National Consultant

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Position Title: National Consultant
Location: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization grounded in the vision of equality as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Established to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men, UN Women leads and coordinates efforts within the United Nations system to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action globally. The organization works closely with Member States, civil society, and other relevant actors to support gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives.

Job Overview:
The National Consultant will support the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) in financial management and administrative processes related to the 'Making Every Bangladeshi Woman and Girl Count' programme. This role is crucial for ensuring that the project adheres to the partnership agreement and organizational policies. The consultant will assist in day-to-day financial management, prepare financial reports, monitor expenditures, and support the National Project Director in administrative tasks. The position requires a strong understanding of financial regulations and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in Bangladesh.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for assisting the National Project Director in implementing project activities in compliance with government rules and regulations. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial and administrative documents, preparing financial reports, reviewing financial transactions, monitoring expenditures, preparing VAT reimbursements, and supporting narrative progress reporting. Additionally, the consultant will handle regular administrative tasks such as record-keeping and drafting procurement request letters. The consultant will work closely with UN Women’s Deputy Representative, Programme Analyst-Gender Statistics, and relevant officials from BBS to ensure effective project implementation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level degree (bachelor’s) combined with an additional 4 years of relevant experience will be accepted. Specialized national or international certification in accounting, finance, or procurement is considered an asset. The consultant should have strong knowledge of financial and procurement rules and regulations, both from the government and UN perspectives, as well as proficiency in IT tools and management systems.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or similar fields is required. A first-level degree (bachelor’s) with additional relevant experience is also acceptable. Specialized certifications in accounting, finance, or procurement are advantageous.

Experience:
The position requires at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, and procurement, particularly within government and UN systems. Candidates should have at least 5 years of demonstrated technical knowledge in gender equality and proven experience with office software packages and web-based management systems. Experience with ERP/Quantum and results-based management is a plus, as is previous work experience with the United Nations.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Bangla is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy assignment will commence in January 2025 and is expected to last for 6 months, concluding in June 202

• The total work duration is 120 days, with deliverables evaluated on a monthly basis. The consultant will not receive Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) at the duty station, which is Dhaka. Any unforeseen travel outside the duty station, if required, will be covered by UN Women, and the consultant will receive a per-diem not exceeding the United Nations daily subsistence allowance rate.