Room to Read is a global organization transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read’s innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during two time periods that are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education.

We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions. By focusing on the quality of education provided within the communities and ensuring these outcomes are measured, we have created a model that can be replicated, localized and sustained by governments.

By the end of 2020, Room to Read has benefited more than 23.8 million children in over 48,000 communities across 20 countries. This includes 4.9 million new children benefited in 2020 alone. In Bangladesh, we have directly benefited more than 0.4 million children since 2009. At present, we implement Programs focusing literacy and girls’ education in Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Natore and Moulvibazar. Learn more at roomtoread.org.

Room to Read Bangladesh is inviting applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the following regular position:

1. Associate - People Operations
(Based in Dhaka Country Office and Reports to the Senior Manager- People Operations)

Position Overview:
The Associate, People Operations will assist and work under the direct supervision of Senior Manager, People Operations. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s human resources initiatives. In addition to it, the Associate, People Operations will assist the Country Director in supporting and organizing her/his tasks and documentation. The position is based at the Country Office in Dhaka, and s/he will have regular interactions with all staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the department in carrying out different recruitment related tasks – Download applications, sending invitations, prepare candidates summary sheet, coordinating interviews, logistical support.
  
• Assist in different Selection & Placement related tasks such as- upload hiring documents into Workday Recruitment, after selection communication, collect necessary documents & info, ensure post joining formalities, enter new employee information into Workday to create ID etc.
  
• Opening and managing Hiring Files and Personnel Files on a regular basis and ensure its confidentiality.
  
• Request, prepare info and process ID card, business card in coordination with Admin Team for all staff.
  
• Process clearance of exiting staff and ensure final payment through work with Finance team.
  
• Regular follow-up of Inclusion and Exclusion of Staffs into Accidental & Death Insurance. Also Assist in timely renewal of insurance policies and contract with the provider.
  
• Provide logistical support in HR related Training and events.
  
• Provide support in coordinating HR related purchase.
  
• Organize and coordinate various Team Support activities such as Day Celebrations, Family Day, Annual Retreat & Team Building event to enhance staff motivation and escalate retention.
  
• Prepare various HR related reports.
  
• Formulate different letters and documents issued from HR department.
  
• Assist the Country Director in supporting and organizing tasks and documentation.
  
• Any other tasks assigned by Line Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Business Studies/ Public Administration/ Human Resource Management/ Psychology etc.
  
• At least 2 years of working experience in Human Resource/Personnel Management
  
• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of responsibilities in a prior administrative or human resources position
  
• Relevant computer-operating skills
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

General Requirements:

• Willingness & ability to visit program sites extensively
  
• Skill & experience of working with e-communication & people with diverse culture
  
• Strong communication skills in Bangla and English
  
• Excellent computer operating skill
  
• Ability to work under pressure
  
• Comfortable in a performance-based organization working with low overhead budget
  
• Proven track record of achieving results
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation.

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation
  
• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
  
• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
  
• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
  
• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Compensation:
We offer competitive salary. The benefits include:

• Provident Fund
  
• 13th Month Allowance
  
• Gratuity
  
• Health coverage including spouse and children
  
• Insurances
  
• Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online through https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoomToRead/details/Associate--People-Operations_R-01965 on or before 21 May 2022. Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”