Advisor- Government Relations & Compliance

Job Description

Title: Advisor- Government Relations & Compliance

Company Name: HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master Degree in Public Relations, Public Administration or other relevant subject.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ For our Dhaka based Country Programme Office, we are looking for an Advisor- Government Relations & Compliance. Under the supervision of Deputy Country Director, this position is responsible for management of government relationships, compliance to government regulations and procedures, and trust-building with relevant government offices, in particular with NGO-AB and Ministry of Home Affairs. S/he will work closely with the Deputy Country Director and Head of Finance & Services to promote and protect the reputation of HELVETAS while ensuring that best practices are in place in coordination with Project Managers.
∎ One year initial contract.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Acting as the HELVETAS Bangladesh focal person for different government ministries and directorates.
∎ Establishing strong relationships with relevant government agencies to ensure good collaboration and cooperation of project implementation and approvals.
∎ Advising and supporting Country Office to produce and submit documents as per requirement of government authorities.
∎ Ensuring compliance to NGO-AB regulations and procedures (registration renewal, project approval FD6 & FD7, fund & audit reports, FD4 approvals, certificates etc.) by all HELVETAS Bangladesh projects.
∎ Ensuring compliance for tax, VAT, immigration, government security agencies (SB, NSI etc.) requirements
∎ Internal capacity building of staff to improve compliance and appropriate response to government agencies in due time.
∎ Management of any upcoming issues as they arise, in a sensible and effective manner, adhering to the HELVETAS code of conduct and the regulations for INGOs.
∎ Coordinating and liaison with related Government agencies/offices in relation to humanitarian response in Cox'sBazar and maintain coordination between Cox's Bazar Office and Country office in relation to this.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Sound knowledge of Government Laws, regulation and practices for INGO operation and have good understanding of development within Bangladesh.
∎ At least 5 years working experience in a Government relation and/or Administrative function with Government and external liaison in particular the NGO Affairs Bureau, National Board of Revenue.
∎ Dynamic team member showing good judgment in solving problems, able to deal with complex issues.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, good at mediation.
∎ Working within government system will be an added advantage.

Salary:
∎ Attractive compensation monthly salary rage between BDT 120,000/- to 160,000/-

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Including PF, Gratuity and Bonus depending on related experiences and capacity of the selected candidate

Application Deadline: March 19, 2020

Company Information:
∎ HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development