Job Description

Title: Head of Operations

Company Name: Muslim Hands International

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Published: 20 Feb 2024

Additional Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, management or a related field;
∎ Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CA is preferred.
∎ Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
∎ Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and grant management.
∎ Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
∎ Strong leadership and management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in operational aspects.
∎ Excellent understanding of procurement, logistics, and supply chain management principles and practices.
∎ Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
∎ Experience working in multicultural environments and managing diverse teams.
∎ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Fluency in English and Bangla.
∎ Commitment to the mission and values of Muslim Hands International.
∎ Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, management or a related field;
∎ Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CA is preferred.
∎ Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
∎ Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and grant management.
∎ Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
∎ Strong leadership and management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in operational aspects.
∎ Excellent understanding of procurement, logistics, and supply chain management principles and practices.
∎ Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
∎ Experience working in multicultural environments and managing diverse teams.
∎ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Fluency in English and Bangla.
∎ Commitment to the mission and values of Muslim Hands International.
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Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Financial Planning and Budgeting:
∎ Financial Reporting:
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Audit and Compliance:
∎ Operational Planning and Management:
∎ Compliance and Quality Assurance:
∎ Partnerships and Coordination:
∎ About Muslim Hands International Bangladesh: Muslim Hands International is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and sustainable development projects to communities in need around the world. Muslim Hands International is dedicated to alleviating poverty and suffering around the world. With a focus on sustainable development, emergency relief, and community empowerment, Muslim Hands International operates in various countries, including Bangladesh, providing aid and support to those in need regardless of race, religion, or gender. With a focus on serving vulnerable populations, Muslim Hands International Bangladesh operates various programmes aimed at improving education, healthcare, livelihoods, and emergency relief efforts.
∎ Job Summary: The Head of Operations at Muslim Hands International Bangladesh will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective implementation of operational activities to support the organization's programs and projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality humanitarian assistance.
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∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Financial Planning and Budgeting:
∎ Develop annual budgets in collaboration with program managers and senior management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
∎ Monitor budget utilization and provide regular updates to management, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions as needed.
∎ Financial Reporting:
∎ Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and donor regulations.
∎ Ensure compliance with reporting requirements of donors, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
∎ Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of financial transactions and ensure adherence to internal controls.
∎ Manage the operational budget effectively, ensuring proper allocation of resources and adherence to financial regulations and policies.
∎ Prepare financial forecasts, budget variance analysis, and other reports to support decision-making and accountability.
∎ Audit and Compliance:
∎ Coordinate external audits and ensure timely submission of audited financial statements.
∎ Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including tax filings, and liaise with auditors, government agencies, and donors as necessary.
∎ Operational Planning and Management:
∎ Develop and implement operational plans and procedures to ensure the smooth functioning of all organizational activities.
∎ Oversee the procurement, logistics, and supply chain management processes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
∎ Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
∎ Compliance and Quality Assurance:
∎ Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and legal requirements in all operational activities.
∎ Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of operational processes and systems, implementing improvements as necessary.
∎ Partnerships and Coordination:
∎ Collaborate closely with program teams, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination and integration of operational support.
∎ Build and maintain effective partnerships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
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∎ Gender Equality Commitments
∎ MHI Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information and provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. We respect beneficiaries' women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status and value and respect all cultures.
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∎ Safeguarding Commitments
∎ The appointee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Muslim Hands International Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy and remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.
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Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Job Highlights:

Company Information:
∎ Muslim Hands International
∎ Muslim Hands International Bangladesh Country Office, Navana Le Caprices, Apartment A2, House No. 80, Road No. 07, Block – H, Banani, Dhaka – 1213
∎ Muslim Hands, a registered charity in the UK was
emerged as an international aid agency and NGO
by raising funds at Nottingham for the war-affected
people in Bosnia in 1993. Since then it has been
responding to countless more emergencies as well
as implementing development projects in more than
thirty countries worldwide. In Bangladesh, Muslim
Hands began its journey in 1995 with a charity and
development fund for humanitarian response and
projects for the socio-economic development of
the target population. Following establishing the
country office and designing short, medium, and long
term strategies, it has been implementing projects
on Education, Health, Child Protection, Livelihood,
Shelter, WASH, religious Infrastructure, and emergency
response programs for the vulnerable and needy
population in an ethical, efficacious and transparent
manner to ensure long-lasting improvement of
families and the communities in target areas and
demonstrating accountability to the donors.

Address::
∎ Muslim Hands International Bangladesh Country Office, Navana Le Caprices, Apartment A2, House No. 80, Road No. 07, Block – H, Banani, Dhaka – 1213
∎ Muslim Hands, a registered charity in the UK wasemerged as an international aid agency and NGOby raising funds at Nottingham for the war-affectedpeople in Bosnia in 1993. Since then it has beenresponding to countless more emergencies as wellas implementing development projects in more thanthirty countries worldwide. In Bangladesh, MuslimHands began its journey in 1995 with a charity anddevelopment fund for humanitarian response andprojects for the socio-economic development ofthe target population. Following establishing thecountry office and designing short, medium, and longterm strategies, it has been implementing projectson Education, Health, Child Protection, Livelihood,Shelter, WASH, religious Infrastructure, and emergencyresponse programs for the vulnerable and needypopulation in an ethical, efficacious and transparentmanner to ensure long-lasting improvement offamilies and the communities in target areas anddemonstrating accountability to the donors.

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Application Deadline: 5 Mar 2024

Category: NGO/Development