About WaterAid

WaterAid is a global non-government, not-for-profit organisation, working for over 30 years now in changing lives for the betterment in 34 countries around the world. We work to offer clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to underprivileged people globally, through convincing the governments to change laws, linking policy makers with people on the ground, pooling knowledge and resources, and rallying support from people and organisations from different corners of the world – altogether making lasting change happen on a massive scale. Currently WaterAid is looking for a dynamic, committed, passionate and self-driven individual for the position of Senior Officer, Gender & Knowledge Management for its country office in Bangladesh.

Job Purpose

As a key member of the POD/Human Resource (HR) department, this position is responsible to facilitate robust human resource management across the organization promoting relevant policies/ practices/ procedures that includes, but not necessarily limited into, talent hunt and acquisition, learning & development, employee transition, engagement, relations, wellbeing; and also safeguarding principles. S/he will act as the custodian of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS); produce analytical report to support in making effective HR related decisions within the organization, amongst others, to contribute towards having a high performing team in a highly enabling work environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of a high-performing team, the incumbent shall: • Proactively support in talent hunt and onboarding right people at the right time through web-based recruitment portal • Lead the induction for new joiners and orientation for all on defined subject matters, collaborating with respective team members. • Ensure all team members have updated Job Description (JD) and annual objectives in place, extending necessary support to respective line managers for updating. • Articulate annual training plan based on training need assessment (TNA)/ development need exercises/ role’s requirement, organize formal/customized training/initiatives exploring suitable training providers and follow up learnings, maintaining a database/ annual training calendar and dashboard. • Promote healthy relations with colleagues across the board and support them in better understanding and upholding organizational values, culture, norms, ethos through relevant activities. • Facilitate FGD, employee engagement survey and open communications/ speaking up culture to promote team members to share feedback/ suggestions for continuous improvement of the organizational work culture and environment; and to act on. • Support in organising team building and related events to uphold team member’s interpersonal collaborations, cohesion, and collective excellence. • Drive for team members’ awareness on people related emerging (global) issues on power, diversity-equity-inclusion, wellbeing etc. at workplace and take related initiatives upon guidance of line manager. • Oversee insurance management; and settle issues with the provider, if necessary. • Ensure effective adoption and utilisation of WA Bangladesh portal under the global HRIS (PeoplePlace) updating HR info/data into that portal; and orient colleagues on its proper usage/ operation. Settle any functional loopholes in consultation with the global team. • Collate, analyse and produce HR related report for management decision in time. Review/draft memos, notes, budget, reports etc. and ensure documentation with precise information • Act as the Safeguarding Focal Point (SFP); and ensure rolling out safeguarding initiatives, SOP, as appropriate • Contribute to undertake worthy, innovative and effective work method, systems and approach in POD related interventions. Any other relevant tasks, as assigned by the line manager.

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

JOB REQUIREMENTS/ PERSONAL PROFILE: Education: Master’s in Business Administration (major in HRM) /Management /Public Administration or relevant subject. Advance studies in Organisational Development or relevant subject will be preferred. Experience and knowledge: 05-07 years demonstrated experience in HR/People functions. Sound knowledge on contemporary HR trend, approach, practice, and processes; country employment/ labour law, online based portal etc. and demonstrated expertise on their application in professional career is required. Working experience in a diverse international organization will get advantage. Skills: Excellent presentation, facilitation and persuasive communication and negotiation skills, good report writing ability, sound knowledge on different computer applications particularly on MS word, excel, power point, outlook and software etc. Experience of using HRIS (human resource information system)/software with analysis is essential. Competencies: Quick learner and detail oriented; proactive and self-motivated; ability to work independently, manage information in confidential/sensitive manner; aptitude to understand people and able to draw confidence and support from others; possesses personal integrity, sense of transparency, proactive stance and respect for gender, diversity and organizational culture; able to plan and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Reportable To

Head of People and Organisational Development

Workstation

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Working Hours

37.5

Contract Tenure

till 31 March 2026

Salary & Benefits

Monthly gross salary BDT 89,140 with admissible benefits (Festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, life insurance for self, health insurance scheme for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc. as per policy)

Apply Instruction

If you are passionate to improve lives of the people in the transforming climate context, courageous to bring positive impact through your proficiencies, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfil the above-mentioned requirements please visit the following link and apply. Application deadline: 29 October 2023 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process. Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification. Any difficulties faced while submitting application needs to be addressed to jashiaabedin@wateraid.org. Apply Now

Application Deadline: 29 October 2023

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.
Please visit https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid

To know more about our organisation, please visit: www.wateraid.org