Junior Associate, Program Operations

Reporting To: Program Director
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Dhaka or Chattogram with frequent travel
Employment Type: Full-time, Paid
Application Deadline: Immediately (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

About Teach For Bangladesh

Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) believes that every child in Bangladesh – regardless of socio-economic circumstance – deserves the opportunity for an excellent education. Our mission is to launch a movement of capable, committed, and compassionate leaders who share the vision of an equitable Bangladesh and are working tirelessly inside and outside the nation’s classrooms to expand educational opportunities for all children. 

Our flagship Fellowship program enlists highly talented graduates to spend two years teaching full-time in low-income schools. During that time, we train and support Fellows as they drive the academic and non-academic development of their students. The program also prepares Fellows to become lifelong leaders who will spearhead systemic change in Bangladesh, particularly in the education sector.

Learn more about us at: www.teachforbangladesh.org

Learn more about the global network Teach For All at: www.teachforall.org

Position Summary

The role of the Junior Associate, Program Operations is to ensure the school operational support and placement of both the Dhaka, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and Rangpur Regions. The Program Operations Associate is also responsible for managing the operations of TFB’s six weeks of pre-service training at Winter Academy and leads operational support of the Program Team in different events.

Major Responsibilities

School Management Committee and Head Teacher Engagement

• Project manage and work with relevant colleagues within the Leadership Development team to design and execute a Head Teacher engagement program that:
  • Build a collective among Head Teachers (HT)/Assistant Teachers (AT)/staff based on trust, authenticity, and commitment to students
  • Build HT and AT understanding of and investment in TFB’s program, pedagogy, approach to teaching/learning, values, and vision
• Build and maintain strong relationship with School Management Committee (SMC) Chairperson and HT of each school, including understanding the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder when partnering with TFB
• Act as a resource to help Fellow, Training and Leadership Coach and Head Teachers to resolve any school-related challenges that may come up
• Design ,and execute multiple surveys for Government stakeholders in the schools
• Analyze the Survey result and engage with relevant colleagues program team to take necessary steps

Field-level government stakeholders’ engagement

• Create and execute strong action plan to invest different government stakeholders which will transform them as the champion of Teach For Bangladesh
• Invest and keep constant communication with but not limited to the TEO/ATEO of education Thana, and create and maintain creative touch points so that the stakeholders feel connected with the vision and mission of Teach For Bangladeshf the organization:
  • The Recruitment and Youth Mobilization team to attract and mobilize high-quality applications to the Teach For Bangladesh Fellowship in order to meet the organization’s growth targets and  ensure that the most committed candidates make it through to the 2-year Fellowship. 
  • The Training and Support Team, internally known as the Program Team, to facilitate a high-quality training experience for Fellows and to continuously monitor and provide feedback on the impact our Fellows have in their classrooms. 
  • The Alumni Impact team to design and implement strategies to engage our Alumni and catalyze a broader movement for education reform across the country. 

School Placement

• Collect recommendations from Thana Education Officers (TEO) for High Potential (HP) schools of different Thanas
• Lead  finalization of school placement of Fellows, in support with program team colleagues
• Placement partnership with Winter Academy Schools and finalize placement schools for Winter Academy
• Designs and executes different  events connected to school placement

City and Academy Operations 

• Lead logistical support for program training and  events
• Project manage operations support for Winter Academy
• Design and run some professional development sessions for Fellows that deepen their understanding of their students and communities

Key Skills & Competencies

• A strong conviction that every child in Bangladesh, regardless of socioeconomic background, can learn and achieve high results
• Deep understanding of and alignment to our mission, vision, culture, and core values
• Desire and ability to effectively operate independently and as part of a team in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment, with a results-oriented culture
• Proven organizational and time management skills, experience creating efficient systems to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track record of taking an uncommon level of personal responsibility in achieving professional goals.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals and demonstrated sensitivity to racial, cultural, gender, and ideological diversity.
• Ability to engagingly present to small and large groups.
• Strong reasoning and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to travel very frequently within Bangladesh and flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Educational Qualifications, Language Requirements, & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a reputable local or foreign university
• A relevant postgraduate degree is preferred
• Language proficiency in both English and Bangla
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible work experience

Compensation & Other Benefits           

Salary is competitive in the Bangladeshi context. Benefits include festival bonus (2 per year), medical insurance, 24 days of annual leave (accrued over a year), 8 days of sick leave, and opportunities for training and travel (see below). There is plenty of opportunity for professional development and mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global network Teach For All.

We seek to make Teach For Bangladesh one of the best experiences of your working life where you thrive in your own journey towards creating lasting change. Together, we seek to build a high performing team that is dedicated to our vision for educational equity for all children. Benefits include:

• An organizational culture that strives to be horizontal: we exchange and explore ideas with passion and with the goal of arriving at the best ideas for our mission 
• Opportunity for continuous professional development: potential for local and international travel and constant practice of leadership with consciousness for which we bring specialists to contribute to your training
• The work is demanding but provides an incredible opportunity to learn, grow continuously, and add value to the team and everyone around you. 

How to Apply 

Please complete this Application Form thoroughly.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.