirements for tailored products.

Cultural Awareness:

Familiarity with Rohingya cultural and social norms is highly desirable to ensure culturally sensitive training

Language and Technology:

• Fluency in Bangla is required; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian is an asset.
  
• Basic proficiency in using digital tools for record-keeping or creating training materials is advantageous.

Other Requirements:

Commitment to empowering women and promoting gender equality

Relationships

• S/he will report to Project Officer – Empowerment and Sustainability. S/he will work as a team member in this project.

Application instructions
Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:

• Last date of application is 15 September 2025
  
• Please click here to submit your application. (ActionAid only received applications through this online recruitment module)
  

ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.

N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions with ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.