Head of P&COD – Bangladesh – Dhaka

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

From a People & Culture (P&C) perspective, the focus of the team is on Organizational Development (OD) and Human Resources (HR) management, effective Learning and Development as well as operational management to achieve the OCS and COM goals.

The strategic focus of the team would be among others to focus on a culture where feminist leadership principles are adhered to and Oxfam values are in the centre of all activities and decisions.

The Role

Responsible for leading, strategically influencing, effectively planning, designing, developing, and evaluating human resource-related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals aligned to the Country Operating Model (COM). Furthermore, leading and facilitating the HR and OD process for an effective, people focused organization.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who is committed to Oxfam values and feminist leadership principles, is a change savvy and flexible in approach and ways of working.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Country Office, to act as key contributor as head of the team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their relevant HR fields, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.