Project Summary

The Executive Development Centre (EDC) under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP), Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, has been established at the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), Brac University to offer the Post Graduate Diploma in Knitwear Industry Management (PGD-KIM).

About BIGD

By influencing policy and practice through rigorous research and quality academic programs, BIGD aims to promote innovation in governance and development processes toward a more just and prosperous society. Partnering with academics around the world, BIGD conducts multi-methods research on governance and development issues in close collaboration with several crucial departments of the Government of Bangladesh, large non-profits such as BRAC, and international organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. BIGD oversees BRAC International’s Independent Research and Evaluation Cell (IERC), which works in ten countries
across Asia and Africa. BIGD also hosts the Country Office of the International Growth Centre (IGC), London School of Economics (LSE); and the ED of BIGD heads the IGC Country Office.

Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Ensuring effective implementation of administrative management, classroom/online training, and Internship
  of all courses in the PGD program in support of Assistant Directors
• Perform administrative tasks related to the advertisement, the application process, admission test and result publications, etc under the supervision of Assistant Directors
• Prepare class schedules for classroom/online training and internship in agreement with the set criteria of Skills Development Coordination and Monitoring Unit (SDCMU)-SICIP, maintain communication with faculty members and manage training materials and logistics under the supervision of Assistant Directors
• Provide entry of student enrolment and class attendance data on TMS
• Assist in planning and preparation of internal meetings and other related issues
• Maintain a tidy and organised work area
• Assist the Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Directors in maintaining interactions with BRACU’s academic
  and administrative procedures
• Ensure smooth and timely logistic support for all activities of the EDC Programme
• Arrange all travel and other logistic support and prepare expenses and invoices thereon
• Arrange for travel and logistical support for Project Staff and stakeholders inside and outside EDC
• Coordinate administrative and logistical support required to organize program events including orientation,
  workshops, etc
• Prepare and update the training-related reports, trainees’ data, communication to the trainees, results, and
  other related documents
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by EDC’s directors

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum MBA or master’s degree in any discipline from any recognized university in Bangladesh
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Preferable experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the relevant job at any academic institution, government, semi-government, or autonomous organization.

Eligibility
BIGD will recruit an individual with the right to work in Bangladesh. BIGD recognizes the value that diversity brings to the organization in terms of experience, skills, talent, and cultural perspectives. The organization is committed to building an environment and culture where all staff feel valued and are treated fairly and respected.BIGD is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all current and prospective staff members and will not discriminate on grounds of sex (female, male, or other) race, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, medical condition (with certain exceptions based on job role), class, caste, ethnicity, disability, location, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, or religion.

BIGD’s commitment to equal opportunity covers all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, compensation, promotion, professional development, termination, and participation in BIGD-sponsored employee activities.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to the following link:

Application Link: https://forms.gle/CntJLbdgoN6eGnLy6

Email to hr.bigd@bracu.ac.bd for any queries.

Deadline: 7 October 2024