Human Resource & Development Department (HRD)
| Coverage |
Chandgaon, Chittagong City |
| Started |
Since 2005 |
Introduction
YPSA, a continuously growing and developing non governmental organization, established the new Human Resources Department for a more cohesive central coordination of its 22 branches, and 1000 full time and part time workers, along with national and international volunteers. It strengthens the internal structure of YPSA by making it more structured and by ensuring the equality of the staff. The dimension of staff development is an important aspect to the operations of any non governmental organization. The organization recognizes that an equitable environment and a staff who are strong, positive and focused are key factors in YSPA's success.
Purpose
To ensure quality and equality in the organization, the Human Resources Department performs the following activities:
- Develops modules like the Personnel Policy and Procedure and Gender Policy manuals
- Recruits and work scheduling
- Socializes new employees
- Performance appraisals
- Compensation, benefits and services
- Employee training and motivation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Support for national and international volunteers
Activities
The HRD employs 404 full time staff (186 male: 218 female), 505 local volunteers and interns (210 male: 295 female), as well 5 international volunteers (1 male: 4 female). Currently the department is playing a very significant role in increasing the unity among the organization. For example, it provides orientation for new staff and international volunteers. In total almost 200 international volunteers have come to work with YPSA, developing capacity and facilitating skills development within the organisation. Some international programmes who have operated with YPSA include:
- IKKI IKKI Asia , Japan
- Horizon Cosmopolite , Canada
- IJGD- Germany
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
- South Africa
- AYAD- Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development, Australia
- VSO-Bangladesh
Figure: Breakdown of staff in 2007.
As part of YPSA's evolution as a leading NGO in Chittagong, the HRD would like to move towards a more equitable work environment by encouraging women to grow into management level within the organization.
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