A loving home for every child

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SOS Children's Village International in Bangladesh (www.sos-bangladesh.org) is a non-governmental social devolvement organisation provides care for the children who have lost parental care or who are at risk of losing parental care and deprived of caring family environment. SOS Children’s Village International is probably the largest private child welfare humanitarian organization working more than 130 countries and territories in the world. In Bangladesh, we started our operations in Dhaka in 1972, and since then we have expanded our activities from here to Rajshahi, Khulna, Bagerhat, Chattogram, Bogura and Sylhet.

Our Programmes contribute to delivering on SDGs with a special focus on our target group to improve national social protection system, fighting inequalities, promoting access to quality education, strengthening youth employability and ending violence against children.

SOS Bangladesh is seeking competent candidates for the smooth operation of the following position.

Position: Project Officer – Enterprise Development & Private Sector Engagement.

Location of Job: Any SOS Location in Bangladesh

Nature of Job: Fixed Term Contract (Yearly renewable based on performance)

Area of Key Responsibilities:

  • Support design and delivery of entrepreneurship and business development training for youth, women, and other target beneficiaries.
  • Integrate green skills and sustainable business practices into all training modules.
  • Facilitate the establishment and growth of cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) through access to finance, mentorship, business advisory services, and market information.
  • Strengthen linkages between emerging entrepreneurs and relevant financial and technical support institutions.
  • Conduct enterprise assessments and develop business support plans.
  • Identify and build partnerships with private sector entities for employment, internship, and supply chain integration.
  • Work closely with the employers and professional networks so right holders can be placed in paid internships, wage employment or self-employment.
  • Facilitate dialogue between communities, SMEs, and private companies to identify mutual business opportunities.
  • Support co-creation of inclusive business models and value chain interventions.
  • Monitor and document private sector engagement outcomes and best practices.
  • Assist in preparing detailed implementation plans, budgets, and activity reports.
  • Ensure timely delivery of activities according to project plans and donor requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (livelihoods, gender, M&E, etc.) for effective project delivery.
  • Participate in coordination meetings, field visits, and stakeholder consultations.
  • Collect and analyze data on enterprise development and private sector initiatives.
  • Prepare progress reports, case studies, and success stories.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation teams in data collection and learning documentation.
  • Take necessary actions for special assignments and additional responsibilities provided by the Line Manager
  • Contribute to adaptive management and scaling up of successful interventions.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Graduation degree in any discipline (preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Environmental Science, or Social Sciences) with a focus on workforce development and a strong foundation in private sector development. At least 2nd Division/Class or equivalent in all public examinations.
  • 5 years’ experience in enterprise development, youth employment, livelihood promotion, or private sector engagement.
  • Knowledge and understanding of green economy, sustainable enterprises, and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) concepts.
  • Adequate knowledge and skills in computer applications, especially MS Office packages, digital communication tools, and flexibility to work with project management software.

Salary & Benefits: As per Organisation Policy (Negotiable for highly competent candidates).

SOS Children’s Villages provide equal employment opportunities to all employees & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class. SOS Children´s Villages complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We strictly follow the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and zero-tolerance neither on sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse nor fraud and corruption, amongst other safeguarding aspects. All co-workers must understand, respect and follow the rights of children to live without fear of abuse. The organization cherishes a non-smoking working environment.

Application through the prescribed form is mandatory. An application without the prescribed form will be automatically rejected. Competent women are encouraged to apply.

SOS Bangladesh reserves the rights to accept or reject your application at any stage and only short-listed candidates will be called for Interview.

Interested Candidates are requested to apply online through e-mail at jobs@sos-bangladesh.org  (mentioning the Position Name applied for in the subject of the e-mail) with a Cover Letter along with our prescribed “Employment Application Form” (please download from www.sos-bangladesh.org/download) in PDF format & rename in your full name & e-mail to “Director-HR, SOS Children's Village International in Bangladesh” on or before 16 November 2025