Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Location: Dhaka
- Published: 29 Jun 2024
Responsibilities & Context
About the Role
- The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Head of Operations, Bangladesh to oversee the essential operational service in the delivery of projects in GAIN Bangladesh. This role will be offered on a 2 years’ fixed-term contract basis, subject to availability of funding. You will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Reporting to the Country Director, you will be responsible for the administrative, governance, financial, HR, IT and internal control services to the programme operations and country office whilst ensuring compliance with global GAIN and country-specific policies, systems and procedures.
- The Head of Operations is a key strategic partner to the Country Director and member of the country management team. You will work closely with the Portfolio leads, HR Business Partner and CPT Operations Lead, etc.
Key Responsibilities include
- Overseeing and supporting ongoing grant management from inception to closure – including planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting and financial management
- Developing and overseeing implementation of contract, grant and financial management systems and processes to meet internal and external accountability requirements
- Leading in the development, tracking and maintenance of costing and budgets for new project developments and existing projects with support from relevant team members. Ensuring accurate and complete budgets to support leveraging new sources of funding and to help managers in making decisions by doing financial analysis
- Leading the annual financial operational planning process in close collaboration with the Country Director and supported by the International Finance team with forecasting, monthly follow-ups and data alignment
- Overseeing all financial transactions and ensuring they are recorded in line with GAIN processes including monthly closing, salary calculations, banking, income tax, etc.
- Overseeing internal and external audit plan on annual/half yearly/quarterly basis for covering high risk areas
- Responsible for the development and upkeep of a well-developed and frequently revised workforce plan that reflects the direction set by the country business plan
- Overseeing and managing procurement efforts for the office including selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors on the activity in compliance with donor and GAIN procurement regulations
- Ensuring compliance with all the local statutory requirement as per government rules and regulations applicable on GAIN in country programs
- Responsible for all HR administrative tasks, including contract renewals, amendments, processing payroll, government requirements etc.
- Overseeing security management for the country office, developing sound security management and support within the country office, in collaboration with the global security support.
- Ensuring proper security and safety of the staff members and premises and finalising security and insurance arrangements as per GAIN norm.
About You
- The ideal candidate will have proven experience working in managerial position overseeing finance, HR, internal compliance, administration, procurement and supportive supervision of other staff. You will have experience in managing private sector funding and external consultancies and donor grants such as OFDA, USAID, EU, etc.
- The postholder will also have proven ability in planning and organising substantial workload that includes complex diverse tasks and responsibilities and able to cooperate with the others and work in a participatory manner to achieve established goals.
- You will possess excellent leadership and communication skill. The postholder will be fluent in written and verbal English, candidates with proficiency in local languages is highly desirable. You will be highly flexible and willing to travel both in-country and overseas when required.
- Post graduate degree in finance, business management or related field and holder of professional accounting qualification. You will be IT literate with excellent MS Office skills and familiar with QuickBooks, Navision or similar accounting software, candidates with familiarity with Salesforce would be a plus.
Compensation & Other Benefits
- The starting salary on offer for this role is from BDT 3,571,908 – BDT 4,082,652 per annum (gross salary), depending on experience.
- GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
- We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
- GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Employment Status
Contractual
Job Location
Dhaka