Educo is a global development and humanitarian NGO based in Barcelona, Spain with 30-year working experience in 18 countries. We work with children and their environment to promote just and equitable societies that guarantee their rights and well-being. We envision A world where all girls and boys have access to educational environments and fully enjoy their rights and a dignified life. We are a member of ChildFund Alliance, one of the largest global networks of child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities.

Since 1999, in Bangladesh we have been implementing development programs in the marginalized urban and rural areas and with time we expanded our works to broader geographical areas. Currently, Educo Bangladesh is implementing large number of development and humanitarian projects which are funded by different internal and external donors; like KOICA, EU/UNOPS, ChildFund Alliance, ADEY, Barnfonden, AECID, Mango etc. in various districts of Bangladesh. Know more about EDUCO

Currently, we are looking for an ’Office Assistant’

Name of Position
Number of Vacancy
Job Location
Office Assistant
01
Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Report to
Contract Duration
Working Conditions
Head of Finance and Administration
Initially 02 Years
S/he will be based in the country office

Purpose

This position exists to enhance the operational efficiency of the office by delivering timely and professional administrative support. The Office Assistant plays a vital role in managing day-to-day tasks and ensuring that office resources are well-organized, accessible, and effectively maintained.

Engagement

  • Keep the office space tidy, clean, and well-organized to create a comfortable working environment
  • Ensure common areas like meeting rooms, pantry, and reception are regularly maintained and support logistics for meetings, workshops
  • Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies, restock as needed and receive, store, and distribute stationery and other office materials.
  • Report any office maintenance issues (e.g., plumbing, electricity, cleanliness) to the appropriate personnel and Support implementation of health, safety, and cleanliness standards in the office.
Delivery
  • As an Office Assistant, his/her contribution will help create a supportive and well-functioning office environment.
  • S/he will play a vital part in keeping the administrative things running smoothly and helping the team stay focused on their work.
Responsibilities

Sl.
Key Areas of Accountability
Essential Tasks
%
1

Administrative and Logistics Support

  • Monitor office supplies (e.g., stationery, hygiene items, refreshments) and coordinate with the admin team to restock when necessary.
  • Assist with photocopying, scanning, printing, and organizing documents for program, finance, and admin teams.
  • Maintain simple documentation such as delivery logs, office supply records, and inventory checklists.
  • Receive and distribute incoming letters, parcels, and courier deliveries to the appropriate staff.
  • Support with minor procurement tasks such as collecting quotations or delivering small items to vendors or partner offices.
  • Assist in organizing logistics for events, trainings, workshops etc.
  • Provide administrative support for banking transactions.

 

50%

2

Office Maintenance and Hospitality

  • Ensure that the office environment including workstations, meeting rooms, pantry, and restrooms remain clean, organized, and welcoming.
  • Report any facility-related issues (e.g., electricity, plumbing, furniture repairs) to the admin focal point for prompt resolution.
  • Greet and assist visitors, ensuring they feel welcome and are guided to the right person or meeting room.
  • Support hospitality arrangements such as serving tea, water, or refreshments during meetings or events.
  • Maintain a professional and helpful demeanor when dealing with guests, partner staff, and vendors.
  • Help set up meeting or training rooms, including arranging chairs, projectors, and materials.

50%

Perform any other responsibilities assigned by organization/management as and when required.

Education

Minimum H.S.C

Language

Position requires language skills in both English and Bangla at a basic level

Experience and Requirements
  • 3-4 years of working experience in relevant position
  • Excellent interpersonal and cleanliness
  • Understanding of Educo’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Principles
  • Ability to follow procedures and work cooperatively with team members
  • Be patient and respectful to others
  • Have skill to prioritize tasks and to understand the situation
  • Capacity to balance work-life
  • Positive attitude, sensible and clear understanding of gender perspective
Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of handling photocopy, microwave, tea-coffee machine

Salary and Benefits

Monthly Gross Salary:
    
BDT 22,421 /- (Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty-One) only.
Other Benefits:    
Provident Fund (10% Contributory), Gratuity, 02 Festival Bonuses, Insurance including Family, Leave Encashment and other admissible benefits as per Educo People and Culture.

Child Safeguarding

Educo is committed to prevent violence and maltreatment to children by fostering a safeguarding culture in which interactions with children promote their dignity and favor their comprehensive development and wellbeing in a safe and protective environment. Educo will ensure to "do no harm" to children and to be a child safe organization.

Our Accountability

For Educo, accountability means fulfilling our responsibility to listen and respond to the opinions and needs of our stakeholders in the decisions we make and the activities we undertake, with the aim of increasing our impact and ensuring the responsible use of resources.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
  1. Three (03) non-relative referees must be included in the CV. These referees must include the most recent or current- immediate supervisor & HR/P&C personnel; one other professional.
  2. Recent Formal Photograph (Passport Size) must be included in CV
  3. Please go through the job contents carefully before applying.

Interested candidates only who meet the requirements are requested to apply through the below link-  

https://forms.office.com/e/2Xp0uZnNeH

Application Deadline: June 14, 2025 (Saturday)

WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Declaration

N.B. As a Child-Centered Organization, Educo is committed to Child protection, and has developed a Child Safeguarding Policy, together with a Code of Conduct. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. Before induction, any new staff should read and sign Educo’s Code of Conduct.

  1. ethnicity, location, color, gender, class, and religion.
  2. Educo has ZERO TOLERANCE towards harassment, abuse and discrimination. Educo employees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, PPSEAH (Policy on Protection Against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment), Child Safeguarding Policy, Anti – fraud and Corruption Policy and People and Culture Policy of Educo.
  3. Any persuasion during recruitment process will result in disqualification of candidature.
  4. Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
  5. Educo never charges any FEE/COST/DONATION at any stages of recruitment and selection process. There is no cost involved with applying for any position. Any solicitation of job application/selection costs should be regarded as fraudulent.
  6. For this recruitment and selection process, Educo reserves Full Authority to take any decision as required.