Operation Head, Skills Development Program

About bddl Properties Ltd.

bddl Properties Ltd. started as a construction business known for its high growth and a strong reputation for exceptional services and business commitments to its customers. Over the last 23 years, it has expanded into a pioneering social business with a focus on sustainable development and social impact.

Currently, bddl Properties Ltd. is on a mission to establish world-class skills development programs. It has already partnered with The World Bank Group to launch several skills development initiatives and works closely with various government agencies and ministries to implement impactful projects.

The organization is actively leveraging Bangladesh’s significant demographic dividend, where more than 65% of the population is under the age of 35. bddl Properties Ltd. focuses on upskilling and reskilling this young workforce to meet emerging market demands and enable gainful employment. With a target to reach over 1 million young people in the next three years, bddl Properties Ltd. plans to establish skills development services across all 64 districts of Bangladesh.

In addition to its roots in construction, bddl Properties Ltd. specializes in delivering high-quality, affordable housing solutions for middle-income urban populations. The organization is also dedicated to introducing world-class chemical-free and safe food products, while developing a core network of contact farmers across the country to promote agricultural sustainability and food safety.

Through these collaborative efforts, bddl Properties Ltd. contributes significantly to national development goals, fostering innovation and improving the quality of life across communities.

Position Summary

The Operation Head, Skills Development Program will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of skills development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in capacity development and at least 10 years of experience working with development partners. This leadership role requires overseeing large-scale skills development projects, engaging with government and donor-supported programs, and managing a sizable training team. The Operation Head will represent the organization both nationally and internationally and must be willing to travel outside Dhaka as needed. The key goal for this position is to establish and lead one of the top three skills development programs in Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor skills development programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage relationships with government agencies, donors, and development partners.
• Ensure compliance with all donor and government regulations and reporting requirements.
• Lead and mentor a large team of trainers and program staff.
• Continuously innovate to enhance program quality and impact.
• Represent the organization at national and international forums.
• Conduct field visits outside Dhaka for program oversight.
• Effectively manage program budgets.
• Independently liaise with high-level government officials to design new projects.
• Navigate key government programs and agencies such as NSDA, NHRDF, SICIP, Partner, Asset, EARN, and EDGE.
• Performance Targets
• Position the program within the top three nationally in trainee enrollment and graduation within two years.
• Forge partnerships with at least five major government and donor agencies within the first year.
• Launch three new skills training initiatives aligned with market demands within 18 months.
• Increase employment and income outcomes for trainees within two years.
• Achieve national and international recognition for program quality within three years.