Programme Support Officer
Job Description
Title: Programme Support Officer
Company Name: Solidaridad Network Asia
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ The candidate must have at least a Bachelor of Business Administration degree or any relevant subject. Candidate having a Master of Business Administration/ equivalent degree is preferable.
Job Context:
∎ Project: Promotion of Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Coastal Landscape of Bangladesh through Integrated Mangrove Based Aquaculture
∎ Introduction: Solidaridad Network Asia, Bangladesh with support from the "The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited" has planned to implement a project entitled "Promotion of Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Coastal Landscape of Bangladesh through Integrated Mangrove-Based Aquaculture" in the Khulna and Satkhira districts following the research for development approach. The goal of the project is to restore the resilient livelihoods of the coastal aquaculture farmers through integrated mangrove-shrimp farming, thereby contributing to food security and ecosystem services in the context of poverty, delta dynamics and climate change in Bangladesh. To achieve the goal, Solidaridad, in collaboration with the public-private actors will roll out the implementation of the silvo-aquaculture system to build resilient livelihoods for the smallholder shrimp farmers in the coastal areas through integrated water and soil management, mangrove reforestation, and adoption of practices for climate-smart and climate-positive high-quality shrimp farming in the coastal regions of Bangladesh, where Wageningen University & Research (The Netherlands) will provide the technical support. The collaboration will produce results to contribute to food security, economic gains, and regeneration of ecosystem services in the coastal landscape.
∎ Employment Type: Project based fixed term
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Programme Support Officer is mainly responsible for ensuring financial, administrative, procurement, and logistic support for the effective implementation of the project. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join Solidaridad Network Asia, Bangladesh which contributes from national to international context through market-oriented approach, innovation, evidence, and learning. The position will be based in Dhaka.
∎ The Programme Support Officer will work under the supervision of Manager - Research and Development and in collaboration with the departments including Finance and Administration of Solidaridad and will undertake the tasks and duties to assist the project team. The following are the key responsibilities:
∎ Regular update, periodical review and maintain books of accounts.
∎ Assist in the development of project budgets and financial plans and track the project expenditures to ensure they stay within budget.
∎ Review and process invoices, receipts, and expense claims towards maintaining accurate records of all project-related expenses.
∎ Make timely payments to vendors and consultants and salaries to the staff.
∎ Monitor banking activities of the project.
∎ Contribute to financial planning and forecasting for the project's financial needs.
∎ Prepare periodical internal and external financial reports (monthly, quarterly, half yearly, and year end procedures).
∎ Maintain spreadsheets showing spend against budget, monitor, analyze, and present periodical control reports to support decision-making.
∎ Assist in the statutory audit and audit of financial reports to donors and share a periodical report on audit observations and queries and action taken on them
∎ Coordinate procurement processes, including obtaining quotes, prepare comparative statements, purchase orders, and tracking deliveries.
∎ Arrange accommodations and travel logistics for project staff, consultants, and stakeholders, when required.
∎ Provide support to organize project meetings, workshops, and other events as required.
∎ Liaison with logistics suppliers such as venue booking, catering, rent a car, materials preparation, etc.
∎ Coordinating and maintaining the database of all the vendors & suppliers.
∎ Ensure compliance with financial and administrative policies and procedures in all aspects of the project.
∎ Visit the field at Khulna and Satkhira, when required.
∎ Provide administrative and financial training and support to project staff, if necessary.
∎ Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisors and the management from time to time.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2 years' working experience with the INGOs/NGOs/ relevant organizations.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, coupled with the professional credibility required to influence and motivate others.
∎ Candidate's Competencies & Attributes:
∎ Have knowledge about accounting software like Tally.
∎ Well-oriented with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Excellent leadership skill and organizational skills.
∎ Ability to work in a team and contribute to enhance team spirit.
∎ Ability to communicate and negotiate with government and private stakeholders.
∎ Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment.
∎ Effective and efficient communication skills.
∎ Proficient in English language.
Salary:
∎ Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia`s pay scales and Service Rules. The benefits package includes provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 15 Sep 2023
Company Information:
∎ 7 Sep 2023
∎ Solidaridad Network Asia
∎ Business : Solidaridad Network Asia is a global network organization working on sustainable, resources-efficient and inclusive supply chains. Working across 56 countries through 10 Regional Excellence Centres, Solidaridad Network Asia is facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound, and profitable supply chains. It invests in farms and land-use approaches to serve the twin goals of increasing production and conserving ecosystems. Solidaridad Network Asia brings together supply chain actors and engage them in innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all.
In Bangladesh with support from the embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherland, Solidaridad is implementing the Sustainaable Agriculture, Food Security and Linkages (SaFaL) project in partnership with Uttaran and Jagarani Chakra Foundation JCF), and supply chain actors to develop a viable business model to increase the farm productivity of the smallholders. Solidaridad along with the partners are investing in smallholders? sustainable farm productivity through a shift from self-subsistence to a more business oriented approach for better functioning supply chains connecting farmers to input and output markets. SaFaL is supporting 56,825 smallholder producers on improved farm management through developing their farm business plan and market linkages.
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 15th Sep 2023
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