Director- People & Culture

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Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realize their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.

Plan International Bangladesh envisions a 2030 where children and youth, particularly girls and young women, are recognized as leaders of change in gender norms and can make decisions about their lives. Our country strategy, launched in July 2020, focuses on empowering girls and young women to be heard, live without fear of violence, and achieve their rights. Our significant achievements to date include gender-transformative actions, humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis and natural disasters, climate and disaster resilience, building our evidence base, and effective advocacy from local to international levels, as well as evolving our partnership approach.

We are committed to supporting children and youth, especially girls and young women, throughout their journey from childhood to adulthood. Over the next six years, we will amplify and support the role of girls and youth from all identities in a greater social movement. This will enable them to step out of prescribed gender roles, break the poverty cycle, and manage acute shocks and stressors, including those brought about by climate change. To achieve this vision, PIB must ensure a high-quality, high-performing team to deliver world-class programmes.

The role:

Director-People & Culture (P&C) will provide strategic leadership to the country programme’s human resources and organizational development processes and will lead and manage all aspects of human resources, with a strong emphasis on creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work culture. This role is critical in driving a comprehensive HR strategy that includes recruitment and talent management, fostering anti-racism and diversity, ensuring equitable reward systems, and upholding safeguarding standards. The Director will champion a value-based leadership culture grounded in feminist principles, ensuring that all staff members are equipped to prevent and address harassment, bullying, discrimination, and abuses of power.

Director- P&C will ensure staff are prepared and motivated to respond effectively in emergency situations, promoting resilience and diligence during crises. This role is essential for embedding feminist principles in the organization’s culture, ensuring that all staff embody these values in their daily work. The Director will also lead efforts to ensure that leaders are well-equipped to coach and mentor their teams, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence. The position holder will ensure sustained organizational effectiveness by developing and implementing structures and systems in response to changing organizational contexts, strategies and priorities.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a highly experienced Human Resources professional with a university degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within an international organization. This individual should excel in leading recruitment and behavioural-based assessment processes, with a strong background in talent management, development, and succession planning. We require someone with a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, coupled with experience in designing and managing equitable reward systems. The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of HR policies, local labour laws, and compliance requirements, as well as strong safeguarding practices and employee relations management skills.

Our ideal candidate will be a proven leader with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, and experience in preparing staff for emergency response and promoting resilience during crises. We value high integrity and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive organizational culture. Desirable qualities include a demonstrable commitment to supportive teamwork, creativity, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment. This role demands a strategic thinker who can drive HR initiatives that align with organizational goals while ensuring a people-first approach in all aspects of human resource management.

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected.  Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

Why Join Us?

Joining Plan International means engaging in impactful work that transforms lives and promotes equality as part of our global network, you will have opportunities for international collaboration and continuous professional development. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where every team member is empowered to thrive. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to be a part of our journey and help shape a better future for children in Bangladesh.

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Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.

Salary Package for this role is BDT. 344,622.00 to 430,778.00 fixed monthly Cost to the company. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, festival bonus, gratuity leave, group insurance and yearly medical check-up for employee.

Closing Date: 06th October 2024. Selected candidate will get initially five-year contract for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy. Selected candidates must be willing to join within very short notice. Only Bangladeshi citizen are eligible for apply.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

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