ADD INTERNATIONAL BANGLADESH: VACANCY Finance and Admin Officer (FAO): Mental Health Project: Community-Based Mental Health Services for Children and Young People in Marginalised Communities.Salary range: BDT 40,000 Gross per month (Commensurate with qualifications and experience) with others admissible benefit such as PF, Gratuity, Hospitalization Insurance, etc. as per organizations policies. DISABILITY: ENSURING NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND Disabled people living in poverty are among the most vulnerable, marginalised and discriminated people on earth. Often, they have no access to basic human rights, education or the opportunity to work. There are approximately 1 billion disabled people in the world according to the World Health Organisation, 80% live in developing countries – and around 150 million have very high levels of need. Shockingly small numbers of disabled children go to school leading to low literacy and low employment, and, for most disabled people, even basic health services are inaccessible. Disabled people are frequently discriminated against, stigmatised, and excluded from wider society – even by their own families. After many years of relentless campaigning, we are now beginning to see the global political will, high profile champions and relevant policies that are needed to respect the rights of disabled people around the world. ADD International has been at the heart of this global movement, ensuring that the voices of disabled people grow ever louder. ABOUT ADD INTERNATIONAL. For over 30 years ADD International has been supporting some of the world’s most remarkable disability activists working on the frontline of discrimination. We give them and their organisations the tools and resources to build powerful movements for change; and we make sure their voices are heard by global leaders and people with the power to make real change. About ADD International Bangladesh. ADD International has been working in Bangladesh since 1995. ADD is committed to work with persons with disability (PWD) to establish their rights and dignity by raising their voices as members of Disabled People Organizations at the grassroots level. ADD also works to implement the global and national policy instruments related to disability and development and mainstream PWD in all aspects of social, economic and political life. ADD International Bangladesh’s five year Country Strategy envisions a world where all persons with disabilities are free from discrimination and oppression, enjoying equality within an inclusive society. ADD International Bangladesh Program currently operates in North, South, Coastal, and Central geographical locations. ADD works with Disabled Peoples Organization (DPOs) to strengthen their individual and organizational capacities to participate more in the disability movement and their institutional sustainability. ADD in Bangladesh is a member of several networks and alliances with I/NGOs and Civil Society. Currently ADD International Bangladesh is implementing several projects with the potential to expand its engagement with PWD and their networks. The major program thematic areas ADD concentrates are: Economic Empowerment and Wellbeing; Social Political and Civic Rights of the Persons with Disability; Mental Health; Prevention of Gender based violence against Women and Girls; Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk reduction. All projects of ADD Bangladesh are implemented through DPOs, DPO Networks and partner NGOs. ABOUT THE PROJECT: The project: Community-Based Mental Health (MH) Services for Children and Young People in Marginalised Communities Project’s goal is to develop a quality and inclusive community-based MH support system to improve the MH and wellbeing of underserved children and young people with mental health (CYMH), particularly girls and young women and those with multiple-disabilities, in Bangladesh. The project will do this by targeting systemic and attitudinal change, family/community engagement and service provider capacity. The project will address key gaps in minimum healthcare services for CYMH, improving access to MH support and services and to their social and economic rights with support from their family and communities, with more dignity and reduced stigma and discrimination, leading to a better and healthier live. The project will be implemented in Dhaka, Bagerhat and Jashore districts in partnership with DPOs, NGOs and Research Institutions. ABOUT The Finance and Admin Officer (FAO) position. With strong focus on ADD’s strategic programme and organizational needs, the job holder will be responsible for managing all accounting and financial affairs at district level of a designated project. Review budget with monitoring procedures and manage expenses within approved budget. Ensure proper record keeping and maintain all the compliances from NGO AB and donor agencies. Ensure vendor payment and staff payment including salary and other benefits at local field level, deduction of Tax and VAT from vendor and staff and deposit as per NGO AB/Government rules. Ensure the value for money (Economy, efficiency, effectiveness and equity) and ensure effective and efficient utilization of the funds authorized for the purpose. To manage overall financial management in the respective field offices. Guarantee proper maintenance of financial records of income, expenditure, assets & liabilities of the project. The postholder will have a strong background in project management as well as experience of working with persons with disability especially with psychosocial disability with a human rights approach. See outline of essential criteria below. Key areas of responsibility.
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How to apply. Interested applicants should send the following documents:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES. We are keen to promote strong principles of equality and diversity and would welcome applications from all backgrounds. Disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply and as a ‘disability confident employer’ ADD guarantees to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. For more information on this please see our Equal Opportunities Policy. SAFEGUARDING. The nature of ADD’s work is as an ally to the global disability movement promoting the rights of all people with disabilities. It does mean that our staff, consultants, trustees and volunteers may come into contact with children and vulnerable adults in some capacity or another. ADD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, consultants, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. At ADD, we’re committed to creating a safe and rewarding environment for all our people to work and volunteer, as well as for those we come into contact with through our work. For more information on this please see the safeguarding pages on our website. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We are unfortunately only able to reply to those shortlisted candidates who will be called for the selection process. |
