Job Type : Professional/Regional Recruits
Agency : SAARC Development Fund Secretariat, Thimphu,
Bhutan
Term of Service : For three years; extendable for a
non-renewable period of another three years under exceptional circumstances
Vacancy Number : SDF-RQ-M
155, 156, 157 and 158
Place of posting : Thimphu, Bhutan.
The SAARC Development Fund (SDF)
Secretariat was inaugurated during the 16th SAARC Summit in Thimphu,
2010. The SDF Secretariat has the following professional category vacancies for
a three (3) years term, extendable for a non-renewable period of another three
years under exceptional circumstances:
1. Director,
Social Window and Administration & Finance (SDF-RQ-M 155)
· Job
description: S/he will (i) seek, prepare, develop, appraise, and implement projects
under Social Window from all SAARC Member states based on sound log frame
analyses with emphasis on Monitoring and Evaluation and must lead to a stronger
regional integration in fulfillment of the SDF Charter, (ii) provide
guidance/inputs and recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer on project selection
based on social, financial and managerial aspects of the proposed project, (iii)
ensure realization of stated objectives of the approved Social Window projects
and the end-use of funds through proper implementation, (iv) institute
innovative & best practices and approach for Social Window (v) lead
Administration and Finance functions of the SDF by providing strategic
initiatives and putting in systems and procedures as per global best practices (vi)
foster team spirit, efficiency, fiduciary accountability and professionalism to
SDF’s work culture, (vii) act as the Chief Drawing Officer for the purpose of
management and disbursal of Fund monies in accordance with SDF Bye-Laws and its
Rules and Regulations, and (viii) lead his team with dynamism and inculcate a
culture based on professionalism, fairness, efficiency and accountability. S/he
shall report to the CEO and carry out any other responsibilities assigned by
the CEO.
· Skills
and experience required: Interested candidates must (i) possess a post
graduate degree in Finance/Business Administration/Engineering from an institution
of international repute/recognition (higher professional degree would be an added
advantage), (ii) have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of practical experience,
with at least five (5) years in development, implementation and
monitoring/evaluation of social/economic and infrastructure projects in SAARC
Countries, (iii) have excellent understanding of the developmental needs of the
SAARC region and be up to date with latest developments in the social and
financial sector (iv) preference will be given to those with experience in
development activities at the field level combined with certain number of years
in a financial institution. He/she should be between 40-50 years of age, and be
a bona fide citizen of a SAARC Member State i.e. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
· Remuneration: S/he will be paid a net (tax free) monthly salary of US$ 4,000 (Four
thousand) along with free accommodation of up to USD 700 per month, education allowance for two
children up to class 12 or equivalent, and other admissible allowances and
benefits. S/he will also have duty free purchase/import privileges in Bhutan.
2. Assistant
Director, Administration and Finance (SDF-RQ-M 156)
· Job
description: S/he will (i) look after day-to-day general administration of
the SDF Secretariat (ii) provide inputs to the CEO and Director of Administration
& Finance on finance, procurement, administration and human resource
management requirements of the SDF (iii) be responsible for dealing with the
financial and administrative matters including provision of logistics and other
support services to the Secretariat staff and (iv) carry out any other relevant activity
related to Administration and Finance and any other responsibilities assigned
by the CEO.
· S/he shall report to Director of Administration
& Finance.
· Skills
and experience required: Interested candidates must (i) possess apost graduate degree in
Accounting/Finance/Business Administration from an institution of international
repute/recognition (higher professional degree would be added advantage), (ii)
have minimum of 10 years of practical experience in general administration and
finance, (iii) be between 30-40 years of age, and (iv) must be a bona fide
citizen of a SAARC Member State i.e. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal,
Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
· Remuneration: S/he will be paid a net (tax free) monthly salary US$ 2,000 along with a
free accommodation of up to USD
475 per month,education allowance for
two children up to class 12 or equivalent, and other admissible allowances and
benefits. S/he will also have duty free purchase/import privileges in Bhutan.
3. Assistant
Director, Social Window (SDF-RQ-M 157)
· Job
description: S/he will (i) appraise Social Window projects and put up
recommendations under the guidance of Director (Social Window) and as per
extant internal guidelines (ii) provide inputs at the time of project preparation
within extant guidelines and the directives of the SDF Board, (iii) be
responsible for operational aspects of the Social Window projects including
compliances, implementation of the projects as per guidelines, disbursements,
follow-up, end-use of funds etc. and (iv) provide project inputs to the
Director of Social Window during project implementation, and also inputs to the
implementing entities to ensure compatibility and compliance with the tools and
best practices followed in effective project implementation, (v) ensure that the
Social Window projects are implemented as per the requirements of the SDF and
Member States and (vi) carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the CEO.
S/he shall report to the Director of Social Window.
· Skills
and experience required: Interested candidates must (i) have a post
graduate degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration from an
institution of international repute/recognition (higher professional degree
would be added advantage), (ii) possess a minimum of 10 years of practical
experience in a comparable position (experience in project appraisal or
implementation is recommended), (iii) have excellent understanding of the
developmental needs of the SAARC region and be up to date with latest
developments in the social sector (iv) be between 30-40 years of age, and (v) be a
bona fide citizen of a SAARC Member State i.e. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
· Remuneration: H/she will be paida net (tax
free) monthly remuneration of US$ 2,000 along with free accommodation of up to USD 475 per month, education
allowance for two children up to class 12 or equivalent and other admissible
allowances and benefits. S/he will also have duty free purchase/import
privileges in Bhutan.
4. Assistant
Director, Internal Audit (SDF-RQ-M 158)
· Job
description: S/he shall, under the guidance of CEO (i) put in place a sound
operational risk management system and a disciplined approach to evaluate and
improve effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes (ii)
bring about continuous improvement in enterprise risk management, controls and
risk awareness (iii) implement a continuous self-checking environment,
mechanism and carry out the internal audit (including concurrent audit) of
financial and operational aspects of the Funds as per International Standards
for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, detect deviations from
established controls and track management’s corrective action (iv) work closely
and communicate with all departments/divisions, exchange information and ensure
consistent service delivery (v) carry out coordination with external auditor
wherever required (vi) remain up to date with developments in internal auditing
profession (vii) develop and oversee the implementation of department policies,
processes and procedures covering all areas of IA department so that all
relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a
quality, cost-effective service to internal stake-holders (viii) Propose and
implement the Unit’s strategy, work plan and budget in alignment with the strategy
of SDF. S/he shallwork under the
guidance of the CEO and report directly to the CEO.
· Skills
and experience required: Interested candidates must have (i) a post
graduate degree in Internal Audit, risk management, finance, accounting or
economics from an institution of international repute/recognition. (ii) a minimum
of 10 (ten) years of practical experience of auditing in a financial
institution and / or international audit firm (iii) knowledge and understanding
of professional standards and tools relevant to the field (iv) be between 30-40
years of age, and (v) must be a bona-fide citizen of a SAARC Member State i.e. Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Preference will be given to
candidates with Chartered Accountancy qualification.
· Remuneration: S/he will be paida net (tax
free) monthly remuneration of US$ 2,000 (Two thousand) along with a free
accommodation of up to USD 475
per month, education allowance for two children up to class 12 or
equivalent and other admissible allowances and benefits. S/he will also have
duty free purchase/import privileges in Bhutan.
How to apply
Interested candidates are
requested to submit hard and soft copies of their application letters in the SDF
Preliminary Job Application Form–
5.1(attached)along with the resume and a copy of their national identity documents
(passport etc.) to the address given below:
Chief Executive Officer
SAARC Development Fund
Secretariat
3rd Floor, BDBL Building
Norzin Lam, Post Box Number 928
Thimphu 11001, BHUTAN
Phone : +975-2-321152/321153
Fax : +975-2-321203
Email : info@sdfsec.org
The last date for the
applications to be received at the SDF Secretariat is 03rd January,
2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection interview.