Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center looking for an Innovation Grants Officer

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center is the first leadership institution in Bangladesh.

Vacancy: Not specified

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Contractual

Role: Innovation Grants Officer

Job Responsibilities:

• Understanding of design curriculum and facilitation for soft skills training.
• Strengthen youth leadership through targeted support of local youth-led and youth-serving organizations to promote youth participation as decision-makers and key contributors to individual, household, community, and national well-being.
• Strengthen youth systems, in partnership with youth, to provide more coordinated and effective services, practices, and policies that embody the principles of BYLC.
• BYLC's Strategies and project goals, policies, plans, and guidelines are properly maintained.
• Support to enhance and establish strategies for organizational and institutional development, growth, and sustainability.
• Initiatives to enhance BYLC's image and leadership role nationally and globally.
• Institutional and program regulatory approvals and adherence to country laws and regulations.
• Promote and always practice BYLC Values (Integrity, Respect Towards Others, Empathy, Excellence in Everything We Do, Continuous Development, and Practice Adapting Leadership).
• Ensure the safeguarding and protection of the life and dignity of all associated personnel of BYLC and the assets and property.
• Grants Management: Track the disbursement and utilization of BDT 10,000 funds provided to trained entrepreneurs.
• Ensure compliance with grant guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Manage the allocation of small grants provided during the training to Youth Leading Organizations (YLOs).
• Capacity Building: Collaborate with Youth Leading Organizations (YLOs) to enhance their organizational capacity.
• Provide guidance and support to YLOs to boost their operational efficiency and overall growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with entrepreneurs, YLOs, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between entrepreneurs and the organization to facilitate communication and problem-solving.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Collect and analyze data related to grant utilization and impact.
• Prepare regular reports on the progress and outcomes of innovation grants and YLO development.
• Innovation Promotion: Identify opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization and the community.
• Encourage and support entrepreneurs in developing and implementing innovative projects that have business potential.
• People Management and Relationship Building: (10%)
• Conduct regular meetings and contribute to helping team members understand and establish goals and responsibilities to increase their capacity and engagement.
• Receive feedback from team members and transform their feedback into action for continuous improvement and employee satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain inter-departmental collaboration and coordination concerning effective and efficient management
• Establish and maintain liaison with existing and potential external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Candidates with a Degree of Master's in Business, Social Science, or any other discipline.
• Experience Requirements: At least 3 years (s).

Additional Requirements:

• Experience: At least 03 years (s) of a similar level of experience.
• Experience in Business, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit Management, etc.
• Experience in project finance and grants management and administration.
• Experience working with youth organizations, project field management, and training in any NGO/ development organization.
• Experience in training, learning, and development management for USAID-funded projects will give an advantage.
• Required technical skills: Strong understanding of financial concepts and entrepreneurship principles.
• Experience in project planning, coordination, and field implementation.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both Bangla and English.
• Oral and written language skills in Bengali and English.
• Excellent skills in G Suite (including Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive), presentation, advanced MS Excel, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Effective coordination and collaboration with the government, local youth organizations, and the community in Manikganj and Gazipur.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Required Soft Skills: Self-motivated and self-driven individuals can promote community engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours is a critical requirement for this role.
• Should be dedicated to daily task completion.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, work independently, set priorities, effectively manage time and staff, and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork, Communication, Proactiveness, and Commitment to public service.
• Integrity and demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Keenness in knowledge sharing and continuous development.
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback with attention to detail.

Job Location: Dhaka.

Salary: Not specified.

Benefits: As per the Company policy.

Application Deadline: 29 0ctober, 2023

Application pro:

• Send your CV with a cover letter (mandatory) to career@bylc.org mentioning the position name in the subject line