Apply for Office Assistant in BRAC

About the Role:

Office Assistant will execute Office assistance duties and cleaning of Office premises and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. General Office cleaning services and washing organizational vehicles

• Cleaning the office and its premises as well as all the equipment and furniture regularly
• Cleaning rest-rooms and put hygienic materials regularly
• To ensure the cleanness of the Kitchen with its utensils.
• Regular cleaning, washing organizational vehicles parked at the office premises
• Requisition of Cleaning and Kitchen Materials as needed on time.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Coordinator and ensure that the Kitchen and office issues materials is maintained (Plumber, electricity)

2. Kitchen management and tea service

• Acquisition of kitchen stationaries, preparing tea and serving staff and visitors.
• Preparation of drinking water as well as the one for rest-rooms use in case of need.
• Cleaning and general maintenance of kitchen materials.

3. Office assistance and support to staff

• Provide support to the different departments as time allows it such as photocopying documents, filing, scanning, bidding etc…
• Reception duties in case of need.
• Working as messenger in case of need
• To be courteous and respectful to all staff, visitors and all BRAC partners
• Show a positive attitude that contributes to a good working atmosphere in the office
• Provide additional services, as required, to contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the office operations.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications:

• At least Secondary School certificate (A2).

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• People skills: warmth with people, conversational, able to relate to and be in continual interaction and communication with people.
• At least Secondary School certificate (A2) with 1year work experience in office setting
• Ability and willingness to learn and work with a high degree of motivation and adaptability
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Flexibility, ability to remain calm under pressure
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issue.

Experience Requirements:  

• 1 year work experience in office setting or similar role.

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Qualified and interested candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a signed cover letter and any supporting documents in a single PDF format to bracrwandarecruitment@gmail.com; mentioning a brief academic background, career summary, core competence, notarized copies of academic qualifications and professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar

Application deadline: 5th August 2025

Please note that the shortlisting will be done one on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”