Project Name: Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)

Project Duration: 4 Years (Up to June 2030)

Position: Accounts and MIS Officer

Position: 01(One)

Duty Area: Bogura

Job Context

Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK) is a national level non-government development organization which has been implementing different development activities including microfinance program throughout the country. Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK) is implementing the ‘Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)’ Project under the Additional Financing phase, implemented by the Palli Karrma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) with support from the World Bank, aims to enhance employment opportunities, entrepreneurship development, and economic inclusion for low-income youth and micro-entrepreneurs. The project aims to enhance employment and income-generating opportunities for low-income youth through skills development, apprenticeship programs, entrepreneurship promotion, access to finance, and other livelihood support interventions. The project places particular emphasis on women, disadvantaged groups, and climate-vulnerable communities, thereby fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Bangladesh.

The RAISE Project is being implemented nationwide through selected Partner Organizations (POs) of PKSF. As a Partner Organization of PKSF, Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK) is responsible for implementing the project within its designated operational area in accordance with the project objectives and implementation guidelines.

To ensure effective implementation of the project and achievement of its intended outcomes, Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK) invites applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for the following project positions under the RAISE Project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the positions are provided below.

Responsibilities

Maintain all books of accounts of the project and maintain bank accounts, cash management, fixed assets management, stock management, advance and reimbursement, audit arrangements, TAX and VAT regulations and compliance with the project;
Prepare budget and ensure actual expenditure is in line with the budget, maintain disbursement, reconciliation, and loan disbursement according to project Financial Guideline;
Preserve all procurement records and financial records in accordance with the provisions of the PPA 2025;
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and any other related reports as per project requirement;
Maintain liaison and coordinate with PMU accounts department regarding project accounts and finance;
Collect, verify, compile, and validate project participants (apprentices, young micro-entrepreneurs and climate vulnerable entrepreneurs), training, employment, entrepreneurship, and project performance data received from branch level;