Chief People Officer (CPO)
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Bangladesh-based Chief People Officer to lead HR, administration, and safeguarding for over 500 staff as part of their Senior Management Team.
- Role
- Chief People Officer (CPO)
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Bangladesh
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
Save the Children is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO) in Bangladesh to lead the country office's human resources, administration, and safeguarding functions. The role involves acting as a strategic business partner to the Country Director while overseeing HR strategy, talent development, and organizational culture for over 500 staff. This position is a key member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with international safeguarding and HR standards.
What you'll do
- Lead strategic human resources planning and organizational culture initiatives.
- Manage HRIS, compensation, and benefits frameworks for the Country Office.
- Oversee safeguarding policies and lead investigations to ensure child protection standards.
- Provide administrative and facility management for all country and field office operations.
- Serve as a core member of the Senior Management Team for strategic decision-making.
What it takes
- Minimum 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior management HR role.
- Post-Graduate degree in Personnel Management or an MBA with HR specialization.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic HR plans.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills for multi-disciplined team management.
- Ability to work effectively in both development and emergency contexts.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in the Save the Children Country Office in Bangladesh.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years at a senior management level, and hold a post-graduate qualification in Human Resources or an MBA.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document, including current remuneration and salary expectations.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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