Deputy Executive Director: Shape the Future of Youth Leadership.

Step into a pivotal leadership role at BYLC, a dynamic organization dedicated to youth
development!

We're on the lookout for a dynamic professional like you to join our team and drive positive
change in youth development. As the Deputy Executive Director, you'll have the opportunity
to shape BYLC's trajectory, ensuring lasting impact and sustainability. We're seeking
individuals with tech-savvy prowess, stellar communication skills, and a proven record in
leadership, program management and execution. If you're passionate about making a
difference and align with BYLC's vision, seize this chance to empower youth and shape
their future with us. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey of impact and growth!

About BYLC: Established in 2009, BYLC (https://bylc.org )-the country's first leadership
institute—builds leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skills in youth from diverse
backgrounds, nurtures their values of integrity, respect and empathy, and connects them to jobs
and business opportunities. Its aim to develop compassionate, competent and courageous leaders,
BYLC envisions that these youth will have a high impact in public, private and civil sectors and
demonstrate proactive actions for positive socio-economic and environmental changes.

Major Responsibilities (detailed Job Description available for candidates shortlisted for interview)

  • Implement organizational vision, mission, goals, values, strategies, policies, plans and
    guidelines for organizational and institutional development, growth and sustainability
  • Strengthen credibility, goodwill and leadership of BYLC nationally and internationally
  • Ensure effectiveness, efficiency, value for money and compliance in BYLC’s operations
    (HR, Admin, IT etc.) and program management
  • Establish a lean management by automation and digitization of BYLC’s program
    management and business processes
  • Ensure quality assurance, knowledge management and growth of plans and programs
    through efficient M&E, and learning mechanisms
  • Achieve excellence in donor-supported project delivery
  • Establish business growth mechanisms for BYLC’s sustainability
  • Strengthen partnerships with existing and potential stakeholders
  • Support the Executive Director in Board and governance related interventions, and
    co-lead in program and operational, management as and when necessary

1. Qualifications

2. a Education

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Consideration may be given to candidates with substantial experience.


2. b Experience

  • At least 15 years of relevant professional experience including at least 8 years in similar senior
    management role in a large development organization


2. c Demonstrated Excellence in

  • Management and leadership
  • Driving for results and innovations
  • Operations, financial and program management, including Project Cycle Management
  • Business development, fundraising, marketing, branding and revenue generation
  • Advanced ICT skills including G-Suite
  • Written and oral communication skills, both in Bangla and English
  • People management and team-building
  • 21st Century Soft Skills
  • Networking, partnership development, marketing and negotiation skills
  • Championing social inclusion, equity, equality, social justice and environment protection

    The candidate must be highly motivated and committed to Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)’s
    values (integrity, respect towards others, empathy, excellence in everything we do, practice adaptive
    leadership, continuous development), vision, mission, and goals.

    2. Location: Head Office, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) Dhaka Office

    3. Duration: 3 years

    4. Compensation: Attractive remuneration package, festival bonus, medical benefit, etc.

    5. Age limit: 50 years

    Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through career@bylc.org with copy to ed@bylc.org on or before May 10, 2024.

    Note:

  • BYLC aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone,
    irrespective of race, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, religion etc.
  • Women are particularly encouraged to apply
  • Any personal persuasion/ phone-call to any BYLC staff will result in immediate disqualification of
    candidature
  • Interview is guaranteed for candidates with disabilities who fulfill the position’s requirement
  • BYLC demonstrates zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination, harassment, abuse. All
    employees must abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, and Child Protection
    Policy of BYLC
  • Internal and external applicants are treated equally in the entire selection process. To ensure
    transparency, internal candidates must have endorsement for potential openings from their line
    manager to apply
  • BYLC does not charge any fee for its recruitment process from candidates so any solicitation of job
    application costs will be regarded as fraudulent