Technical & Marketing Officer

RDRS Bangladesh is going to implement a sub-project titled Promoting Sustainable Growth for High-Value Handicraft through RECP Practices’ as a part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under High value-handicrafts sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Bangladesh.

The ‘Technical & Marketing Officer’ recruited under the High value-handicrafts sub-project will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake the following duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:

Design & Innovation

• Create innovative concepts and design products blending traditional and modern handicraft techniques.
• Conduct design trend research and translate insights into new handcrafted product ideas.
• Experiment with sustainable materials and production techniques, including upcycled/recycled material integrations and environmentally friendly processes.

Artisan Collaboration & Production

• Collaborate with artisans to develop prototypes merging craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

• Build strong connections with local artisans and craft communities.
• Provide technical guidance to artisans for scaling prototypes to batch production.
• Document traditional and modern craftsmanship methods for consistent replication and training.
• Conduct workshops to enhance artisans` design skills and introduce new techniques/tools.
• Monitor quality and resolve production issues while maintaining craftsmanship integrity.

Project Management & Business Strategy

• Oversee project timelines, resource planning, and production schedules.
• Act as a central point of coordination among design teams, artisans, suppliers, and clients.
• Identify new market opportunities (both online and offline) for handcrafted products, both locally and globally.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and supervising project implementation.
• Assist in producing monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.
• Perform any other tasks or duties assigned by the Project Manager/management.