Rupantar

Career Opportunity in SIDA CLIMB project at Kaliganj in Satkhira

Rupantar, a development organization has been working in Environment, Disaster Management & Climate Change adaptation, Democracy & Political empowerment, Peace & Tolerance, Children & Youth Rights and Popular Media & Folk Theatre. Rupantar is now inviting applications from suitable experienced and interested candidate to work coastal areas for filling up the following job vacancies to work in a Civil Society leadership for better WASH focused project supported by WaterAid Bangladesh dealing with water, Sanitation and Hygiene based at Kaliganj in Satkhira District.

Project Title: Civil society leadership in mobilizing for better WASH (CLIMB) partnership program

Project Duration: 01 July 2026 to 30 November 2028

Employment Duration: 01 July 2026 to 30 November 2028

Job Category: Project Staff

Responsibilities and Context:

Rupantar, as a partner organization of WaterAid Bangladesh, will implement the Civil Society Leadership in Mobilizing for Better WASH (CLIMB) Project in Kaliganj Upazila of Satkhira District. The expected outcomes of the CLIMB project are;

Civil society amplifies the voices of rightsholders to claim and secure their rights.
Civil society effectively holds duty bearers accountable to deliver on their WASH, climate, and health commitments.
Decision-makers commit to gender-responsive and climate-resilient WASH policies
Decision-makers commit to increased and improved gender responsive and climate-resilient WASH financing.

Name of Position: Finance and Administration Officer

Vacancy: 1

Location: Kaliganj, Satkhira

Salary: 44,500/- per month with a yearly increment

Requirements

Education

M.COM/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Commerce
Professional certification (CA-CC/part-qualified CA/CMA) will be an added advantage

Key Requirements:

Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience in financial management and administration in development projects.
Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and donor compliance requirementExperience in NGO financial systems, bookkeeping, and audit preparation
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare financial reports in English
Knowledge of procurement procedures and administrative systems
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Strong computer skills in MS Excel, Word, and financial reporting tools
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

General Job Summary:

The Finance and Admin Officer will be responsible for financial management, accounting, and administrative support for the CLIMB project. The position will ensure that all financial transactions, procurement processes, and administrative functions are managed in accordance with Rupantar financial policies and donor compliance requirements.

The officer will maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, support project budgeting and financial monitoring, and ensure proper documentation of project expenditures. The role will also support administrative coordination, logistics management, and compliance with relevant government regulations and donor requirements.

Job Responsibilities Finance and Administration Officer:

Manage project finances in accordance with donor requirements, Rupantar policies, and applicable financial regulations.
Prepare budgets, budget forecasts, financial reports, fund requisitions, and expenditure tracking reports.
Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records, vouchers, cash books, bank books, and supporting documentation.
Monitor project expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial procedures.
Support procurement, contract management, inventory control, and asset management in accordance with organizational policies.
Facilitate financial audits, donor reviews, and internal compliance monitoring processes.
Maintain personnel records, attendance records, leave records, and other administrative documentation.
Provide administrative support for project meetings, workshops, training events, and field activities.
Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and other statutory requirements applicable to the project.
Prepare periodic financial and administrative reports for project management and Rupantar.

General Required Qualifications:

Good Communication, presentation and session facilitation skills
Coordination and maintain liaison with communities, Local government, local administrations, media, civil society groups and related stakeholders
Any other tasks assigned by supervisor/management.
Willingness & ability to stay and visit project sites. All posts are field based. So, selected candidates will have to stay at respective field

Required Core Competences:

Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills.
Candidate should have learning attitude, well behavior and proactive attitude
Ability to prioritize activities to act and decide promptly.
Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bengali
Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving;
Ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds;
Good understanding on issues related to gender equity and protection
Ability to work with climate vulnerable area and multi diverse community peoples with close communication.

Nota Benne :

Ability to stay at project area
Strong team player with well-developed network.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
The candidates who are familiar with the coastal region will be given importance.
Salary and benefits will depend on clearance of Bangladesh Govt. and Donor,
Candidate should be child and Gender sensitive.
Rupantar is committed to upholding child rights & child safeguarding and never tolerate child abuser
Rupantar strictly applies ‘0’ (Zero) tolerance policy for Gender and child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. So, anyone involved in any kind of abuse, sexual exploitation and harassment is strongly advised not to apply.
Any candidate get involved with any terrorist activities, radicalized & extremist movements or any act of violence is forbidden to apply.
Female, person with disable, marginalized and third Gender candidates are encouraged to apply
Candidates who have previous working experience in water Aid funded project will be given priority.
Rupantar and Water Aid Bangladesh management can take any decision regarding the appointment without clarification any notice to

Candidates are requested to apply in confidence with hard copy of Forwarding letter, updated Curriculum vitae along with 1 copy of recent Passport size photograph, photocopy of National ID/NID including 2 referees (most recent HR and line manager) to reach on or before 22 June, 2026 to the following address:

HR Manager
19, Akbarabad Estate
Shirish Nagar, Khulna, 9100

Please mention the name of the position at the top side of the envelope.

N.B : Only hard copy will be accepted; soft copy will not be granted