Office Assistant

Job Description

Title: Office Assistant

Company Name: Katnarpara Nari Unnayan Sangstha (KNUS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Rajshahi

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• HSC/equivalent

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 02 years of experience in the similar field.
• The ability to work under pressure is essential.
• A willingness to work in any location within the country is required.
• Strong commitment to organizational policies procedures, core values, code of conduct, integrity, respect, commitment and attitude.

Language: Understandable verbal & written communication skills in Bangla and English.

Context and Scope:

IOM is currently implementing a project titled ‘Bangladesh: Reducing Irregular Migration And Supporting Returnees & Displaced Persons’, in coordination with Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE) and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Government of Italy to strengthen migration management with particular focus on promoting safe migration, addressing adverse drivers of migration, and supporting the sustainable reintegration of vulnerable returnees.

The Key objective of the project is 'Strengthening safe migration pathways in Bangladesh through raising awareness, supporting sustainable reintegration and providing alternatives to irregular migration'. This is a 2.5 months project starting from 1st Septmeber’2024 with possibility of project extension for one year subject to availability of funding.

KNUS is an implementing partner (IP) for implementing the “Reducing Irregular Migration and Supporting Returnee and Displaced Persons” Project activities in Rajshahi District. KNUS is seeking suitable candidates for Office Assistant position (conditional), who will be placed at Rajshahi District Project Office, and responsible to implement project activities.

Under the overall guidance of the IOM and direct supervision of the KNUS, and in collaboration with relevant project staff and stakeholders and the respective local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) partners, Office Assistant will be responsible for the tasks mentioned below:

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide administrative, logistical, and secretarial support.
• Manage and keep records of all documents and correspondence.
• Ensure the office rooms, wash rooms and restrooms are consistently clean and well-organized.
• Arrange refreshments such as tea, coffee, and snacks for office staff and visitors.
• Support to procure logistics materials, stationaries and project materials as necessary.
• Perform duty travel as required for project implementation.
• Perform other duties assigned by PC/District Manager, Psychosocial Counselor or senior Management.

Employment Status: Full Time/ Project Based

Salary: As per project allocated budget. Compensation and other benefit: Travel allowance, Festival Bonus