Educo Bangladesh is looking for an Admin & Finance Officer for Rohingya Response Program

We are Spain based global development NGO with more than 25 years of experience that works for the interest of Children and in defense of their rights, especially the right to a quality education. Our institutional philosophy (Mission, Vision, Values and Principles) is firmly established on a commitment in pursuit of Children’s wellbeing. We have three strategic development goals, which center on the Right to Education, the Right to Protection, and Governance.

In Bangladesh, Educo has been working since 1999 with aims to empower Children to express their views, ideas and opinions, and to exercise leadership. At the same time, Educo works with duty bearers, especially Parents and Local Government Institutions, to create an enabling environment for Children where they can influence the decisions that affect them.

However, Educo Bangladesh is going to launch a new Program at Cox’s Bazar, named “Rohingya Response Program", subject to the approval of the Government of Bangladesh. The Organization is now looking for an Admin & Finance Officer for this new Project.
 
 
 
Name of Position Admin & Finance Officer
Number of Vacancy 1 nos.
Department/Unit Operations/Support
Job Location & Conditions Cox’s Bazar/Ukhiya Field office. Required 25% frequent field visit and 75% at Program Office
Report to Head of Mission, Cox’s Bazar
Tenure of Services Contract Initially 1 year (may be extended based on Fund availability and satisfactory performance)

Admin & Finance Officer

Purpose
Ensure Process Integrity

Engagement
Advise

Delivery
Sustain Standards

Title Admin & Finance Officer
PURPOSE Ensure Process Integrity
  • Provides multiple services that support comprehensive platform.
  • Monitors and reports on overall provision of services to target
ENGAGEMENT Advise
  • Assesses operational and process performance.  Advise organization on process improvements.  Advises clients and collaborators regarding most effective means to engage for provision of services.
DELIVERY Sustain Standards
  • Maintains reputation for quality and reliability through provision of services consistently and in keeping with policies and principles of the organization.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Admin and Finance Officer, under the direction of the Head of Mission, Cox’s Bazar, will be responsible for providing accurate and complete reports, consolidation of financial information, budget management, monthly accounting cycle, payroll, and supervises provision of general administrative services ensuring consistent quality across the range of transactions related to the humanitarian intervention in Cox’s Bazar.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Process and manage the month end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger, sub-journals, cash count, bank reconciliation and all supporting documentation;
  • Review financial documents, identify compliance issue, explain requirements for accounting transactions, and recommend solution to clients in support to efficient service delivery;
  • Ensure availability of complete and accurate financial documents, reports, schedules and other pertinent documents as needed during audit process or as needed by the organization;
  • Work closely with project team member to build cooperative relationships in ensuring consistent quality standard in financial/accounting processes, documents and reports are done correctly;
  • Provide specialized process delivery in a specific administrative service procurement, travel, office services, payroll, ensuring consistency and timeliness of delivery;
  • Prepare periodic financial reports and reconcile accounting information;
  •  Review major payments and invoices for consistency with organization procedures and established accounting formats and donor requirements.
VALUES & COMPETENCIES:
CORE VALUES:
  • Social Justice
  • Equity
  • Respect
CORE PRINCIPLES:
  • Participation
  • Non-Discrimination
  • Transparency
  • Dynamic Spirit
COMPETENCIES:
EDUCATION:
  • University Degree in Accounting is required.
EXPERIENCE:
  • 3 year’s experience in the Finance work of an international NGO is preferred.
  • Three or more years of general accounting experience is required.
  • Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
  • Skill in financial monitoring and management and internal control system.
LANGUAGE:
  • Position requires language skills in both English and Bangla at an advanced level. Knowledge about local dialect of CXB is preferred.
  • Very good communication skills, both verbally and in written.
KNOWLEDGE:
  • The candidate should have good knowledge on Accounting Practice, Income Tax, VAT and custom rules of Bangladesh.
  • Must be capable of handling and managing Accounts, Audit, VAT, Project Costs, Income Tax matters etc.
  • Capable in preparing budgets, budgetary control and financial reports
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
OUR ACCOUNTABILITY (our accountability statement):
For Educo, accountability means fulfilling our responsibility to listen and respond to the opinions and needs of our stakeholders in the decisions we make and the activities we undertake, with the ultimate aim of increasing our impact and ensuring the responsible use of resources. 
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Educo is committed to prevent violence and maltreatment to children by fostering a safeguarding culture in which interactions with children promote their dignity and favor their comprehensive development and wellbeing in a safe and protective environment. Educo will ensure to "do no harm" to children and to be a child safe organization.
SALARY:
Consolidated monthly salary will be BDT. 67,000. Salary is negotiable based on Competency, Experience and Salary history.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLY:
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send their CV (not more than two pages and must feature results of previous works) with 1 pp size photograph and contact number on or before May 22, 2019 only through email at hr.bangladesh@educo.org Please mention the name of the designation (you are applying) in the subject line. Two referees must be mentioned in CV (one must be immediate supervisor)Women are especially encouraged to apply.
DECLARATION:
N.B. As a Child-Centred Organization, Educo is committed to Child protection, and has developed a Child Safeguarding Policy, together with a Code of Conduct. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. Before induction, any new staff should read and sign Educo’s Code of Conduct.