World Change Starts with Educated Children®

Position Overview:

The Associate Administration position will assist Field Manager in district level in carrying out all administrative related initiatives. The position will provide general help as and when required by members of Room to Read Bangladesh. This position will report to the Field Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s accounts and administrative initiatives. The position will have regular interactions with all staff and this position is based in Narail.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Book-keeping of financial transactions in field office

• Preparation of Comparative statement (CS), purchase order (PO)/contract and submit to Project Manager for review and recommendation/approval

• Ensure Material Distribution to listed schools of upzillas

• Petty cash management

• Follow up on Office Cleaner & Security Guard

• Visit frequently to program schools for providing administrative support

• Field level procurement, warehousing, inventory management and distribution

• Maintenance of field office

• Local level transport coordination

• Staff Movement Register Management and Access Visitor Register Management

• Field level event management

• Banking transaction for Program and Indirect

• Other tasks, as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in commerce/business administration (Masters preferred)

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in administrative position.

• Experience of working with NGO is preferred

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player

• Relevant computer-operating skills and relevant software

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred:

• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people

• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead

• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization

• Proven track record of achieving results

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative

• Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas,

• Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials

• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization

• Be an innovative and creative thinker – not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness

• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction

• Work well independently as well as part of a team

• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read is a Child Safe Organization and is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation (Child Protection Principles)

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.

• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.

• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.

• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.

• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. (PSEA Principles)

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.

• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.

• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.

• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.

• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary. The benefits include:

• Provident Fund

• 13th Month Allowance

• Gratuity

• Health coverage for staff and dependents

• Insurances

• Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship

Location(s)

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization

• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness

• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration

• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled