We believe in the power and potential of every child. Globally we have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls to ensure that they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. Plan International Bangladesh (PIB) is transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere we work to successfully deliver on our global ambitions and significantly impact children’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.

Plan has been working in Cox Bazar to respond to the Rohingya refugee influx since 24 September 2017 implementing the following key objectives: 1. Ensure girls and boys affected by the crisis are protected from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation through appropriate prevention and response interventions in line with minimum standards. 2. Reduce the transmission of disease from fees to mouth through the promotion of good hygiene practice and the reduction of health risks related to poor sanitation 3. Restore and increase access to safe quality and inclusive educational opportunities for refugee children and adolescents (girls and boys) affected by the Rohingya crisis.

We are dedicated and responsible to act on our core values and advance our organisational purpose- Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls demonstrate our commitments to stand for what is right.

We value and embrace diversity of skills, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognize that our work is best achieved by reinforcing our capacity in partnership. We are seeking bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to join HR team.

The role:

The Human Resource Coordinator will be responsible for the job holder will be responsible for providing support to the Emergency Response HR Team in the area of maintaining and updating the HRIS for Plan Bangladesh Cox’s bazar Ukhiya/ Teknaf & Cox bazar office; coordinating and facilitating the performance management process and subsequent reward communications and preparing HR reports for management, & staff personal file maintaining. The position holder is also responsible for capacity building of Plan staff on HRIS use. This role acts as the Safeguarding of Children and Young People focal point for Teknaf and Ukhiya.

What we’re looking for:

Master/Bachelor Degree preferably in HRM, OD or any related disciplines. At least Three years’ work experience in human resource specially in recruitment and selection, performance management. HR Planning administration preferably in an INGO in similar role. Working experience in emergency response is an asset for this position. Fluency in English and Bangla (Speaking, Reading and writing). Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles and established international child protection minimum standards. Ability to use the common MSWord applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.) at intermediate level. HRM theories and concepts: Knows and takes into consideration appropriate recruitment and selection tools and techniques, compensation and benefits administration, HR information system and country’s labour laws and regulations. Interpersonal relationship building and collaboration: Effectively interacting with others in order to produce meaningful outcomes. HR compliance management: Ability to enforce HR policies, systems and procedures including tools and forms. Extracting, utilizing and communicating key HRM information. HR acquisition skills: Ability to plan, identify opportunities and strategies for recruitment and staffing. Compensation survey skills: Ability to gather information on salaries and analyse and apply information. Design of employee benefit programs: Ability to identify and plan activities for staff development. Training Skills: Ability to carry out TNA for staff, prioritizing, developing learning objectives and modules including coordinating and facilitating the same for staff on HR&OD related issues. Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Plan International/ NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills. Prior experience of working in greater Chittagong Division and knowing the local language is an advantage. Team player and relationship builder. able to work calmly under extreme pressure and at unpredictable hours during emergency response

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

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Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.

Salary Package for this role is BDT. 77,145 fixed monthly Cost to the company. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, Festival Bonus, leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Closing Date: 03rd September 2023. Selected candidate will get initially one-year contract for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy. Selected candidates must be willing to join within very short notice. Only Bangladeshi citizen are eligible for apply.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

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