Vacancy: Operations Assistant

Democracy International, Bangladesh

Democracy International, Inc. (DI), a USA based international organization, seeks experienced Operations Assistant candidates for the multi-year Strengthening Political Landscape program (SPL) funded by USAID and UKaid. The SPL program promote broader participation in Bangladeshi political parties, especially among women and youth, encourage support for internal political party reform, strengthen the capacity of parties to access and utilize information and improve the environment for more responsive politics. The primary responsibility of the position will be work with Democracy International team and assist the finance and administration of DI operations in Bangladesh, under the supervision of Administration and Finance Manager.

Employment Type: Full Time Employment                                                                                   Job Location: Dhaka

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking and entering bill vouchers.
• Assist’s timely payment of all bills and invoices.
• Scanning bill vouchers and supporting documents for monthly reporting and filing.
• Daily petty cash maintenance and reconciliation and approved by Management.
• Maintain financial files (physical and soft copies) and records.
• Support vehicle related any issue like maintaining the vehicle schedule and log sheet.
• support management of the stock and provide logistic support for the conferences, meetings and events.  
• Other similar responsibilities DI might reasonable request.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor in commerce or related field.

Additional Job Requirements

• Minimum one year of related experience, preferably within a USAID project.
• Knowledge of procurement related to goods & services.
• Sound knowledge of Bangladesh vat and income tax regulations.
• Excellent command of English, verbal and writing.
• Proven integrity and thorough attention to detail is inherent in this position.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office including advanced expertise in Excel.
• Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Well organized and ability to multi tusk and strong commitment to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skill and problem-solving abilities.

Application instructions:

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit:

1. an application letter addressing relevant skills and qualifications highlighted above
2. an updated resum

Send materials to: infobangladesh@democracyinternational.com

Deadline: November 23, 2017.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
No phone calls please.
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that DI’s recruitment for this position is contingent upon award.

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