Human Resources Assistant, SC5, Dhaka

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

11 October 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND:

To perform a range of HR tasks to support accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Provide assistance on general HR queries and follow-up actions, to ensure consistent and high-quality HR services are delivered to clients.

2. Provide administrative support in various HR activities in the areas of work allocated by the professional officer including onboarding of new staff members in compliance with relevant processes and procedures

3. Assist supervisor in monitoring the contractual status of all staff on various appointments; and monitor within grade service increment schedules and ensure the timely preparation and issuance of contract renewals and personnel action forms;

4. Liaise with other internal units/offices on HR related matters, i.e. contracts, separation etc. and others as necessary, and provide necessary information in order to enable timely HR services.

5. Maintain confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards.

6. Draft various HR documentation required for the specific area of work (e.g. employment contracts, transfer letters, experience certificates, salary certificates etc.) ensuring accuracy and meeting established deadlines.

7. Use HR management systems for entering and updating a variety of HR data including assistance in monitoring various deadlines, ensuring compliance with the established deadlines and accuracy of HR data.

8. Extract and compile HR data on staff selection, contractual conditions, entitlements and performance, to support analysis and reporting needs.

9. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to other staff, to support their development and increased knowledge of HR systems and procedures required to perform their duties.

10. Any other responsibilities as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) is required.  Education in Human Resources Management or in any relevant field is preferable. 
Experience: At least 5 years of overall experience in Human Resources or in any other relevant fields.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
 
Job Title: Human Resources Assistant, SC5, Dhaka
Grade: SC5
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 
 
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualificatio

DESIRABLE:

• Has managed and implemented HR policy and procedures in line with WFPs operating standards

• Has conducted specific HR Services activities such as payroll administration, aspects of recruitment and interviews administration

• Has provided ad-hoc guidance to less experienced staff members

• Has provided briefing to new recruits as part of the onboarding process

• Has gained experience working across a range of WFP contexts and with varying strategic priorities

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.