Office Support Staff

Job Description

Title: Office Support Staff

Company Name: The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Chattogram (Bhasan Char)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Development Agency

• Minimum HSC pass.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Development Agency

• Age At most 40 years

• Age limit: 40 years (age limit will be relaxed in case of the potential candidate).

• At least 02 years of working experience in a relevant field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks responsibly and efficiently.

• Good organizational skills and attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and workplace safety.

• Basic communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and support teamwork.

• Punctuality, time management, and willingness to work flexible hours when required.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle office materials responsibly.

• Willingness to assist with meetings, field activities, and emergency response operations as required.

Personal Qualities:

• Honest, reliable, disciplined, and respectful toward colleagues and visitors.

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

• Adheres to the BDRCS Code of Conduct and the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

• Respects diversity and treats all individuals with dignity and impartiality.

• Maintains confidentiality and respects organizational rules and procedures.

• Demonstrates a helpful attitude, initiative, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

• Committed to safeguarding, workplace safety, and maintaining a respectful working environment.

• Willing to support humanitarian operations during emergencies and major disasters, as required.

Red Cross - Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the Movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President's Order No. 26 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the government in the Disaster Management field, BDRCS has provided humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people over the last 55 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building, displacement, Refugee Relief/ Population movement Operation and promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for suitable Bangladeshi candidates for the following positions in its Bhasan Char Operation (BCO):

Duration of contract: Initially up to 30th April 2027 (with the possibility of extension).

Reporting to: Director, Bhasan Char Operation.

Duty station: Bhasan Char Island under Chittagong.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide general office and administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day programme operations.
• Maintain office cleanliness, tidiness, and a safe and hygienic working environment.
• Assist with the preparation and arrangement of meeting rooms, training sessions, workshops, and official events.
• Support the distribution of documents, office supplies, equipment, and other materials as required.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and deliver documents to relevant staff and offices.
• Assist with photocopying, printing, scanning, filing, and maintaining office records.
• Support the serving of refreshments during meetings and official gatherings, as required.
• Assist with the movement, storage, and inventory of office supplies and equipment.
• Report maintenance needs, safety concerns, and any damage to office property to the designated supervisor.
• Support logistics and operational arrangements during field activities, emergency response, and other programme events.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor to support organizational operations.

• Salary Range: Up to BDT. 25,000/- (Monthly Consolidated).