Deputy Manager, Selection and Youth Engagement, Fellowship Recruitment and Selection

Reporting to: Director, Fellowship Recruitment and Selection

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Based in Dhaka, with frequent travel within and outside Bangladesh

Employment Type: Full-time, paid (min 2-year commitment)

Application Deadline: Rolling

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 a 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 Fellowship Recruitment & Selection team is responsible for 1) attracting highly qualified and motivated individuals to apply for the TFB Fellowship, 2) screening applicants to admit those who meet our selection bar, and 3) ensuring that admitted Fellows join the program.

As a part of the team, the Deputy Manager, Selection and Youth Engagement will lead efforts to identify, attract, and select outstanding candidates for the Fellowship program. This includes spearheading strategic research for the selection process, managing applicant communications, and cultivating relationships with educational institutions. Additionally, this role focuses on creating a robust pipeline of future leaders by engaging with students at high schools, colleges, and universities across Bangladesh and internationally.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of research, communications, and relationship-building, helping to identify and nurture future leaders for the movement for educational equity.

Major Responsibilities

Recruitment and Selection Process Leadership (35%):

• Attracting increasing numbers of highly qualified applicants from top Bangladeshi universities, workplaces, and international universities.
• Effectively enlisting applicants from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, including from minority and historically marginalized communities.
• Strengthening the brand of the TFB Fellowship such that it is considered by students, job-seekers, their parents, university faculty and staff, and other employers as one of the most preferred career options for top graduates and future leaders.
• Develop and implement strategies for selecting exceptional candidates for the Fellowship program, ensuring alignment with TFB’s competency-based selection model.
• Manage and oversee application reviews, phone interviews, and assessment centers.
• Lead logistics and execution for all stages of the selection process, ensuring a seamless and consistent experience for all applicants.
• Train and support selectors to maintain high standards in the selection process.

Youth Engagement and Pipeline Development (35%):

• Build and cultivate relationships with leading universities in Bangladesh and internationally (e.g., USA, UK, Malaysia, India) to raise awareness about educational inequity and TFB’s work.
• Engage with university students in their first, second, and third years to create a talent pipeline for the TFB Fellowship as an early cultivation strategy.
• Develop relationships with leading high schools and colleges to inspire and engage students in TFB’s mission, creating a future talent pool for the Fellowship.

Data and Research (20%):

• Conduct and utilize research to enhance the accuracy and reliability of TFB’s competency-based selection model.
• Analyze applicant and process data to continuously improve outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Track and manage data effectively to ensure smooth operations in recruitment, selection, and enrollment.

Communications and Relationship Management (10%):

• Craft high-impact external communications (e.g., acceptance letters, parent communications) to ensure professionalism and clarity.
• Maintain strong relationships with Human Resource officials at top employers, as well as career service representatives at targeted universities.
• Ensure consistent and professional communication with all applicants throughout the admissions process.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of and strong alignment with Teach For Bangladesh’s mission, vision, and core values.
• A strong conviction that every child can learn and achieve high results, regardless of socioeconomic background.
• Exceptional written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills with the ability to set ambitious goals, develop clear plans, and execute them effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with experience creating systems to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and utilize data to inform decisions and improve processes.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with diverse individuals and stakeholders, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and ideological diversity.
• Creative aptitude and familiarity with tools for data analysis and communication.
• Ability to travel within Dhaka frequently, including occasionally on weekends.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a reputable local or foreign university. A postgraduate degree is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in recruitment, selection, youth engagement, or related fields.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Bangla is strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive in the Bangladeshi context. Benefits include:

• Two festival bonuses per year.
• Medical insurance.
• 24 days of annual leave (accrued over a year) and 8 days of sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and travel (local and international).
• Professional development through the Teach For All global network.

As an organization, we strive to create an environment where team members thrive, continuously grow, and work towards creating lasting change for educational equity in Bangladesh.

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.