Career with BRAC International

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002through the Stichting BRAC International, which is registered in the Netherlands. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, food security, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In March 2018, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the third consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Head of Human Resources, BRAC International

Job Location:  BRAC International, Head Office, Dhaka

Key Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to ensure quality deliveries of HR services including recruitment, staff transitions, payroll, compensation and benefits, performance management, separations, etc. and also accomplish projects related to organizational development, such as, organizational re-structure, skills analysis, salary review, employee engagement survey and similar activities. The position also plays an advisory role to support and strengthen the country office HR departments and advise senior management of BRAC International on HR issues. The key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the recruitment process of BI-HO (senior level positions) and higher level positions of BI Countries. Provide necessary guidance for transparent, fair process to hire quality talents for the organization.
  • Supervises the performance management system of BI and guides/assists to implement the process in an effective manner in all BI offices – Head office and Countries.
  • Ensure all HR operations are accomplished on time with quality including payroll, data management, staff transitions, HR audit, etc.
  • Supervises for timely action on staff transitions such as contract renewal, transfer, promotion and secondment to BI countries.
  • Oversees the separation process and timely action for payment and release of staff.
  • Deals with grievances and engage in investigation (if needed) and supervises disciplinary actions as and when required.
  • Guides all tasks related to talent management and succession planning for BI HO and BI-countries as per senior management decision and guidance.
  • Initiate and lead organizational changes that are related to HR management such as salary review, organizational re-structure, employee engagement, etc.
  • Supervise all HR relationship managers and ensure timely support to country HR departments. Maintain close communication with the Head of HR in the countries for timely support and taking action to strengthen country HR management and development.
  • Review, amend, change existing policies and formulate new policies as per need of the organization.
  • Actively participate in HR networks and bring best practices for organizational development.

Educational Requirements: MBA in HRM/ Masters in relevant discipline with Post Graduate Diploma in HR

Required Competencies:

  • Computer proficiency on MS office;
  • Strong interpersonal/ communication skills;
  • Familiar with HRIS tools;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects;
  • Knowledgeable in HR policies and procedures;
  • Effective client management;
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in multi-cultural environment;
  • Willing to travel overseas when needed.

Experience Requirements: At least 10 years experience in HR and at least 3 years of experience in managerial position.

Employment type: Regular/Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
External candidates need to apply online through careers.brac.net or email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at international.hr@brac.net

Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 16/18 in the subject bar.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: 25 April 2018

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer