Helen Keller Intl Bangladesh
Job Announcement

HR Assistant
 Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty.  By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives.  Working in more than 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we are ensuring every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.

In Bangladesh, Helen Keller Intl has a strong history of partnership with the Government of Bangladesh and development partners to strengthen systems and improve outcomes in nutrition, eye health, WASH, and livelihoods. Helen Keller’s programs prioritize remote, hard-to-reach, and marginalized communities, including those in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Project “Access to and Utilization of Lifesaving Services by Access to and Utilization of Lifesaving Services by Marginalized Communities in Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh” seeks to restore and scale up essential nutrition, WASH and livelihood services in the three hill districts — Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachari. The project focuses on enhancing community resilience, ensuring that marginalized ethnic and rural populations have equitable access to lifesaving interventions and strengthening local systems for sustainable service delivery.

Key Interventions:

  • Mass screening of children aged 6–59 months for early detection of acute malnutrition
  • Management of Severe and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (SAM/MAM) through 26 SAM Units at district and upazila health facilities
  • Emergency nutritious food and cash-based livelihood support to nutritionally vulnerable households
  • Expansion of sustainable safe water and sanitation infrastructure
  • Capacity strengthening of government health service providers effective service delivery

Helen Keller Intl will lead this project, working closely with technical and implementing partners and government stakeholders to ensure coordinated, high-impact programming across the three CHT districts.

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Assistant will support the Human Resources department in implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs. This role involves administrative tasks, recruitment support, employee record management, and assisting in day-to-day HR operations to ensure smooth functioning of the HR department.

Job Title HR Assistant
Job Location Dhaka
DURATION Approximately 11 Months
Project name Access to and Utilization of Lifesaving Services by Access to and Utilization of Lifesaving Services by Marginalized Communities in Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh
Reporting to HR Manager
sUPERVISES None       

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare preselection sheet for each recruitment process Maintain and organize personnel files systematically                                                     
  • Assist in scheduling interviews                                                                          
  • Coordinate candidate communications and interview logistics.                                            
  •  Help organize employee engagement activities                                                       
  • Assist the HR Manager in preparing and providing documentation for internal and external audits                                                                                            
  • Prepare temporary contracts                                                                                
  • Draft simple HR letters                                                                                
  • Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee records Perform other duties assigned by the HR Manager

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.

Experience:

  • One to two years of experience in human resources or administrative roles, preferably within an INGO or the development sector. Candidates who have completed a one-year internship with an NGO/INGO are also encouraged to apply.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.                                                                     
  • Demonstrated capacity to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated resume and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the position to Bangladesh-Recruitment@hki.org with "Application for the Position of HR Assistant" in the subject line by November 8, 2025.

“Helen Keller Intl is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women and minorities candidates. The organization has a smoke free working environment.”

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In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to
building an inclusive workforce where diversity in all its forms is fully valued.