Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’
Main purpose of job:
The Procurement & Stores Assistant is an important administrative role within the British High Commission Dhaka. You will work in the Technical Works Group (TWG) office of the British High Commission. TWG provides facilities management covering all residential accommodation and office buildings in the British High Commission. We are looking for a team player who is confident, hardworking, honest, having strong stores and inventory management skills. The successful applicant should also have strong office administrative skills and a good standard of written English.
As the Procurement Assistant, we are expected to make purchases for the TWG team using GPC or raising purchase orders, while following BHC internal policies. As the purchase requisitioner you are also expected to keep track that spend is within TWG budget.
As the Stores Assistant you are expected to do regular maintenance of the TWG Stores. Issue and deliver the goods as per the work requests. Update the record every day. Stock check and order the goods to stock up if goes down and enter the record into the card.
You will co-ordinate with - UK based officers and the technical works team. You will liaise with the Procurement Hub and report to Procurement & Stores Supervisor.We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
Language requirements:
Language: EnglishLevel of language required: Good
A language test will be administered
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):Training will be provided on technical issues and post specific security issues once appointed.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We also encourage applications from female candidates with good English communication skills.
Essential on arrival:
Good level of EnglishIT Skills: Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Oracle)
Education: Minimum of an undergraduate degree in any discipline
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff Terms & Conditions will apply.
The salary will be all inclusive of BDT 85,408 per month.
The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.
Please note - Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note: "All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behavioural based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
Please note that internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 19 September 2024, till 23:55 hrs (Dhaka time)
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references/medical/educational and professional which all applicable.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
