Youth for Change Bangladesh (YFC-BD) is a part of the global youth-led coalition of youth activists titled “Youth For Change” working in partnership with organizations and governments to create positive change in society. Youth For Change launched in 2015 as a project of Plan International and became an independent entity in 2018. YFC currently has organizations based in Bangladesh, UK & Tanzania. Youth For Change Bangladesh has been registered as a youth organization under the Dept. of Youth Development, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms under the Societies Registration Act 1860 of the Govt. of Bangladesh.
Y-Moves Project:
Y-moves (Youth movements) is a project for Plan International Bangladesh
for advancing young people, especially through girls’ rights to participation,
protection and sexual reproductive health in Bangladesh as well as to
contribute to building a dynamic and inclusive civil society.
Project information:
Technical Supported by: Plan International Bangladesh
Implementing Partner: Youth For Change Bangladesh
Funded by: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)
Project Area: 64 districts in Bangladesh
What we do:
1. Capacity building of young people, especially girls and young women to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) including prevention of Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
2. Strengthening capacity and collaboration of civil society, child and youth-led networks.
3. Increasing responsiveness and positive social norms among government duty bearers and community gatekeepers.
Who are we working with:
1. Young people aged 12 to 24, adolescents who are members of the National Children’s Task Force in all districts of Bangladesh.
2. Govt. officials, policymakers, members of Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights, line ministry officials, district administration, and line ministry officials in the district.
3. CSOs, parents and community gatekeepers, and religious leaders.
Job Title: Administrative and Human Resource Officer
Main responsibilities: To work as an administrative and human resource officer for YFC BD.
Vacancy: 1 Position
Salary: Negotiable (Without any other benefits)
Job Location: Dhaka
Experience: Minimum 1 Year
Age Limit: 22-30 Years
Working Hour: 09 pm to 05 pm (Five Days in a Week).
Duration: Upto 30th June 2023 (renewable on conditions)
Application Deadline: 19th July 2022
Major Duties & Responsibilities
•Implement effective practices in administrative and human resource functions.
•Assist and support the accounts department in financial operations.
•Ensure timely completion of financial and other administrative audits.
•To keep the Line Manager informed on all relevant matters.
•Maintaining Documentation as per the requirements of the human resource necessities, and as per the guideline of YFC Bangladesh.
• Complying with the organizational gender and safeguarding policy along with other policies
General duties-
•Procurement and Inventory Management
•Procure fixed assets, stationery, print materials, and other materials as per project requirement
•Liaise with different vendors
•Manage and maintain the project vehicles and their drivers
•Provide logistic support for meeting/seminar/workshop (e.g. in booking venues and food, purchasing materials/print materials, and conveyance)
•Initiate and monitor repair and maintenance for an office building, furniture and equipment, and project vehicle
•Keep records of all original MoU contracts, rental deeds, and insurance documents
•Keeping the message of the staff in their absence.
•Must have sufficient knowledge in office management, file maintaining
•Collecting & preserving the address of other organizations for communication when required
•Responsible to keep track record of each day’s vehicle expenses and prepare and submit monthly reports to the Line Manager
•Supervising the housekeeping of the office premises and ensuring the proper look and feel of the office floors and furniture layout
•Support internal and external auditors for completion of respective project audit
•Maintain records of fixed assets and stock register regularly
•Maintain and check the logbooks (fuel, lubricant, maintenance, etc) of the motorcycles.
•Provide necessary support to procurement-related work and its documentation
•Ensure all logistic support in time for all of the project team members and field staff to run the project(s) smoothly
•Conduct and assist with procurement-related activities for both head office and projects
•Coordinate sending all official letters, documents, and reports to the donor, governing body, other organizations, and stakeholders
•Compile and update employee records
•Any other assigned job by the Management
Educational Qualification– Graduation in any subject (Students can also apply).
Required Skills-
•Fluent in Bangla and English Language, both spoken and written.
•Good physical outlook with excellent interpersonal skills, a pleasant personality;
•A good team player;
•Ready to work for long hours.
•Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
•Committed to superior customer service;
•Ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate high levels of motivation;
•Highly trustworthy, ethical, and discreet;
•Enthusiastic and hard-working person who enjoys being part of a successful and productive team;
•Flexible and supportive;
•Detail-orientated and resourceful;
•Computer literate and IT skills (Microsoft Packages, Internet, and E-mail).
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
Aptitude Required:
•Professional: Computer skills, Documentation for Human resources-related issues, administrative skills, planning and monitoring skills, team working ability.
•Personal: Total integrity, open-minded, respect for others, listening quality, acceptance to work and live in a simple, difficult and traditional environment.
Apply Instruction:
Women are encouraged to apply for the position. Interested candidates must send their application with a cover letter and CV with a recent photo and 2 references to the email address: jobs@youthforchangeglobal.org with CC to bangladesh@youthforchangeglobal.org on or before 19th July 2022. Please mention “Application for Administrative and Human Resource Officer, Y-Moves Project” in the subject line. To send a hard copy application, please address “The Project Officer, Youth For Change Bangladesh, House no. 40, Road No. 03, Block- B, Mirpur 11 1/2, Dhaka- 1216”. Please write the position applied for on the top of the envelope.
No application will be entertained after the deadline time. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to attend the exam and interview. Youth For Change Bangladesh is an equal opportunity organization.
