Director of Finance, Grants, and Administration

POSITION TITLE:      Director of Finance, Grants, and Administration

LOCATION:                  Dhaka, Bangladesh

DEPARTMENT:           Human Rights and Empowerment

STATUS:                       Full-time; contingent upon continuation of donor funding

REPORTS TO:             Project Director, Strengthening Anti-Human Trafficking Responses for Online Recruitment into Criminal Operations (SHOTORKO)

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Since the 1980s, Winrock has strengthened Bangladesh’s agriculture sector and climate resilience. Its work also protects human rights and expands inclusive access to economic opportunities.

The U.S. Department of State-funded Strengthening Anti-Human Trafficking Responses for Online Recruitment into Criminal Operations (SHOTORKO) will address trafficking in persons for forced criminality in Bangladesh by strengthening capacities to investigate and prosecute online scamming crimes; improving survivor protection; increasing victim identification and support services to prevent re-victimization; combatting fraudulent recruitment raising awareness and improving online safeguards; and facilitating private-sector partnerships

This is a local/national position and is not eligible for international allowances or relocation allowances.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Finance, Grants, and Administration (DFGA) will oversee and manage all project finance and accounting systems; develop forecasts and monitor budgets; ensure compliance with cost principles of Winrock International, the US Department of State (USDOS), NGO Affairs Bureau (NGO AB) of Bangladesh, and local financial policies and reporting; provide input into the USDOS budget projections and Winrock institutional budgeting processes; supervise relevant staff; and provide support as needed to implementing NGO partners’ finance staff. The DFGA will maintain organized records and documentation in adherence with Winrock and USDOS policies and procedures.

Financial Management and Compliance 

• Establishes and maintains internal controls over project financial resources in accordance with Winrock policies, accounting standards, and donor requirements. 

• Oversees day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, cash management, payments, advances, and bank reconciliations.