Job Description

Title: Senior Officer- Government Compliances

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 02

Job Location: Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Law, Social Science, Political Science, Business Administration, or relevant field.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Compliance, Compliance Management, Donor Compliance, Emergency response, Experience in liaison work with government officials, Government Liaison, Humanitarian Response, Legal Compliance/ Code of Conduct, NGO
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster situations throughout Bangladesh. With projects in different districts of the country, HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, but also with their families, their communities, and local humanitarian actors in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights, and provide sustainability in its action. As one of the key organizations in the disability sector, HI has a wide range of projects which assist in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, building capacities of local stakeholders, and reducing the impact of natural and human-made disasters. Particularly in Cox`s Bazar district, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, MH/PSS, SRH, protection, and inclusive education with an inclusion mainstreaming approach to refugees and host populations affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static approach are currently working in 15 camps located in both Teknaf and Ukhiya Upazilas and surrounding host areas providing comprehensive services in physical rehabilitation, and primary health care, protection, and MH/PSS.
∎ HI is currently implementing a development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram, and Cox`s Bazar district through 4 project offices (Kurigram, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices (Dhaka and Cox Bazar).
∎ Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education, and Atlas Logistics
∎ Number of staff: Around 294 National staff and 06 international staff
∎ HI is currently looking for two (02 Person) Senior Officer - Government Compliance, under the supervision of the Country Compliance Manager, the Senior Officer- Government Compliance serves as direct contact to all relevant government bodies with regard to legal and regulatory requirements for NGO operations in the District. S/he contributes to HI operations in Cox’s Bazar District by ensuring approval of ongoing and new projects by relevant local authorities and timely submission of requested reports and other documentation. He facilitates exchanges of pertinent information between HI operations teams and external government stakeholders in Cox’s Bazar and provides advisory services concerning project regulation in the area of operations.
∎ Job Location: (01 Person)-Cox’s Bazar & (01 Person)-Ukhiya
∎ Line Manager: Country Compliance Manager
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term
∎ Duration of the Contract: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Job Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Government Liaison and Coordination
∎ Develop, maintain, and intensify contacts with relevant government institutions and authorities, representatives of other NGOs, civil society organizations, and resource persons to facilitate access to legal and regulatory information for NGOs;
∎ Contribute to building a knowledge base for legal and regulatory context for NGOs through liaison with government agencies and facilitating exchange with NGOs;
∎ Link regularly with relevant focal points in Government to maintain constructive working relations;
∎ Participate in monthly DC and UNO meetings in Cox, Ukhyia, and Teknaf and provide necessary reports/meeting minutes when required.
∎ Support the Area Manager and Project Managers in presenting new projects to relevant local authorities with the facilitation of external kick-off meetings and obtaining CICs approvals for project activities through bilateral meetings.
∎ 2. Reporting and Administration
∎ In close collaboration with the Area Manager of Teknaf and Ukhiya, coordinate the elaboration and ensure the timely submission of the monthly reports at the camp (CiC) level and Upazila levels (UNO).
∎ In close collaboration with the relevant Project Managers, Area Managers, and Country Compliance managers in Dhaka coordinate the elaboration of new FD7/FD6 applications and ensure timely submission and query follow-up.
∎ In close collaboration with Country Compliance Manager in Dhaka, ensure immigration and visa follow-up support is provided to international personnel.
∎ In close collaboration with the relevant Project Managers, Area Managers, Coordinate the elaboration of the FD7 narrative reports and ensure timely submission to the Country Compliance Manager in Dhaka
∎ In close collaboration with the relevant Project Managers, Area Managers coordinate the elaboration of the annual project narrative reports and ensure timely submission to RRRC/DC/UNO.
∎ Support the logistic department in obtaining the RRRC vehicles stickers and other requested documents/processes related to transport approval in the District
∎ Support the HR department in obtaining the RRRC-approved staff ID cards (National staff) and Camps Pass (International team)
∎ 3. Advisory
∎ Contribute to data collection, contextual and political analysis, and advocacy regarding the regulatory environment and impact on NGOs;
∎ Contribute to taking council and advising about the issues and policy concerning the respective fields;
∎ Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of up-to-date contacts and regulations (government circulars etc.) databases
∎ Provide advice and guidance to the Project Team concerning legal and regulatory requirements for NGO operations under the Government of Bangladesh;
∎ Contribute to ensuring that lessons learned and proposed corrective actions, adaptations, and innovations regarding NGO operational environment are documented for knowledge preservation;
∎ Participate in Cox Coordination meetings to provide updates and guidance concerning regulatory requirements. Accordingly, share the meeting updates with the Line Manager and implement meeting actions.
∎ 4. Local Media monitoring/watch
∎ Regularly visit local media websites and active social media profiles and report any post/article that is either relaying false information or could damage the HI’s reputation or constitutes a breach of confidentiality.
∎ Submit a Media Monitoring Report to Country Compliance Manager at the end of every month.
∎ Conduct regular meetings/training for HI staff concerning social media management as per the guidance set by Country Management.
∎ 5. Security Management
∎ As security focal points in Cox’s Bazar and close collaboration with Area Manager contribute to monitoring and analyzing the security situation in Cox’s Bazar and provide timely and relevant information to the HI Senior Management team.
∎ Actively contribute to developing and revising risk mitigation matrices in the projects implemented in Cox’s Bazar District.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ Essential
∎ At least 4 years of work experience
∎ Previous NGO experience in handling Govt. Compliances and Liaison matters.
∎ Previous experience in Cox’s Bazar district is considered an advantage.
∎ Some proficiency in the Rohingya dialect can be an asset.
∎ Good knowledge and understanding of government settings/functions and specifically the Government of Bangladesh
∎ Knowledge of humanitarian aid project management tools (project cycle, etc.)
∎ Good planning and organizational skills
∎ Forward-planning and decision-making
∎ English language skills are mandatory
∎ IT skills (Windows)
∎ Desirable
∎ Previous experience in Cox’s Bazar district is considered an advantage.
∎ Some proficiency in the Rohingya dialect can be an asset.
∎ Commitment to humanitarian aid and its values. Strong focus on the principles of ‘Not harm”, “Accountability” and “Community acceptance”
∎ Communication skills
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Tk. 83311 - 92252 (Monthly)
∎ Salary will be determined based on experience, qualification and budget availability. Hardship Allowance will be added in addition to working in Cox`s Bazar District.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Medical Coverage: Staff & dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical, medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit.
∎ Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 22 Nov 2022

Company Information:
∎ 9 Nov 2022
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Web : https://hi.org/en/index
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting them and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) that provide human and financial resources, manage projects, and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works with persons with disabilities and with their families, their communities, and society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 4 project offices (Kurigram, Sitakundu, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 1 coordination office (Cox Bazar).

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.

Category: NGO/Development

: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the latest CV with 02 References (Current/Last Supervisor only) including the Head of HR of the current employer to bdjobs.com by Tuesday, 22 November 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and will be preferred in case of equal qualifications with other candidates.HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.HI is committed to a safe workplace for all people to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. The humanitarian principles focus on equity and inclusion with a solid commitment to these values. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional life.Any sort of persuasion by the person, phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check, the pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants. Please be noted that this position will be confirmed after confirmation of the award.