Bishwajit Kumar Paul
Dhaka
Summary
Impact-driven social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in youth employment and inclusive business strategies. Led the establishment of sustainable job solutions in Bangladesh, creating pathways for underserved communities through strategic partnerships and innovative workforce development models.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director & CEO
Job Booster Social Bangladesh
Dhaka
05.2025 - Current
- Spearhead the organization's mission to create sustainable employment and entrepreneurship pathways for underserved youth and communities.
- Launched and established Job Booster's operations in Bangladesh, aligning our global model with the country's socio-economic landscape to address unemployment and skills gaps.
- Designed and implemented workforce development models integrating skill-building, entrepreneurship support, and market-based solutions to enable job access for marginalized groups.
- Built strategic collaborations with private companies, NGOs, and government bodies to co-create scalable and inclusive employment ecosystems.
- Led design and piloting of job-creation initiatives across urban and rural regions, employing M4P (Making Markets Work for the Poor) approach to foster inclusive economic growth.
- Oversaw recruitment and training of local teams, cultivating a purpose-driven culture focused on accountability and community connection.
- Advised partner organizations on integrating employment and entrepreneurship into CSR and ESG programs, enhancing shared value and community impact.
- Job Booster Social Bangladesh is a social enterprise committed to enabling sustainable employment for youth and underserved communities. Job Booster Social Bangladesh is a sister concern of Job Booster Netherlands. In Bangladesh, our goal is to build inclusive economic pathways through skilling, enterprise development, and systemic collaboration-connecting talent to dignified opportunities and building resilient local economies.
Private Sector Engagement & CSR Specialist
Amentum
Dhaka
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Engaged pre-identified companies to propose partnerships utilizing corporate social responsibility funding; designed interventions and coordinated implementation of partnerships.
- Identify local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), or other private sector actors who could be interested in agricultural post-harvest improvement activities.
- Find ways for the Activity to support private sector actors to develop post-harvest infrastructure.
- Guided partners in identifying key opportunities and underlying issues, co-designing business concepts, reviewing business plans, and managing partners to develop actionable proposals that aligned with Activity goals and supported private actors.
- Act or serve as a focal point of the Activity partnership team in developing and managing partnership with key private and public sector actors from partnership identification through close-out.
- Work with individuals to formalize land donation and with market merchants' associations (MMA) to register them as cooperatives to manage infrastructure on the donated land (sanitation).
- Amentum, USA is a premier global technical and engineering services, supporting critical programs across such sectors as humanitarian response, agricultural infrastructure, engineering, and energy, among others.
Head Of Business Development
Fanam Group
Dhaka
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw business activities across real estate, e-commerce, media, and other proposed ventures.
- Launched e-commerce site, negotiated supplier agreements, planned promotional campaigns, managed ad agencies, and developed supply chain strategies.
- Managed business portfolios, identified new opportunities, conducted brand management, and reported to Chairman on business development plans, including leading e-commerce initiatives.
- Review job advertisements prior to posting, screen CVs, conduct telephone screenings, coordinate interview teams, participate in interviewing candidates and ensure that documentation is collected and recorded/filed.
- Oversee all labour engagement for the country office and manage the new hire orientation and exit process.
- Annually review the Personnel Handbook recommending amendments needed due to changes in local conditions or labour laws.
- Manage timesheets for office, ensuring timely submission, approval, accuracy, and filing.
- Monitor compensation - ensuring internal equity & compliance and benefits.
- Facilitate job analysis and update job descriptions.
- Coordinate with Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly Payroll.
- Advise Director on appropriate staffing levels and assist in budget preparation.
- Review employee final payments for accuracy and compliance with labour laws.
- Supervise all travel and hotel arrangements for staff and visitors, including visas and work permits.
- Evaluate the need for employee training and development and make recommendations.
AGM
Bashundhara City
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Planned and implemented sales and marketing activities aligned with brand management and partnership creation to increase brand awareness.
- Led and coordinated 120 staff across sales, marketing, HR, administrative support, operations, and maintenance to ensure effective teamwork.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Market Development Specialist
CARE
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Planned, implemented, and monitored sales and market promotion initiatives, while establishing partnerships with private sectors, insurance companies, and banks to develop effective business models.
- Developing and implementing the concepts and strategies for the promotion of market and business for supply chain actors in national and regional markets.
- Advised and supported technical managers in translating market promotion and business development strategies into practice across all levels.
- Contact, negotiate and contract with the market actors for their contribution in order to improve the supply chain and proper sales of products.
- Participated in strategic decision-making processes and managed Khulna and Sylhet regions as supervisor of field implementing teams and local partners.
National Programme Officer
Embassy of Sweden
Dhaka
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed Swedish support under results strategy for Bangladesh 2014-2020, focusing on inclusive economic growth, private sector development, and skills development.
- Operationalized results strategy by planning, preparing, assessing, monitoring, and following up on Swedish support in inclusive economic growth, engaging partners like H&M and IKEA.
- Managed contributions of 36 MUSD in partnership with CMES, UNIDO/Pran/Tetrapack, and iDE/Asia Foundation, overseeing financial and report follow-up for projects.
- Act as the Embassy focal point for UNIDO and SDC-Sida joint funded TVET programmes.
- Collaborated with relevant departments, teams, and networks at Sida HQ to ensure awareness of Sida policies and work methods.
Program Manager
CARE Bangladesh
01.2009 - 05.2015
- Implementation, supervision and management of all PSE innovations projects including the CARE- Urban and rural Partnerships and different collaboration projects and other initiatives.
- Lead effective, timely and quality incubation and implementation of private sector engagement activities targeted at improving the business and market for CARE Bangladesh social enterprises, supply chain sourcing, dignified employment, financial inclusion and BoP under PSE's thematic area.
- Established partnerships and market communications with stakeholders inside and outside CARE-Bangladesh, including rural/urban development authorities and private sector companies, to develop inclusive business approaches and pilot initiatives.
- Validated concepts while managing stakeholder and private sector negotiations to ensure alignment and successful implementation.
Program Manager
Action for Enterprise
11.2008 - 04.2009
- Demonstrated understanding of private sector in Bangladesh, promoting growth in crafts sector.
- Conduct industry / market assessments including the identification of market trends, relationships between market actors, constraints/opportunities, and market-based solutions for crafts sector.
- Promoted market access, financial products, new technologies, and management skills for crafts exporters, enhancing their competitiveness.
- Developed training programs to enhance skills of private sector firms, leading to improved capabilities in the crafts sector. of private sector firms to prepare and conduct training and demonstration activities.
Technical Coordinator
CARE
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Led a team a group of staff in the field who are implementing EDU activities in the Char region.
- Executed diverse strategies activities with greater challenges to solve the bottlenecks necks of the value chain like baskets, vegetable dye and handmade products.
- Established new initiatives activities focused on developing the basket and bamboo products value chain with different private sectors.
Programme Development Officer
CARE
12.2004 - 02.2007
- Joined CARE Bangladesh as Technical Officer (Mktg.) for pilot phase of Rural Sales Programme.
- Completed pilot phase and developed sustainable business model for Rural Sales Program (RSP).
- Promoted as PDO (Marketing) and given responsibility for all level technical and coordination support for implementing the Rural Sales Program (RSP).
- Established connections between businesses and rural communities, increasing access to economic opportunities.
- Organized Community Business Incubator (CBI) to link rural development with private sector, revealing market opportunities for businesses.
Sr. Executive
Limo Electronics
02.2003 - 08.2004
- Oversaw operations of 33 hire purchase showrooms, ensuring consistency in service delivery and sales performance.
- Created promotional activities and innovative sales strategies, generating increased revenue for the company.
- Implemented hire purchase business strategy, enhancing customer acquisition and retention.
Sr. Brand Officer
Akij Group
03.1999 - 01.2003
- Developed and launched new brands that remain successful as leading products in the national market.
- Launched new firebox products in hotels, expanding brand visibility and customer reach.
- Developed promotional strategies and product development activities for brands, enhancing market presence.
- Directed field operations and created business strategies for various tobacco brands and the Dolphin matchbox brand.
- Managed rural distribution channel and FMCG product marketing, strengthening market penetration in tobacco and related products.
Education
Pabna Cadet College
04-1987
BBA - Business Administration and Management, General
American Mangaement College
Bangalore, IndiaAMC Engineering College
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Management
- Strategic planning
- Strategic partnerships
- Partnership management
- Workforce development
- Corporate governance
Timeline
Managing Director & CEO
Job Booster Social Bangladesh
05.2025 - Current
Private Sector Engagement & CSR Specialist
Amentum
01.2023 - 04.2025
Head Of Business Development
Fanam Group
06.2021 - 06.2022
AGM
Bashundhara City
11.2019 - 04.2021
Market Development Specialist
CARE
05.2016 - 01.2018
National Programme Officer
Embassy of Sweden
06.2015 - 04.2016
Program Manager
CARE Bangladesh
01.2009 - 05.2015
Program Manager
Action for Enterprise
11.2008 - 04.2009
Technical Coordinator
CARE
03.2007 - 10.2008
Programme Development Officer
CARE
12.2004 - 02.2007
Sr. Executive
Limo Electronics
02.2003 - 08.2004
Sr. Brand Officer
Akij Group
03.1999 - 01.2003
Pabna Cadet College
BBA - Business Administration and Management, General
American Mangaement College
AMC Engineering College
Languages
English