Job Context
• The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Grants Officer under the three-year (2017-2020) Strengthening and Promoting Active Citizenship in Bangladesh program. The overall goal of the program is to strengthen and promote active citizenship in the democratic space through the achievement of two objectives: 1) increase informed citizen participation and engagement in the electoral process; and 2) enhance accountability between citizens and Government decision makers.
• Reports to: Senior Finance and Grants Officer
Job Description / Responsibility
• Responsible for all aspects of subgrant management – including due diligence, organizational and financial capacity assessment, budgeting, financial monitoring, financial report review, and closeout – for 28 subgrantees under the Strengthening and Promoting Active Citizenship in Bangladesh program.
• Close coordination with the project team to ensure successful implementation of subgrants, which includes: (i) complying with Foundation and donor policies; (ii) achieving programmatic objectives and goals; and (iii) improving grantee financial management systems and capacity.
Job Nature
Full-time
Educational Requirements
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
Experience Requirements
• At least 5 year(s)
Job Requirements
• Work Experience :
• At least five years proven experience in financial or grants management, preferably for an international NGO implementing donor-funded programs.
• Management Skills and Knowledge:
• Knowledge of DfID rules /regulations.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance to grantees to improve their financial management capacity.
• Personal Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task and handle complex programming challenges.
• Team player with very strong interpersonal and inter-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to develop new ideas and flexibility to go the extra mile to make them become reality and in completing assignments.
• Other:
• Ability to travel throughout Bangladesh.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, QuickBooks, and cloud-based systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
This recruitment is open; candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please submit a CV of no more than four (4) pages along with a cover letter of not more than one (1) page detailing your experience and suitability for the role to country.bangladesh.jobs@asiafoundation.org. Applications that do not clearly address the suitability of the candidate for this specific position will not be reviewed. We thank all applicants, however only those making the shortlist will be contacted.
The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Deadline: October 26, 2017 @ 5pm Bangladesh Standard Time
Application Deadline : Oct 26, 2017