Employment Support Officer (ESO)

Rural Reconstruction Foundation (RRF) is a National level Non-Governmental voluntary Development Organization. Which is working since 1982 for the underprivileged community in many development segments. RRF invites applications from competent candidates for the following position under the project titled ‘Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)’ jointly financed by the world Bank & Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF).

Job Context:

• PKSF has been implementing the ‘Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)’ Project since February 2022 jointly financed by the World Bank and PKSF. The objective of the project is to provide services that can enhance earning opportunities for low-income urban youth, including COVID-19 affected micro-entrepreneurs. The project will provide capacity enhancement support and financial assistance to 2,46,600 low-income youths, young micro-entrepreneurs (MEs) and MEs affected by COVID-19 pandemic & other Shocks. PKSF has been implementing the project through its 90 POs. The project will be completed in June 2026.
• The RAISE project is being implemented across the country through selected Partner Organizations (POs) of PKSF. As one of the Partner Organizations, Rural Reconstruction Foundation (RRF) has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) comprising four personnel. The PIU staff are responsible for implementing the RAISE project in the designated catchment areas of [Insert Upazila(s)] under [Insert District(s)], within the branches where the RAISE project is being carried out.
• Rural Reconstruction Foundation (RRF) is seeking competent Project Implementation Professional/ Professionals for PIU under the RAISE project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) of the positions are given below.

Key Responsibilities:

Career Preparation & Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling during and after training.
• Help apprentices set career goals and plan accordingly.
• Conduct sessions on CV writing, interview preparation, workplace behavior, etc.
• Coordinate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification where applicable.

Employment & Entrepreneurship Support

• Match graduates with job or self-employment opportunities.
• Guide apprentices on business startup and link them with financial and support services.
• Guide apprentices and YME in developing business plans, financial literacy, and basic business management skills.

Employer & Industry Engagement

• Build partnerships with local employers and industries.
• Organize recruitment events, job fairs, and on-site interviews.

Placement Tracking & Monitoring

• Keep records of job placements and follow up on job status and satisfaction.
• Maintain an updated database and track career progress.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with MCPs, POs, local government, and others to create a supportive employment ecosystem.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain records, prepare regular progress reports, and document success stories.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support Community Outreach and Mobilization, especially for marginalized groups (e.g. girls, PWDs, ethnic minorities).
• Oversee enrollment, motivation, and mentoring of apprentices.
• Facilitate access to entrepreneurship training, financing, and wider job markets.
• Promote gender equity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all activities.
• Support research and data collection like tracer studies and labor market assessments.
• Any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the management as required