POSITION TITLE: Private Sector Engagement Manager

LOCATION: Dhaka, Bangladesh

STATUS: Full Time REPORTS TO: Project Director (PD)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Private Sector Engagement Manager (PSEM) will oversee private sector engagement in the Ashshash program. The responsibilities include developing a strategy to engage the private sector, establishing market linkages for trafficking survivors pursuing self-employment, and securing corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds for rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

The PSEM will advocate for improved access to financing for survivors through partnerships with banks and build relationships with national and international businesses. Working closely with other program components, the PSEM will implement private-sector engagement activities while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

The ‘Ashshash – for men and women who have escaped trafficking, Phase II’ is a four-year program supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh and implemented by Winrock International.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Formulate strategies and develop outcome-based plans that provide a clear direction for the mobilization of resources and diverse technical assistance from private sector organizations and associations;

Map out the potential local and national business and corporate entities in Bangladesh, explore existing/potential common areas for collaboration while assessing associated risks and measures to mitigate the same with a view to leveraging resources of the private sector to support beneficiaries and project goal;

Identify and develop partnerships with private companies for job placements, on-the-job training, business support, and other employment-related services for the beneficiaries;

Provide programmatic coordination and technical support for the implementation of all private sector engagement activities ensuring quality, timeliness, and integration with approved work plan and activity components.

Identify and develop partnerships with private companies for feasible economic employment-related services for the beneficiaries. Assess existing and potential economic empowerment models in the local context and design strategies to implement the same and evaluate the outcome.

Liaise with promising investors to design a plan for private sector engagement and negotiate contributions to leverage compatible initiatives for greater impact of interventions. Explore opportunities and mobilize support, both cash and in-kind, for the enterprise development of the beneficiaries.

Develop strategies to engage with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs of the private sector and business schools of the public and private universities to assist the sustainable economic reintegration of trafficking survivors.

Organize events, seminars, and workshops at national and local levels to sensitize private sector personnel, share knowledge and lessons learned, and mobilize resources for the economic well-being of beneficiaries.

Assist the capacity development of the staff of sub-partners to ensure effective implementation of economic empowerment process of the program. Represent the Ashshash program in discussions and forums of the private sector companies and associations.

Monitor and document the outcomes of the private sector engagement interventions for M&E, donor reports, and program publications, highlighting good practices, lessons learned, and ways forward. Support the Country program to carry out the project output with collaboration with other components.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Master’s degree in any relevant Social Science or Business Administration discipline. At least 5 (five) years of professional experience.

At least 3 (three) years of progressive experience of dealing with private sector organizations acquired in reputed local NGOs, INGOs, Banks, Private Sectors, and relevant organizations.

Working experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs or projects will be an added advantage. Outstanding knowledge of Bangladesh’s corporate world and its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Good understanding of the functions of government and International Non-Governmental Organizations. Experience in supporting the implementation of gender and social dimension intervention and gender mainstreaming in projects is a plus. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure.

Other: Bangladeshi citizenship or residency with work authorization SALARY: The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits offered.

APPLICATIONS: The deadline for submission of applications is June 26, 2023. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications. Applicants are thus encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

Applicants should go to Winrock International Job Openings and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Bangladesh Ashshash Project Phase II – Private Sector Engagement Manager. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

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