Background

Friends In Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) is a Bangladeshi non-governmental organisation founded in 1979 under the Societies` Registration Act, 1860. The organisation is also registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau and the Micro Credit Regulatory Authority, of the Government of Bangladesh. The organisation`s societal vision is that of `a vibrant society based on justice, equity, democracy and environmentally sound principles`. It works with the mission to give the disadvantaged women, men and children greater voice, reduce their vulnerability, increase their use of citizenship rights and help them enhance their quality of life.

FIVDB is implementing the `Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)` Project under the Additional Financing phase, implemented by the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) with support from the World Bank, aims to enhance employment opportunities, entrepreneurship development, and economic inclusion for low-income youth and microentrepreneurs. The project aims to enhance employment and income-generating opportunities for low-income youth through skills development, apprenticeship programs, entrepreneurship promotion, access to finance, and other livelihood support interventions. The project places particular emphasis on women, disadvantaged groups, and climate-vulnerable communities, thereby fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Bangladesh.

The RAISE Project is being implemented nationwide through selected Partner Organizations (POs) of PKSF. As a Partner Organization of PKSF, FIVDB is responsible for implementing the project within its designated operational area in accordance with the project objectives and implementation guidelines. The duration of the Project is 4 years (up to June 2030).

To ensure effective implementation of the project and achievement of its intended outcomes, FIVDB invites applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for Training and Employment Support Officer (TESO) position under the RAISE Project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the position are provided below.

Key Responsibilities

a) Training facilitation and capacity building

• Prepare a comprehensive training plan and conduct Life Skills, Business Management and Entrepreneurship Development (BMED), and Risk Management and Business Continuity (RMBC) training sessions in accordance with approved curricula, training manuals, and project guidelines.

• Prepare and deliver training sessions by developing session plans, training materials, presentations, handouts, and practical exercises, while facilitating interactive learning through participatory methods such as group discussions, case studies, role plays, simulations, and practical demonstrations to achieve effective learning outcomes.