BIDA shortfall _DENISH ALIP

Answers to the BIDA Query for Work Permit Extension In favor of Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP, Mechanical Engineer (Passport No # P8927418A) The reasons for extension of the work permit with the supporting documents. Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. is a Japan based construction company and in Bangladesh there are a lot of projects are ongoing under this company. Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP is working in these projects as a mechanical engineer and playing some vital responsibilities. Instantly it is very difficult for us to find substitute of him. That is the reason we are going to extension his work permit. A replacement plan of the foreign worker with a local worker along with supporting documents. Around the world, Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has more then 10 (Ten) Branch and Subsidiary offices. Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP had joined in our company on 27th November, 2017 and here some local people are working in project under his supervision and getting on jobs training from the foreigner. So, in this regard, we replaced the local employees in suitable position as per based on employees’ experiences, skills with following the company’s policy. Submit a plan with supporting documentation on how the foreign worker trains and develops local worker as his successor Training for Bangladeshi local staff at HQ Japan: Since 2018, after two years of establishment, as a part of preparation for the expansion of the Bangladesh branch office, Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has been conducting technical and others relevant training in Bangladesh and at HQ Japan as an intra-company transfer for engineers with excellent results, aiming to acquire and improve technical knowledge of employees. Already Two staffs from Bangladesh Branch have completed training at HQ Japan so far, and two staffs are currently undergoing training. (Total of 4 staffs). it seems to be that they will be capable to supervise the projects. Japanese language training contents: The training at HQ Japan aims to acquire JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) N3 or higher and is based on learning to extent that smooth communication with Japanese community shall be possible in project sites. It is also mentionable that Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. additionally provide Japanese language education to multiple staff (with more than 2 years of experience) at the Bangladesh branch. Technical training content: Regarding technical training, although it depends on the skill level of the staffs, OJT (On the Job Training) at the construction sites is also conducted if the above JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) level is a certain level. Submit a duly approved training manual having the evaluation method of the training for local workers. In Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. as it is confined into Electrical Work, Civil Engineering & Painting Work in project so maximum trainings are provided through OJT (On the Job Training) method. And for the evaluation of employees of this company, they follow some appraisal systems where it is divided by 2 postures (Posture A and Posture B) and immediate upper layer of supervisors and Country Head evaluate the employees’ working capability and if any training is required further then Country Head takes initiative. Please see in the Annexure 1. The experience and qualification of the position for which a foreign worker is appointed. Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP has been completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering under Construction Engineering and he had sufficient working experience in relevant field. So the company was appointed him as a right person in this position. The process and formalities with supporting documents observed in appointing the expatriate. At first, Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC published an advertisement in a highly circulated newspaper asking application for the position of Mechanical Engineer. But it is a matter of sorrow that the management of the organization could not appoint a person among the local applicants who holds the minimum required qualification for the position same. At last, the management had decided to appoint Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP at that time to play the responsibilities as Mechanical Engineer in Dhaka Branch. All documents were duly submitted to BIDA during obtaining the Work Permit of Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP. The duly approved Service Regulation where provisions of appointing foreign workers are described clearly. In Bangladesh, Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC. has introduced a Service rule for their local employees. But there is not any special clause relating to the appointment of foreigners or foreign employees. Please see in the Annexure 2.