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About Arannayk Foundation

Arannayk Foundation, also known as the Bangladesh Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003 through a joint initiative of the Governments of Bangladesh and the United States. Registered under Section 28 of the Bangladesh Companies Act 1994, it promotes the conservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable use of tropical forests across the country. The Foundation provides both financial and technical assistance to various stakeholders engaged in forest and biodiversity conservation, while also implementing projects funded by national and international development partners. 

Job Context

The Arannayk Foundation is now implementing the IUCN-funded, 30-month project (July 2025–December 2027) titled “Beyond Border: Securing Big Cats and Their Habitats across the Chittagong–Lushai Transboundary Landscape of Bangladesh and India”, to secure clouded leopards and common leopards in the Chittagong-Lushai transboundary landscape of Bangladesh and India. Through scientific monitoring, habitat restoration, and community partnerships, the project reduces threats to big cats, prey, and corridors while delivering sustainable livelihoods to local communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. We invite passionate professionals to join our team as an Accounts and Admin Officer to make a real impact in this vital conservation effort.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounts and Admin Officer will be part of a diversified team and will be responsible for the implementation of all financial & logistic related activities in his/her assigned area. Essentially, the incumbent should have both managerial and technical skills in the areas of financial activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Assist in procuring goods/services and processing payments for staff salary, suppliers & contractors etc.;
• Assist in recording financial transactions, book keeping and financial reporting using the Grant Management Software (GMS) for filed level activities and also the central ERP system Tally and;
• Assist in examining supporting documentations safeguarding compliance of the government/donor/organizational policies, preparing vouchers with, deductions of taxes and deposit with Govt exchequer including management of TDS database;
• Arrange administrative and logistics support for training, meetings, workshops, field visits, etc.;
• Assist in preparing the monthly, half yearly and annual tax returns and their submission to the respective authority of NBR;
• Provide support for financial report preparation for the AF management and respective donors of the relevant project(s). 
• Ensure that Arannayk Foundation’s and donors brand values are maintained to strengthen good will and credibility in line with organizational values, mission and vision;
• Update and maintain relevant electronic/hardcopy formats and databases of AF as required;
• Keep administrative and financial records including documents, vouchers, registers, receipts etc. related to your activities in your safe custody for submission to AF and to comply with the audit requirements;
• Maintaining liaison with government offices, regional councils, and the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB);
• Perform any other tasks and duties that shall be decided upon and assigned by the AF management in the best interest of the Arannayk Foundation.

POSITION SPECIFICATION – Accounts and Admin Officer

Qualifications & Experience required for the position

Formal/Academic Education

Commerce graduate, preferably MBA with Accounting/ Finance major. However, candidates with a very high level of potential with extensive skills and experience could be waived from academic credentials.

Working experience

• Minimum one year of practical/working experience in the relevant field or with any reputed NGOs.
• Experience supporting community-based conservation and livelihood interventions will be considered an advantage.

Training & Experience

• Training or hands-on experience in financial & logistic related activities is desirable. Environmental and social safeguards

Language skills (Necessary to perform the job)

• Bangla: Fluent (spoken and written).
• Ability to communicate effectively with local Indigenous communities.
• Basic working proficiency in English for reporting and communication.

Computer literacy 

Experience in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), 

International experience

Experience working in projects funded by international donors (e.g., GEF, UNDP, ICIMOD, ADB, USAID, World Bank, IUCN) will be considered an asset.

Appointment type

Full-time

Salary

Consolidated monthly salary BDT 47,402 - 50,247.

Additional Requirements

• Should be a good team player and able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong ability to work flexibly, manage change, and handle competing priorities in challenging field conditions.
• Demonstrates non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive attitudes, with a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Commitment to protecting children and persons with disabilities in all project-related activities.
• Respectful of and compliant with the organization’s safeguarding policies and codes of conduct.
• Motorcycle driving skills will be an added advantage due to field mobility requirements.
• Subject to fulfillment of other criteria as mentioned above, and local candidates having language skills in the local dialect of Rangamati / Bandarban areas and willing to work and stay at the remote project sites, will be given preference and are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy

01

Workstation

Arannayk Foundation Field Office in Rangamati with field visits to its project sites.

Contract Tenure

One year (1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027) with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational requirements.

Application Template:

• A cover letter summarizing skills and experiences relevant to this position, with motivation to work with the Arannayk Foundation, along with the CV in a single document.
• A precise CV with a passport-sized photograph, following the template provided below:
• Name, Father’s and Mother’s Name, and address including email and mobile number.
• Academic Qualification (last in the first order, preferably in a table).
• Training received (only relevant training will be considered).
• Job Experience (last job in first sequences)
• Additional qualification if any.
• Name and contact details of two professional referees having work relations, preferably the most recent and previous line managers.

Apply Instruction

We welcome passionate and qualified individuals to apply for this exciting opportunity. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role, please submit your updated CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and motivation.

Please apply online at https://arannayk.org/career by 17 February 2026. Please note that we do not accept hard copies or applications submitted through other channels. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process. However, Arannayk Foundation reserves the right to reject any application and to modify or cancel the entire recruitment process at any point in time without any clarification.