Administration & HR
HR-N2
Version 01/2022

Position
Transparency, Compliance  & Investigation Assistant
Starting Date
ASAP
Duration
31 December 2026
Publication Date
01 November 2026
Location
Cox’s Bazar
Type of contract
Full Time/contractual
Salary
50,000-52,000 BDT
 
Ethnic Groups, PWSN & Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Acted

Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org

In Bangladesh, Acted initiated its activities in 2018 to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the following sectors: Site Management Support, NFI/LPG Distribution, Natural Resource Management, Information Management, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Livelihood in the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 

Code Of Conduct

All staff is required to abide by and observe :

  • NGO Child Protection Policy
  • NGO Code of conduct
  • NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
  • NGO Data Protection Policy
  • Non-discrimination policy
  • Transparency, integrity, and accountability
  • Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
  • Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
  • Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassement principles and guidelines
  • Confidentiality

Acted has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and strives to recruit those who share our values.

  • All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment check that includes satisfactory references, screening, and criminal checks in line with legal requirements.
  • All candidates who have been offered a position will sign and respect Acted’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.
  • Managers will have a special responsibility to foster a safe environment.
  • Misconduct can lead to serious disciplinary sanctions.
Key roles and responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Transparency & Compliance Officer

Internal Audit function

  • Track and verify the monthly flow of project documentation from area offices to the Capital office.  
  • Compile and archive project-related financial, logistics, administrative, HR, and programme records (hard and soft copies) into the designated Compliance FLATS folders (FLA-01, FLA-03) every month.  
  • Conduct initial document screening using compliance checklists (FLA-02) and flag missing files or irregularities for the TCI Officer.  
  • Assist the TCI Officer in compiling data for the Monthly Compliance Report (FLA-04), Audit TITANIC, and internal audit action plan trackers (AUD-04A, AUD-04B).  
  • Organize documentation related to tax/VAT exemptions and national regulatory compliance as instructed by the TCI Officer.

Audit & Due Diligence Support

  • Pull, scan, and organize vouchers and supporting project files required for internal audit missions and external donor audits (AUD-01).  
  • Collect and check supporting expenditure files from Implementing Partners to assist the TCI Officer with partner due diligence and audit preparation.  
  • Update the internal and external audit recommendation follow-up trackers (AUD-02, FLA-03) under the guidance of the TCI Officer. 
  • Assist with scheduling, logistics, and document packs for audit kick-off and close-out meetings led by the TCI Officer. 

Training & Process Improvement Support

  • Provide practical training on specific areas of ACTED procedure.
  • Contribute Prepare presentations, handouts, and attendance records for FLATS compliance training sessions.
  • Update and maintain the consolidated Lessons Learnt and Best Practices log based on internal and external audit findings.

Transparency & Investigation Assistance

  • Participate in minimizing risk of fraud and corruption by ensuring adherence to ACTED FLATS procedures, ACTED Code of Conduct and ACTED Anti-Fraud Policy;
  • Upon request of the Country Director/ line manager and/or the Audit HQ, participate in fraud investigations;
  • Upon request of the Country Director/ line manager update the Fraud Register; and
  • Actively promote ACTED’s anti-fraud and whistle blowing policy within all ACTED offices in country.

Other

  • Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to line manager;
  • Warn the line manager in case some major problems arise with a potential financial or reputational impact on the mission; and
  • Perform any other related activities as assigned by the line manager. 
Required qualifications and experiences
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a relevant discipline.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in compliance, internal audit, finance, risk management, or investigation support; NGO/INGO experience preferred.
Key competencies
  • Fluence in written and spoken English & Bangla.
  • interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with both field teams, local authorities, and local communities
  • Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.
  • Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending majority of time in the field
  • Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment
How to apply

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions

For your understanding of Acted’s recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Procedure Memo before applying. The memo is available in both languages below:

English Version & Bangla Version

The last date of application is 10 November 2026. Due to emergency, recruitment will be on rolling basis. The interested candidates are requested to apply early before deadline.

Please apply through the application link: Application Submission Form - Acted – Fill out form and follow the instructions of the confirmation notification email from [email protected] and in reply email attach your updated CV. Ensure an active phone number & email address is included in the application. Please be aware that the application material is not returnable.

Acted does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.