Finance and Admin Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance and Admin Officer

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 40 years

Location: Bhola

Minimum Salary: Tk. 70000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 5 to 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 7 May 2025

Education:
∎ Masters in Finance or Accounting.
∎ MBA in Accounting from any reputed Public / Private University.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Experience in working with INGOs/ development organisations, or donor, or GoB projects with donor support.
∎ Working knowledge for the preparation of Donor, UNDP and GoB financial Reporting i.e. Annual Development Programme.
∎ Experience in comprehensive budget preparation in light of the Multi-year Budget and smooth implementation of the Annual Work Plan.
∎ Experience on food security and livelihood programming, preferably in riverine char and coastal regions of Bangladesh.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Field Facilitator will serve as the key focal point for project implementation at the Union level and will report directly to the Project Focal. S/he will be responsible for leading and managing the entire tasks and quality implementation of planned activities in the project location. S/he will be maintained strong collaboration with all staff and stakeholders efficiently.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ The Finance & Admin Officer will serve as the key focal point for project implementation at the Union level and will report directly to the Project Focal. S/he will be responsible for leading and managing the entire tasks and quality implementation of planned activities in the project location. S/he will be maintained strong collaboration with all staff and stakeholders efficiently.
∎ The Finance and Admin Officer will work under the leadership of the Team Leader to support overall administration of financial planning and budgeting of the Project.
∎ Preparation and submission of monthly and annual project budget and Annual progress reports in line with UNDP and NGO Forum requirements.
∎ Regularly monitor the project budget, to inform the Project Management and other staff on the project expenditure rate and give advice on any necessary adjustments.
∎ Ensure implementation of regulations and procedures for procurement as well as preparation of the Project’s periodic and Annual reporting and submit in time.
∎ Oversee all payments issued under the project (including those made to vendors, grantees, consultants and staff) and ensure that they are issued in compliance with UNDP financial & accounting policies and procedures and that they are in line with the project budget.
∎ Routinely monitor and follow up on any outstanding advances and ensure appropriately liquidated within a timely manner.
∎ Monitor the financial performance of supply management systems/procurement/inventory management.
∎ Compliance of operations with donor rules, regulations, policies, procedures and monitoring achievement.
∎ Establish or fine tune NGO Forum and donor financial procedures: e.g., receipts, payments, disbursements, and bookkeeping, filing procedures for the Project.
∎ Ensure receipts of bill/vouchers and record of filed level expenditures in a timely manner.
∎ Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
∎ Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to stakeholders.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Bhola

Job Highlights:
∎ Adaptation Initiative for Climate Vulnerable Offshore Small Islands and Riverine Charland in Bangladesh Project.
∎ The duration of the contract will be until December 31, 2028.
∎ The Job Location will be in Char Fashion, Bhola.

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.

Note: Application sent by email will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum's Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist Financing.

ATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.