Manager-Talent Management & Development (People & Culture)

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.

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.

 ‘We will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rights’ is Plan International Bangladesh’s Vision for 2030. We have started new country strategy in July 2020 aiming to achieve this exciting and ambitious vision.

This would require the organization to have an effective, efficient and committed workforce willing to challenge the prevailing status-quo, engaging men, women, boys, youth people, specially girls and bringing best out of all to create synergy for movement at all levels – from community to national, and beyond.

Plan International Bangladesh in view to support its Vision for 2030 has been familiarizing   implementation of a dedicated decentralized People & Culture team to support its staff thus organization to excel in their capacity, motivate and retain talent them with right career support.

The role and Scope:

The Manager - Talent Management and Development (TM&D) is responsible for spearheading the design and implementation of a comprehensive talent management and development strategy that nurtures a value-based leadership culture and fosters inclusivity within Plan International Bangladesh. This role focuses on identifying, developing, and retaining high-potential employees, ensuring robust succession planning, and promoting continuous learning and development opportunities. The Manager will work closely with the Director - People & Culture to manage employee relations, ensuring a positive work environment aligned with the organization’s values and principles.

People & Culture department is adapting Business Partnering model to bring effectiveness and efficiency in people management and this position will also give particular focus on the country’s learning infrastructure (Plan Academy, Support on the Go), supporting consultancy service to business teams on learning and development objectives as well as in coaching and mentoring to create a culture of that embrace Plan’s value-based leadership (underpinned by feminist leadership principles). This role plays a critical role in identifying the skill needs and support the functional teams in making learning plans to fill up the gaps.

Manager-TM&D will ensure that the P&C Specialists are well braced with clear purpose, guidelines and capacity development support to present right solutions to its stakeholders. This position will be responsible for organizational development initiatives to be managed as well.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• University degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in HR with a focus on talent management, leadership development, and organizational culture.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing talent management and succession planning strategies.
• Strong understanding of learning and development best practices, including digital and blended learning approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, values-driven culture in line with feminist principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and HR policy implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of emergency response HR practices is an added advantage.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable commitment to supportive teamwork
• Creative and takes initiative
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment

Please Click on Role profile - Manager- Talent Management & Development (P&C).pdf for details of the job.

Last date to apply online is 23rd November 2024. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability. Experiences and skills are flexible for people from gender diverse communities.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Safeguarding Policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Monthly consolidated salary range for this role is 203,712 BDT – 254,640 BDT CTC (may vary based on experience) along with other benefits i.e. Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Life Insurance, Hospitalization Insurance coverage along with Out Patient Treatment Benefit.

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.

Selected candidate will get initial contract for two year for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

-Caution-

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