Intern, Human Resources (Short-Term)

Location: Dhaka Based

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

At Teach For Bangladesh, we believe that every child, regardless of socio-economic background, deserves the opportunity for an excellent education. Since 2012, through our two-year Fellowship and the alumni who complete our program, we have been building a movement of leaders with the knowledge, mindsets, and skills to drive our educational system towards greater equity for all children. To help us achieve our vision, we are looking for an Intern for our HR team.

Working in sync with all Teach For Bangladesh functional teams, the HR Intern will collaborate closely with the Director of Operations & Impact to support the everyday HR and Administration tasks as required. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands and deeply connects with the purpose of our mission and is looking to grow their skills in different aspects of Human Resource Management and is actively seeking exposure to the broader local and international development sector.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the HR team in assisting employees, Fellows, and senior management on day-to-day matters relating to HR and Administration
• Support in proper documentation management of staff and Fellows by maintaining and updating personnel files 
• Support in day-to-day office management and other administrative activities
• Update our internal databases with new employee information, including contact details and employment forms
• Support organizational life cycle for employees and Fellows with relevant processes for hiring, onboarding, employee wellbeing, offboarding, and other HR systems
• Support in hiring by creating recruitment materials such as job descriptions, interview sheets, briefing documents and communicating with the applicants as per requirement
• Assisting in the planning and organizing of events
• Maintain confidentiality and a high degree of professionalism in internal and external communications

Key Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of and strong alignment to Teach For Bangladesh’s mission, vision, and core values (see https://teachforbangladesh.org/about-us/core-values/)
• Strong belief that every child can learn and achieve high results
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Educational, Language & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable local or foreign university is preferred. Undergraduate students from the final year/semester are encouraged to apply.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla is essential for this role.
• Candidates who have experience working voluntarily in communication and public relations will be preferred.

How to Apply 

Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter to careers@teachforbangladesh.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and answer the following questions: 

• Why are you interested in Teach For Bangladesh? 
• What compelled you to consider this specific position? 
• What strengths/experience would you bring to this position?
• What areas of growth are you identifying for yourself that you can leverage this role to address? 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.