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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE POSITION OF OFFICER (LIFE SKILLS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT) WITH DESHA
1. UNDERSTAND THE ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read the Terms of Reference carefully. The core duties are:
• Conducting life‑skill and entrepreneurship sessions (growth mindset, emotional intelligence, team building, adaptability, networking, business management).
• Building linkages with local enterprises, collecting employer feedback and facilitating job creation (self‑employment and wage employment).
• Assisting trainees in preparing business plans, monitoring their progress, and providing mentorship during employment.
• Recording attendance, ensuring training quality, handling beneficiary grievances, and tracking progress on business plans.
• Supporting the organization of seminars, workshops, and community‑mobilisation events.
• Preparing timely monthly, quarterly and half‑yearly progress reports.
- Know that field travel across the country will be a regular part of the job; you must be comfortable spending time in diverse urban contexts.
2. MATCH YOUR QUALIFICATIONS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
- Educational background: Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Business Administration, or a BSc in Engineering (CSE/EEE/Civil/Mechanical) from a recognized university.
- Academic performance: No more than one 3rd‑division result in any examination.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in training, facilitation, entrepreneurship development, or business development, preferably with youth and micro‑entrepreneurs.
- Additional assets: Formal training in life‑skills, soft‑skills, entrepreneurship or business management; proficiency in Microsoft Office; excellent written and spoken English and Bangla; knowledge of the local language of the project area.
- Age limit: 45 years or younger.
- Preferred: Own motorcycle and a valid driving licence; gender‑balanced approach encourages female applicants.
3. PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Updated Curriculum Vitae – highlight:
• Relevant trainings and certifications (life‑skills, entrepreneurship, business planning).
• Specific projects or programmes you have facilitated for youth or micro‑entrepreneurs.
• Achievements in job creation, mentorship, or business‑plan development.
• Experience with monitoring and reporting, especially using Excel or other MS Office tools.
2. Two recent passport‑size colour photographs.
3. Photocopies of:
• National Identity Card.
• Birth Certificate.
• All academic certificates and transcripts (including Master’s degree).
• Any professional certificates (e.g., trainer’s diploma, entrepreneurship course).
4. If you own a motorcycle, include a copy of the registration and your driving licence.
All documents should be clear, legible and properly scanned. Use PDF format for electronic submission.
4. TAILOR YOUR COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)
- Address it to the Deputy Director (HRD & Admin), DESHA.
- State the position you are applying for and where you found the vacancy.
- Summarise how your background meets each key requirement.
- Emphasise your experience working with low‑income urban youth and your ability to travel extensively.
- Mention any prior collaboration with government agencies or PKSF‑partner organisations, if applicable.
5. PRE‑INTERVIEW PREPARATION
1. Know DESHA’s mission, especially its focus on social and economic development of low‑income urban populations. Review the RAISE project overview on the DESHA website.
2. Be ready to discuss:
• Real‑life examples of life‑skill or entrepreneurship training you have delivered.
• How you helped participants develop viable business plans and what monitoring mechanisms you used.
• Strategies you employed to create linkages with local enterprises and to obtain employer feedback.
• Your approach to handling beneficiary grievances and ensuring training quality.
• Your familiarity with monitoring tools, data collection, and reporting formats.
3. Prepare a short presentation (5‑7 minutes) on a hypothetical life‑skill workshop for urban youth, outlining objectives, methodology, participant engagement techniques, and expected outcomes.
4. Review common interview questions on teamwork, adaptability, leadership, and field‑work logistics.
6. LOGISTICAL READINESS
- Ensure your motorcycle is in good working condition and your licence is up‑to‑date.
- Familiarise yourself with the geography of the project catchment area (Kushtia, surrounding districts, and other urban locations where RAISE might be active).
- Arrange a reliable mobile phone plan and internet access for communication and reporting while in the field.
7. SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION
- Deadline: 22 December 2025.
- Send the complete application packet either by post to: Deputy Director (HRD & Admin), DESHA, DESHA Tower, Upazilla More, Kushtia‑Jhenidah Highway, Kushtia, OR by e‑mail to deshakushtiahr@gmail.com.
- If emailing, attach all PDFs in a single zip file named “YourName_DESHA_Officer_LifeSkills”.
- Keep a copy of the sent e‑mail or postal receipt for your records.
8. AFTER SUBMISSION
- Monitor your e‑mail and phone for any acknowledgement or request for additional information.
- Be prepared for a written test (case study or situational judgement) and a face‑to‑face interview.
- If shortlisted, arrange travel to the interview venue, bringing original documents for verification.
9. CONTINUOUS SELF‑DEVELOPMENT
- While awaiting the outcome, consider enrolling in short online courses on:
• Advanced facilitation techniques.
• Impact monitoring and evaluation.
• Digital tools for business planning (e.g., Canva, Google Workspace).
- Join local youth‑entrepreneur networks or attend community‑development webinars to stay updated on current challenges and best practices.
By following these steps you will present a well‑structured, complete, and competitive application that directly aligns with DESHA’s expectations for the Officer (Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Development) role. Good luck!
1. UNDERSTAND THE ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read the Terms of Reference carefully. The core duties are:
• Conducting life‑skill and entrepreneurship sessions (growth mindset, emotional intelligence, team building, adaptability, networking, business management).
• Building linkages with local enterprises, collecting employer feedback and facilitating job creation (self‑employment and wage employment).
• Assisting trainees in preparing business plans, monitoring their progress, and providing mentorship during employment.
• Recording attendance, ensuring training quality, handling beneficiary grievances, and tracking progress on business plans.
• Supporting the organization of seminars, workshops, and community‑mobilisation events.
• Preparing timely monthly, quarterly and half‑yearly progress reports.
- Know that field travel across the country will be a regular part of the job; you must be comfortable spending time in diverse urban contexts.
2. MATCH YOUR QUALIFICATIONS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
- Educational background: Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Business Administration, or a BSc in Engineering (CSE/EEE/Civil/Mechanical) from a recognized university.
- Academic performance: No more than one 3rd‑division result in any examination.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in training, facilitation, entrepreneurship development, or business development, preferably with youth and micro‑entrepreneurs.
- Additional assets: Formal training in life‑skills, soft‑skills, entrepreneurship or business management; proficiency in Microsoft Office; excellent written and spoken English and Bangla; knowledge of the local language of the project area.
- Age limit: 45 years or younger.
- Preferred: Own motorcycle and a valid driving licence; gender‑balanced approach encourages female applicants.
3. PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Updated Curriculum Vitae – highlight:
• Relevant trainings and certifications (life‑skills, entrepreneurship, business planning).
• Specific projects or programmes you have facilitated for youth or micro‑entrepreneurs.
• Achievements in job creation, mentorship, or business‑plan development.
• Experience with monitoring and reporting, especially using Excel or other MS Office tools.
2. Two recent passport‑size colour photographs.
3. Photocopies of:
• National Identity Card.
• Birth Certificate.
• All academic certificates and transcripts (including Master’s degree).
• Any professional certificates (e.g., trainer’s diploma, entrepreneurship course).
4. If you own a motorcycle, include a copy of the registration and your driving licence.
All documents should be clear, legible and properly scanned. Use PDF format for electronic submission.
4. TAILOR YOUR COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)
- Address it to the Deputy Director (HRD & Admin), DESHA.
- State the position you are applying for and where you found the vacancy.
- Summarise how your background meets each key requirement.
- Emphasise your experience working with low‑income urban youth and your ability to travel extensively.
- Mention any prior collaboration with government agencies or PKSF‑partner organisations, if applicable.
5. PRE‑INTERVIEW PREPARATION
1. Know DESHA’s mission, especially its focus on social and economic development of low‑income urban populations. Review the RAISE project overview on the DESHA website.
2. Be ready to discuss:
• Real‑life examples of life‑skill or entrepreneurship training you have delivered.
• How you helped participants develop viable business plans and what monitoring mechanisms you used.
• Strategies you employed to create linkages with local enterprises and to obtain employer feedback.
• Your approach to handling beneficiary grievances and ensuring training quality.
• Your familiarity with monitoring tools, data collection, and reporting formats.
3. Prepare a short presentation (5‑7 minutes) on a hypothetical life‑skill workshop for urban youth, outlining objectives, methodology, participant engagement techniques, and expected outcomes.
4. Review common interview questions on teamwork, adaptability, leadership, and field‑work logistics.
6. LOGISTICAL READINESS
- Ensure your motorcycle is in good working condition and your licence is up‑to‑date.
- Familiarise yourself with the geography of the project catchment area (Kushtia, surrounding districts, and other urban locations where RAISE might be active).
- Arrange a reliable mobile phone plan and internet access for communication and reporting while in the field.
7. SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION
- Deadline: 22 December 2025.
- Send the complete application packet either by post to: Deputy Director (HRD & Admin), DESHA, DESHA Tower, Upazilla More, Kushtia‑Jhenidah Highway, Kushtia, OR by e‑mail to deshakushtiahr@gmail.com.
- If emailing, attach all PDFs in a single zip file named “YourName_DESHA_Officer_LifeSkills”.
- Keep a copy of the sent e‑mail or postal receipt for your records.
8. AFTER SUBMISSION
- Monitor your e‑mail and phone for any acknowledgement or request for additional information.
- Be prepared for a written test (case study or situational judgement) and a face‑to‑face interview.
- If shortlisted, arrange travel to the interview venue, bringing original documents for verification.
9. CONTINUOUS SELF‑DEVELOPMENT
- While awaiting the outcome, consider enrolling in short online courses on:
• Advanced facilitation techniques.
• Impact monitoring and evaluation.
• Digital tools for business planning (e.g., Canva, Google Workspace).
- Join local youth‑entrepreneur networks or attend community‑development webinars to stay updated on current challenges and best practices.
By following these steps you will present a well‑structured, complete, and competitive application that directly aligns with DESHA’s expectations for the Officer (Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Development) role. Good luck!
