Job ✒ Administration and Finance Associate, Election Working Group (EWG) Program @ The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation Administration and Finance Associate, Election Working Group (EWG) Program The Asia Foundation (TAF) Bangladesh is currently implementing a multi-donor project to provide support to Election Working Group (EWG), a network of 29 leading CSOs formed in 2006 with a view to enhance transparency and credibility in the electoral process. TAF is looking for an Administration and Finance Associate whose key responsibilities would be as follows. Key duties and responsibilities Timely preparation of financial reports (e.g., project budget balance, detailed expenditure report); Timely preparation of budget revisions in accordance with programmatic changes; Management, organizations and maintenance of records for cash, expenses,and banking expenses related to the project; Liaison with Finance, Grants and Administration divisions to ensure that project processes and documentation are in line with all rules and regulations; Maintaining petty cash account for the project, managing advances and adjustments on a regular basis; Provide assistance to the EWG Director in managing events and logistics; Arrange travel for EWG secretariat staff. Required skills and experiences A masters degree/four years bachelor degree in relevant field. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in administration as well as in financial management; Experience in Excel worksheets, budget preparations and administrative procedures; Administration and  documentation skills both in electronic and hardcopy files;  Ability to use IT for finance and information management, including database maintenance.   Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of persons and stakeholders including TAF staff, donors, and partners organizations. Familiarity with TAF program execution rules and regulations is an asset; Excellent computer skills. Job location: Dhaka with field visit Duration: One year and six months with possibility of extension The Asia Foundation is committed to a policy of providing equal opportunities in recruiting and selecting employees.  The Foundation offers excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Applicants are requested to send their CV, together with a brief cover letter to: Director-HR & Administration The Asia Foundation House no. 5, Road no. 8 Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh or by email to jobsbg@asiafound.org (specifying the position in the subject line) by May 31st, 2013.  Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.  No telephone enquiries please.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.