Concern Worldwide is an international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. We believe in a world where no-one lives in poverty, fear or oppression; where all have  access to a decent standard of living and the opportunities and choices essential to a long, healthy and creative life; a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Concern Worldwide, Bangladesh in a consortium with International Medical Corps is implementing the Local Capacity Strengthening for Response (LCS4R) Project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Concern Worldwide US is looking for a Bangladesh based Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical advice and support in the area of Financial Management to a National NGO based in Khulna, Bangladesh.

Objective of the Consultancy:  The objectives of the Subject Matter Expert is to work with the selected National NGO and provide support and technical advice in their area of Finance Management.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

The consulting firm/lead consultant(s) should have the following:

  • Master’s in Business or Accounting or Qualified Accountant
  • Eight years' work experience in financial management. With at least three years’ in a management capacity.
  • Five years’ experience working with NGO finance management – this could be a mix of international NGO and National NGO.
  • Experience of working on capacity assessment processes with NGOs.
  • Experience in designing and delivering capacity strengthening activities (coaching, training, mentoring, and others) for colleagues / national NGO staff. Both in person and virtual.
  • Experience of working in an organization that has responded to emergencies and disasters.
  • Ability to draft and produce documents that would be shared on the Project’s Knowledge Management Platform.

Terms of Reference: Click here to Download

How to Submit Proposals: Interested parties should submit the documents stated on the Terms of Reference to LCS4R.Project@concern.net Please indicate ‘LCS4R Subject Matter Expert Finance Management’ in the subject line of your e-mail.

Closing Date of Application:  10 June 2023

Please note that LCS4R will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and the project may select a candidate before the closing date

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Safeguarding Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation.  Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.

Any form of persuasion shall result disqualification of the EOI

Concern Worldwide, Bangladesh reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the proposals without showing any reason whatsoever.
Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty.