We believe in the power and potential of every child. Globally we have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls to ensure that they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. Plan International Bangladesh (PIis transforming itself to meet the enormous challenge everywhere we work to successfully deliver on our global ambitions and significantly impact children’s rights and gender equality in Bangladesh.

Plan has been working in Cox Bazar to respond to the Rohingya refugee influx since 24 September 2017 implementing the following key objectives: Ensure girls and boys affected by the crisis are protected from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation through appropriate prevention and response interventions in line with minimum standards. Reduce the transmission of disease from fees to mouth through the promotion of good hygiene practice and the reduction of health risks related to poor sanitation Restore and increase access to safe quality and inclusive educational opportunities for refugee children and adolescents (girls and boyaffected by the Rohingya crisis.

We are dedicated and responsible to act on our core values and advance our organisational purposeAdvancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls demonstrate our commitments to stand for what is right.

We value and embrace diversity of skills, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognize that our work is best achieved by reinforcing our capacity in partnership. We are seeking bold, forwardthinking and innovative individuals to join Finance team.

The role:

The Finance SpecialistBudget & Reporting (FSB&is responsible for preparing project’s budget and support on preparation of partner’s budget in consultation with programme and business development team, to ensure accuracy, organizational and donor compliances in budgeting and financial planning; tracking project expenditure, preparing project financial report ensuring Plan and donor compliance. He/s he is also responsible for managing Grants Financial Module in the corporate system (SAPERfor the assigned projects. The major responsibilities of this position includepreparing periodic financial report to support management to monitor budget vs. actual expenditure and validation of the reported expenditures through critical review and financial monitoring visit thereon. Through performing these responsibilities, the position holder helps management to monitor partner expenditure as well as supports in the implementation of Plan programs at CO (Country Officand divisional office level as well as increase donor’s confidence.

As a member of the Finance SpecialistBudget & Reporting pool based at different locations, he/she will be responsible for carrying out above responsibility for assigned projects. He/she needs to closely working with the project and grants team.

What we’re looking for:

Master’s degree in accounting/finance/management /Business administration. 4 years’ experience in finance/ accounting with two years in similar role preferably in development organization. Demonstrated knowledge of development projects and ability to prepare, review and modify project budgets. Knowledge on compliances of costing for donors like DFAT, SIDA, DFID, EC, USAID, ECHO GAC, BMZ and UN etc. Strong knowledge on Government Compliances such as NGOAB, NBR and Bangladesh Bank. Knowledge and experience of using corporate financial software and ability to prepare financial reports for management using financial data, information and records. Ability to adopt new software and financial management systems. Excellent communication in Bengali and in English, with analytical report writing skills. Respect client’s needs and satisfactions, being solution focused; knowledge and understanding of customer satisfaction of services from the role. Ability to work in multifunctional team and facilitate negotiations to be effective and efficient in delivering results from his/her own role. Willingness to work for and on behalf of the organization at the time of disaster within Plan working area or outside. Sound knowledge in using MS Office specially Spreadsheet and word. Using SAP or other ERP for corporate financial management and reporting. Working in emergency response programme especially financial management. Understanding of and ability to serve as development catalyst and practitioner given the country context and Plan mandate. Ability to assessplannegotiateorganizemonitorevaluatemeasure the success of projects and what they are supposed to deliver.

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

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Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding coworkers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work wit; equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.

Salary Package for this role is BDT. 108,00 to BDT. 00 fixed monthly Cost to the company. Along with other benefits i.e., hospitalization & outpatient benefit for employee, festival bonus, leave, selfinsurance and yearly medical checkup for employee.

Closing Date: 7th October Selected candidate will get initially contract up to March 31, 2025 for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy. Selected candidates must be willing to join within very short notice. Only Bangladeshi citizen are eligible for apply.

Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

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