Trainer - Business & Market - Job ID : 1418624

CARE Bangladesh
is looking for
Trainer - Business & Market

Job Description / Responsibility

• Project Name:
  Collective Impact on Future of work in Bangladesh project
• Duration:
  Initially up to February 28, 2026 from the date of joining with a high possibility of extension based on fund availability & performance.

I. Job Summary:

Who are we?

• As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

What it's like to work at CARE?

• CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won't learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.
• The Oporajita – Collective Impact on Future of Work in Bangladesh project supports women working in the ready-made garment (RMG) industry (including those currently unemployed) to increase the share of women in managerial and supervisory roles. This is achieved through improved redressal and action on GBV, reduction in harassment and biases at home and in factories, and through gender-equitable policies and practices in the workplace.
• The overall goal is to create an enabling environment that supports career progression, empowerment, and employability for women garment workers in a future defined by automation and digitalization. The program aims to reach around 24,000 women, enhancing their capacity to respond to and recover from current and future livelihood challenges. This initiative is part of the Dignified Work Portfolio, which promotes dignified work for all women.
• The project will develop a self-sustaining Women Café model to ensure sustainability. A labor market assessment will be conducted to understand local demand and supply and identify viable trades for the Women Café. The project will design and implement basic entrepreneurship and technical/vocational skills training.
• All 800 selected women will receive basic entrepreneurship training, including business selection, planning and management, accounting, customer service, and market linkages. This will be a five-day training with food provided. From these, 200 women will be selected for trade-based skills training, with training fees covered by the project. The training strategy will be defined based on the selected trade.
• The Trainer – Business & Market will be responsible for conducting Training Needs Assessments (TNA), developing IGA training modules, and delivering training. They will also map relevant markets, banks, non-bank financial institutions, and private sector entities.
• Based on trade requirements, the Trainer will identify public and private sectors with potential for Women Café growth and sustainability and establish linkages through meetings/workshops. MOUs will be signed with agencies providing financial assistance to promising entrepreneurs.

II. Responsibilities and Tasks: - Time

Responsibility # 1: - 20%

Support for Market Assessment

• Assist consultants in conducting market assessments.
• Follow up market assessment activities in designated areas.

Training Needs Assessment:

• Conduct assessments to identify potential Income Generating Activities (IGA) for participants.
• Collect data via KOBO, interviews, and focus groups to identify skill gaps.
• Analyze results and recommend customized training programs.
• Finalize IGA participants for training.

Training Program Development:

• Design and develop comprehensive IGA training programs aligned with Project goals.
• Create training modules, materials, and interactive activities to support skill development.

Responsibility # 2: - 60%

Training Delivery:

• Prepare a training calendar to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct engaging sessions on technical and soft skills (e.g., communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, time management).
• Use effective instructional techniques such as presentations, group discussions, role-plays, case studies, and experiential learning.
• Maintain documentation of trainee records.

Formation of Women cafe:

• Develop operational guidelines for Women Café.
• Establish Women Café for business sustainability.

Responsibility # 3: - 20%

Monitoring IGA/Businesses and Stakeholder Linkages:

• Regularly monitor IGA/business participants and provide feedback.
• Build linkages with financial and private organizations for support and market access.
• Collect success stories.
• Maintain an IGA database.

Support to TO & PM Related to IGA/Business:

• Support and build capacity of Assistant Trainers.
• Provide reports and information to TO & PM.
• Collaborate with MEAL team.
• Work closely with Women-Friendly Space (WFS) Facilitators and Psychosocial Counselors.

Assist in developing effective linkages and networking with key stakeholders financial, non-financial and private organization related to IGA/business.

• Identify key financial, non-financial, and private stakeholders related to IGA/business.
• Maintain stakeholder networks.
• Link IGA participants with stakeholders.

General Responsibilities on Safety and Security, and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

• As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh's Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.
• CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always. CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.
• All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III. Reporting to:

• Project Manager, Collective Impact on Future of work in Bangladesh, CARE Bangladesh.

IV. Working Condition:

• Based in Gazipur/Savar/Bhaluka under CARE Gazipur Hub Office

Employment Status

Contract

Experience Requirements

• At least 2 year(s)
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
• NGO

Additional Requirements

• 2 years' experience of providing training on Income Generation Activities/Business Development.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Development of linkage with private and public institutions.
• Expertise in training module development

Job Location

Gazipur, Dhaka (Savar), Mymensingh (Bhaluka)

Salary

• Tk Monthly)