• Finance & Admin Officer
• Educate Rohingya Children Programme (ERCP) | Cox’s Bazar
• Job Context
• The Educate Rohingya Children Programme (ERCP) is a structured, culturally aligned humanitarian education initiative designed to address long-term education challenges affecting Rohingya communities experiencing displacement and educational deprivation. ERCP is the implementation programme through which the Rohingya Education System (RES) is intended to be delivered, strengthened and expanded. The programme promotes safe, inclusive and structured learning opportunities through literacy, numeracy, foundational learning, life skills, digital skills and clearly defined education pathways, with emphasis on equal access, community participation, teacher development, safeguarding, progression and future self-reliance.
• The Finance & Admin Officer will ensure efficient, transparent and accountable financial and administrative management of ERCP. The position will support programme implementation through budgeting, expenditure monitoring, financial documentation, administration, logistics, resource management and operational support while maintaining appropriate financial controls and accountability.
• Job Responsibilities
• Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date project financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support preparation of project budgets, activity budgets, forecasts and budget revisions.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets, workplans and activity plans and prepare budget-versus-actual analyses.
• Prepare periodic financial statements, expenditure reports and other required financial information.
• Identify financial variances and potential budget issues and promptly communicate them to the Programme Director and relevant programme personnel.
• Ensure expenditures are appropriately authorised, supported, recorded and allocated to relevant budget lines.
• Maintain systematic financial documentation, filing and audit trails and support cash-flow planning.
• Assist financial planning for learning centres, teacher development, learning resources, assessments, monitoring, safeguarding and other programme activities.
• Support financial planning associated with pilot implementation and potential programme expansion.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support and maintain administrative records, official correspondence and personnel documentation.
• Coordinate logistical and administrative arrangements for meetings, training, workshops, field activities and community-engagement events.
• Support administrative arrangements related to learning centres, teachers and programme personnel.
• Facilitate procurement processes and maintain appropriate procurement documentation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventories and records of project assets, equipment, supplies and learning materials.
• Support distribution, documentation and tracking of programme materials and resources.
• Support financial verification, internal review and external/internal audit processes as required.
• Provide financial information required for programme progress reports, management reviews and partner reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate protection of sensitive financial, administrative and personnel information.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager, Monitoring Officer and other relevant programme personnel while reporting to the Programme Director.
• Perform other relevant finance and administrative duties assigned by the Programme Director consistent with the scope of the position.
• Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management or another relevant discipline from a recognised university.
• Experience Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in finance and administration, preferably with NGO, humanitarian, development or education projects.
• Additional Requirements
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and budget management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with accounting/financial-management software is desirable.
• Strong documentation and record-management skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Bangla and English.
• Experience in the Rohingya/refugee-response context will be an advantage.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: BDT 40,000 per month. Other benefits will be provided in accordance with the approved project budget and organisational policy.

Application Procedure

• Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit their updated CV/Resume and a Cover Letter [email protected], clearly mentioning the position applied for in the email subject line. Application Deadline: 1st October, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the subsequent recruitment process.

Important Notes

• Pulse Bangladesh Society is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, inclusive and safe working environment and promotes equal opportunity.
• Selected personnel will be expected to comply with applicable organisational policies, including safeguarding, protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, confidentiality and professional conduct requirements.
• Pulse Bangladesh Society reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to modify, postpone or cancel the recruitment process where organisational or programme circumstances require.
• Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity
• To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, all staff members must refrain from engaging in political activities during their employment. This requirement is intended to maintain the integrity of Pulse Bangladesh Society and uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. Employees are expected to focus on their professional roles and responsibilities and contribute to the organisation’s mission without political influence. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays or weekends, or through the use of organisational resources or social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. All staff members are expected to prioritise their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations in order to maintain a harmonious, impartial and productive work environment.
• Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity
• Pulse Bangladesh Society is committed to the highest standards of professional conduct, gender equality and equal opportunity. All employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, respect and accountability; treat every individual with dignity; take responsibility for their actions; safeguard confidentiality; and comply with organisational policies and applicable legal requirements. Pulse Bangladesh Society is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace in which everyone has equitable access to opportunities, decisions are fair and unbiased, gender equality is actively promoted, and understanding of diversity and inclusion is continuously strengthened. Every staff member is expected to contribute positively to an ethical, respectful and equitable working environment.
• Safeguarding and PSEA
• Ensure the safety of team members and programme participants from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation in support of the programme’s safeguarding and PSEA commitments. Act as a source of support, guidance and responsibility within the scope of the position for maintaining a safe working and programme environment. Practice, promote and uphold Pulse Bangladesh Society’s safeguarding and PSEA policies among team members and ensure that safeguarding standards are integrated into every relevant course of action. Any safeguarding or PSEA concern must be handled and reported through established organisational procedures and referral mechanisms.
• Mandatory Compliance: Compliance with the above neutrality, professional conduct, gender equality, equal opportunity, safeguarding and PSEA requirements is a condition of employment with Pulse Bangladesh Society.

JOB LOCATION

• Cox’s Bazar | SALARY
• BDT 40,000 per month | VACANCY

| REPORTS TO

• Programme Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-time | APPLICATION METHOD
• Email | APPLY TO
• [email protected] | DEADLINE
• 1st October, 2026

ORGANIZATION

• Pulse Bangladesh Society | SECTOR
• Education / Humanitarian Education | DUTY STATION
• Cox’s Bazar | STATUS
• Open for application