Malteser International
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Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions.
Since September 2017, Malteser International is operational in Bangladesh through local partner organizations. One program pillar is coordinated from Cox’s Bazar targeting health and nutrition support to Rohingya refugees living in refugee camps and supporting the host communities in coping with the disruptive environment created by the influx of refugees. Another program pillar is a localization program with a focus on strengthening capacities of local actors in humanitarian response, preparedness, coordination, and advocacy with partners working in different parts of the country. The third pillar is a development project for resilience strengthening of vulnerable population in North, West and East Bangladesh through a network approach of 4 partner organizations.
For its Cox’s Bazar program which is currently being implemented by two local partners, Malteser International is looking for a skilled and passionate Finance Coordinator.
As a Finance Coordinator, you will be responsible to support and guide the partner organizations in line with the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) and Malteser International regulations and guidelines, to monitor the financial project implementation by reviewing of partner finance reports, accounting system and supporting documentation, and to provide support to partner finance staff.
Your responsibilities:
- Provide technical and managerial guidance and support to partner organizations to ensure successful project implementation, particularly in financial management, ensuring quality, impact, relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with international standards, GFFO and MI regulations and guidelines.
- Continue to foster and inspire respectful, trustful, and collaborative partnerships between MI and partner organizations.
- Conduct regular monitoring visits for supporting partners and reviewing project implementation with partners.
Your profile:
- Bangladeshi national with fluency in English and Bangla in speaking and writing, Rohingya dialect will be an additional asset
- Academic degree in accounting, finance, business administration or in a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in financial management, financial monitoring, administration, logistics and procurement in humanitarian assistance and/or development projects/ programs
- Experience in in working with and in mentoring/ guiding of partner organizations
- Experience in health programs will be an additional asset
- Experience in the usage of computers and MS office packages (word, excel, outlook, power point, teams etc.) and other computerized applications.
- Physical and mental strength for frequent traveling
What we offer:
- A responsible and exciting job in a committed working environment
- A full-time position
- Start Date: as soon as possible
- Duration of contract: until 31.12.2025 (extendable)
- Duty Station: Cox´s Bazar with frequent travels to project locations
- Salary according to MI salary scale
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.
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