POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

Private Sector Engagement Manager

,
Ashshash
Project

Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of

Private Sector Engagement Manager

for

he ‘

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

. The

objective

of the project is

supporting 6

000 (65% female) survivors of trafficking to reintegrate into their communities and achieve personal well-being and self-sufficiency

. The project will

accomplish

this goal by

May 31, 2027

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with

new ideas

and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to

benefit

the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY: 

The annual salary will be

commensurate

with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits

offered

APPLICATIONS:
 

The deadline for submission of applications is

December

2025

. However, applications will be reviewed on a rollingbasisand Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications. Applicants are thus encouraged tosubmittheir applicationsat the earliest opportunityandsubmita current resume and cover letter(upload below)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.  

EOE STATEMENT:
 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender

identity

and sexual orientation), national origin, caste, tribe, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITIONTITLE

Private Sector Engagement Manager

LOCATION

Dhaka, Bangladesh

STATUS:

Full Time

REPORTS

TO
:

Project Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Private Sector Engagement Manager (PSEM) will oversee private sector engagement in theAshshashprogram. The responsibilities include developing a strategy to engage the private sector,establishingmarket 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 andbuildrelationships with national and international businesses. Working closely with other program components, the PSEM will implementprivate-sectorengagement activities while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.The Private Sector Engagement Manager (PSEM) will be engaged

on a six-month initially
, results-oriented assignment to accelerate economic reintegration outcomes for survivors of human trafficking under theAshshashproject. The contract might be extended upon availability offundsandperformance.The ‘Ashshash– for men and women who have escaped trafficking, Phase II’ is a four-yearprogramsupported by

the Embassy of Switzerland
in Bangladesh and implemented by

Winrock International.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Formulateorreview private sectorstrategies and develop outcome-based plans that provide a clear direction forthemobilization of resources and diverse technicalassistancefrom private sector organizations and associations.

Conduct systematic mapping of potential private sector actors at both national and local levels including businesses, corporateentitiesand industry associations toidentifycollaboration opportunities that can support the economic reintegration of survivorsthroughleveragingprivate sector resources,servicesand market opportunities tobenefitsurvivors andachieveproject goals.

Build partnership withprivatecompanies, industry associations, banks, non-banking financial institutions (NBFI), micro-finance institutions (MFI)and CSR platforms to secure grants, cash, business inputs (in-kind goods, material, equipment support, etc.) Wage-basedjob placements, on-the-jobtraining, andotheremployment-relatedservices for the beneficiaries.

Provide programmatic coordination and technical support fortheimplementation of all private sector engagementactivitiesensuring quality, timeliness, and integration with approvedwork planand activitycomponents.

Identifyand engage potential investors and co-investorsat national and local levels including SMEs, CSR platforms, Banks,MFIsand business groups to support survivor-led MSMEs through assessing business viability,facilitatingco-investment arrangements and negotiating practical risk-sharing models.

Assess existing and potential economic empowermentmodelsin the local context and design strategies to implement the same and evaluatetheoutcome.

Provide tailored support to both individual and group-based survivor enterprises by assessing business viability and linking them with relevant private sector actors for market access, technicalsupportand growth opportunities.

Organize events,seminars, andworkshopsat national and local levels to sensitize private sector personnel, share knowledge and lessons learned, and mobilize resources for the economicwell-beingofbeneficiaries.

Assistthecapacitydevelopment of the staff of sub-partners to ensure effective implementation of economic empowerment process of theprogram.

Represent theAshshashprogramin discussions and forums of the private sector companies andassociations.

Monitor and document the outcomes of the private sector engagement interventions for M&E, donor reportshighlighting good practices, lessons learned,and ways forward.

SupporttheCountry program tocarryout the project output with collaboration withother components.

Requirements:

Master's degree in any relevant Social Science or Business Administrationdiscipline.

At least 5 (five) years of professionalexperience.

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

Working experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs or projects will be an added advantage.

Outstanding knowledge ofBangladesh’scorporate world anditsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Good understandingofthe functions of government and International Non-Governmental Organizations.

Experience in supportingtheimplementation of gender and social dimension intervention and gender mainstreaming inprojectsis a plus.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure.

Other:

Bangladeshi citizenship or residency with work authorization

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing

equal employment
 
opportunities
for all people. 
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. 
 
 

At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic

opportunity,
and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation,
integrity,
and transformation.

Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce.

Manager, Private Sector Engagement - ASHSHASH

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