Logistics & Grants Assistant

Job Description

Title: Logistics & Grants Assistant

Company Name: RTI International

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 8 years

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience. Education must be in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related disciplines.

• At least 8 years

• Finance and logistics experience required; experience with USAID, DfID or other donor agency regulations are preferred.

• Knowledge and experience of procurement of goods and services is essential.

• Experience in working with grants is preferred.

• Knowledge of Tax and VAT regulations in Bangladesh.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required.

• Good communication in English.

• Ability and willingness to work throughout Bangladesh required.

Overview

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI`s Global Health Division (GHD) within the International Development Group, works in Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases; Global Health Security and Public Preparedness; Heath Systems Strengthening - including Health Governance, Health Finance, Human Resources for Health, Capacity Building, and Health Policy and Advocacy; and Integrated Care - including Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health and Family Planning. We address a range of public health problems to reduce disparities, lower disease burdens, and build locally owned sustainable health programs in lower- and middle-income countries.

Program Description

USAID/Bangladesh has recently awarded RTI a $60 million USD, five-year Cooperative Agreement to strengthen local level health systems to deliver quality, equitable public health services while optimizing resources to improve the health status of all Bangladeshis residing at the local level.

This Activity will focus on the following four objectives: 1) Strengthen Systems for Local-Level Evidence-Based Planning, 2) Strengthen Systems to Deliver Equitable, Quality, Integrated Local Level Public Health Services, 3) Improve Enabling Environment to Operate Local Level Public Health Systems, and 4) Improve Local Level Public Health System Resilience.

Position Description

RTI is seeking a Logistics & Grants Assistant in Bangladesh (will be based in any location in Bangladesh outside of Dhaka). The Logistics & Grants Assistant will provide operational support to project activities in district clusters. Key responsibilities will include managing event and travel logistics, procurement of goods and services, assessment of grantees and developing their capacity in financial management, preparing, and monitoring budget, submitting fund requests, preparing finance reports as well as quarterly accrual reports in compliance with USAID regulations and RTI Policy and Procedures. This position will report to the District Cluster Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support SLLHS district cluster office for efficient and effective functions and work environment.

• Arrange logistic support for training, workshops and meetings to be held at the district cluster level.

• Arrange procurement of goods and services for district cluster office including regular updating vendor database.

• Review payment packages for procured goods and services of district cluster offices.

• Manage travel logistics for SLLHS staff and event participants.

• Review travel expenses report of district cluster staff for compliance with RTI policy and procedures.

• Prepare and monitor budget for district cluster office.

• Submit monthly finance report to the regional office including accruals.

• Support SLLHS district cluster staff for financial and administrative issues.

• Support small grant sourcing and administration.

• Develop capacity of grantees in financial management.

• Review and file grantees reports, periodically conduct on-site visits.

• Prepare documents for audit and support Auditor during site visits.

• Any other related functions as assigned by the supervisor.