Job Opportunity

Bangladesh is recognized as one of the country’s most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has identified the coastal region as one of the major climate hotspot areas due to increasing salinity intrusion, sea-level rise, cyclones, storm surges, tidal flooding, and coastal erosion. These climate-induced hazards have significantly affected the livelihoods, health, and living conditions of coastal communities. Among the most critical challenges is the scarcity of safe drinking water, as freshwater sources are increasingly becoming saline and unsuitable for human consumption.

The experience of Nowabenki Gonomukhi Foundation (NGF) indicates that climate-vulnerable coastal communities continue to face severe difficulties in accessing safe and reliable drinking water. Salinity intrusion into both surface and groundwater sources, coupled with the impacts of recurrent cyclones and tidal surges, has substantially reduced the availability of potable water. As a result, people—particularly women and children—are compelled to travel long distances to collect drinking water, exposing them to health risks, economic hardship, and reduced productivity. Limited access to safe drinking water also contributes to waterborne diseases and undermines the resilience of vulnerable households.

Under these circumstances, to improve access to safe drinking water and strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable coastal communities in the selected upazilas of Khulna, Bagerhat, and Satkhira districts, Nowabenki Gonomukhi Foundation (NGF) will implement the project titled “Access to Safe Drinking Water for the Climate Vulnerable People in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh through Solar-generated Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facilities.” The project will be financed by the Adaptation Fund (AF) through Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and will be implemented over a period of two years.

The specific objectives of the project are:

• Ensure access to safe and climate-resilient drinking water for vulnerable coastal communities through the installation and operation of Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plants.
• Enhance awareness and knowledge of climate-vulnerable communities on safe drinking water, health, hygiene, and climate change adaptation practices.

Title: OFFICER (Accounts and Procurement)

• Reports to: Focal Person of Organizations
• Duration: One year (Renewable based on performance and project timeline).
• Remuneration: Monthly consolidated BDT 40,000 (inclusive of taxes) + other admissible benefits.
• Age: Less than 45 years.
• No. of Posts: 01
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of proven experience in financial management, accounting, and reporting, preferably in a development organization in Bangladesh

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintain separate books of accounts for the sub-project on an accrual basis under the historical cost convention, following the accounting manual of PKSF, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Operate and maintain a computerized accounting system to record all financial transactions of the sub-project accurately and promptly.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial report and six-monthly reimbursement report according to the PKSF’s Project Management Unit (PMU) of Safe water Project (SWP) financial guideline and template. 
• Support the preparation of annual, half-yearly, and quarterly budgets for the sub-project, aligning with procurement plans and work plans.
• Monitor the flow of funds from the Project to the sub-project and ensure smooth disbursement of funds to vendors, contractors, and for operational expenses in accordance with approved budgets.
• Prepare and submit annual financial statements incorporating disclosure on income and expenditure, receipts and payments, and the financial position of the sub-project, along with relevant notes and information.
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place for the proper utilization, management, and accounting of funds at the sub-project level.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements for sub-project bank accounts.
• Prepare and review all sub-project budgets, reimbursement bills, and financial claims from partners/vendors before submission to the PMU.
• Assist in the preparation of cost proposals for new activities, training, and other project-related events.
• Ensure that shared cost amounts are correctly budgeted in each proposal for sub-project activities.
• Coordinate with PKSF’s PMU of SWP accounts and internal audit department of PO’s by providing necessary information and documentation for audits.
• Support external auditors with required information, records, and documentation for project/sub-project audits.
• Review external and internal audit reports, along with management letters, and assist in implementing audit recommendations.
• Provide advice and monitoring support to project and PO’s staff on the efficient operation of sub-project bank accounts and fund utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all PKSF’s PMU of SWP financial, accounting and procurement policies, procedures and donor requirements.
• Work in coordination with the PKSF’s Project Management Unit (PMU) of Safe Water Project (SWP) for financial validation, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Assist to prepare tender documents and evaluation procedure of RO plant installation and construction according to PPR 2025.
• Frequent field visit to monitor the RO Plant.
• Any other task which is assign by (name of the  partner organization), PKSF and Donor.

Basic Requirement:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized University. Having a 3rd class/division in any examination will incur ineligibility
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in financial management, accounting, and reporting, preferably in a development organization in Bangladesh.
• Candidates having working experience in any partner organization of PKSF will get preference.
• Working in PPR 2025 will be an added advantage.

Please visit the following link to access the terms of reference for the above-mentioned post and submit your online job application from the same page: https://www.ngf-bd.org/job-circular-summary

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to submit:

• Updated CV with recent photograph
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Experience certificates related to community development or project implementation
• Contact details of two professional references

Head of Admin & HRD, Nowabenki Gonomukhi Foundation (NGF), Nowabenki, Shyamnagar, Satkhira.

Alternatively, candidates can apply online by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button at the following link: https://www.ngf-bd.org/job-circular-summary

• Applications should have a detailed CV including a contact cell phone number and two referees.
• A recent Photograph must be enclosed with the CV
• Only short-listed candidates will be called for written and viva examinations.
• Management Decision will be final.

Application Deadline: 14.10.2026