Employment Opportunity in PRICE (Poverty Reduction by Increasing Competitiveness of Enterprises)


PRICE (Poverty Reduction by Increasing Competitiveness of Enterprises) seeks applications from qualified Bangladeshi professionals for positions outlined below. PRICE is a USAlD-funded economic development project in Bangladesh implemented by Chemonics International Inc., an ISO-9001 certified international development company. The goal of PRICE is to help develop Bangladesh's competitiveness in the global market while contributing to pro-poor economic growth, and increase targeted value chain competitiveness in key sectors by: (1) Providing business service center assistance to SMEs and connector firms to increase their sales, employment and investment; & (2) Implementing strategic interventions (e.g. supply chain linkages, pre- and feasibility studies, marketing, standards, training, policy, etc.) to upgrade value chains, improve workforce skills with particular attention to women, youth and social compliance practices. PRICE value chains include horticulture, aquaculture, leather, food & hospitality and support sectors in key locations, and are strengthening interventions in the 20 target districts of USAID's Feed the Future program in the south and south west of Bangladesh.

The positions are:
•   Director, Value Chain Development, based in Dhaka. 1 position.
•   Manager, Value Chain Development, based in Jessore. 1 position.
•   Sector Development Advisor, Horticulture, based in Jessore/Khulna. 1 position.
•   Manager, Training & Equity, based in Jessore. 1 position.
•   Project Support Officer, based in Dhaka and Jessore. 2 positions.
•   Executive Secretary, based in Dhaka. 1 position.

Details of the job descriptions and required skills for the above positions can be obtained from jobs@price-bd.com  All director, manager and advisor positions require regular field travel to the PRICE work areas. Candidates with a positive track record of success in the private and NGO sectors in and outside Bangladesh will be highly regarded. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. All are fixed term positions given the nature of project funding.

Send electronic cover letter, C.V. and in the subject line state the position title you are applying for recruitment@price-bd.com  by 20 March 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Representation will render candidates ineligible.

Vacancy for Fresh Graduates
A leading ICT company of Bangladesh is looking out for fresh graduates. Five (5) positions are available with challenging job responsibilities and attractive benefits package. Interested young men and ladies are encouraged to send applications to The Prothom Alo, Box No. 36/12 along with curriculum vitae and a recent passport-size photograph.

Job Responsibilities
Doing online/offline research on given topics
Compiling research findings and preparing articles as per instructions
Contributing voice performance for in-house recording

Academic Requirements
Fresh Graduate in any discipline

Additional Requirements
Training on Recitation from any reputed/recognized institute
An excellent voice for recording is must
Must be competent in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint as well as internet browsing
Must be considerably fluent in reading, writing, speaking and typing in Bengali & English
Must be creative, smart, proactive & keen to learn

Salary & Benefits
Excellent Salary package (negotiable) with festival Bonus & regular increment
Transport facility for Official Purpose
Paid holidays in house Lunch & Refreshments

Job Location: Dhaka

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