About Helvetas Bangladesh

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is a development organization anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, sustainably using environmental resources. The promotion of good governance and gender equality, and social equity is an integral part of the overall organizational policy of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, through which we seek to ensure that our organizational culture and practice reflect our commitment to social change.

Job Context

The Government Liaison Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all Government of Bangladesh (GoB) regulations and procedures for operation as INGO sttaus. The role builds and maintains strong relationships with relevant ministries, NGOAB, RRRC, CiC, DC/UNO offices, NBR, and security agencies, while facilitating approvals, visas, work permits, and project clearances for smooth programme implementation across the country.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this role may include the following but are not limited to:

Government Relations & Compliance: 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with NGOAB, ministries, RRRC, CiC, DC/UNO, NBR, and security agencies.
• Ensure organizational compliance with GoB regulations, including timely approvals and renewals.
• Represent the organization in Government and inter-agency coordination forums.

Arrange project approvals and others from NGOAB:

• Prepare and submit, various approvals request (e.g. FD-6, FD-7, FD-9, FC-1/2, audit reports, and annual reports) to NGOAB and arrange approvals in due time.
• Arrange audit approvals of projects (both FD6 and FD7 Projects) from NGOAB in due time.
• Coordinate with project teams to collect project implementation certificates from local administration and submit to NGOAB in due time.
• Arrange work permit for expatriate staff members from NGOAB in due course.
• Draft official letters, reports, and responses requested by Government authorities Expatriate Support & Security Clearance
• Facilitate visas, work permits, NOCs, and security clearances for expatriate staff members in due time
• Liaise with Immigration, SB, NSI, and DGFI to ensure compliance with requirements for the organization and expatriate staff members.
• Keep expatriates informed on GoB rules and security obligations.

Financial & Administrative Compliance Support:

• Submit Tax & VAT return and other information to the Tax & VAT circle on time
• Provide orientation and coaching to staff members on NGOAB rules and compliance requirements.
• Support Administration & HR teams with compliance-related logistics when required.

Reporting & Advisory Role:

• Provide updates on compliance status and regulatory changes to management and teams.
• Contribute to risk management by identifying potential compliance issues early.
• Perform other tasks delegated by the Deputy Country Director.

Required qualifications, experiences and skills

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in government liaison, compliance, or administrative roles with INGOs/NGOs.
• Strong knowledge of NGOAB regulations, expatriate visa/work permit processes, and NBR rules.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with Government stakeholders.
• Experience in humanitarian or emergency response programmes (desirable).

Education:

• Master’s degree in Management, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or related field.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with typing expertise in Bijoy Bangla Keyboard.
• Integrity, accountability, punctuality and professionalism in all dealings.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt and remain effective under pressure.
• Cultural and political sensitivity with sound judgment.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently under supervision.
• Ability to work in complex, sensitive, and high-pressure environments.

Reportable To

Deputy Country Director

Workstation

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Working Hours

This position requires frequent travel (30%) to the project locations and direct engagement with project implementation.

Contract Tenure

A national employment contract up to up to 31 December 2026 with a high possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability.

Salary & Benefits

We will offer a monthly consolidated salary in the range of BDT 105,349 – 130,905/-  CTC (may vary based on experience and current remuneration), along with other admissible benefits, such as Mobile Allowance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Seniority Bonus, Medical Insurance with health and life coverage, Annual leave of 25 days, Sick leave of 15 days and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Travel

This position requires frequent travel (30%) to the project locations and direct engagement with project implementation.

Required behaviours

• Reliable in keeping the deadlines and commitments, and walk the talk.
• Develop and promote a culture of quality and performance.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills Foster teamwork, cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure fair and equal participation and opportunity.
• Transparent, just and objective

Apply Instruction

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume along with a motivational letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for their role. Please apply online at https://career.helvetasbd.org/ by 25 October 2025. Hard copies or other forms of application will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline: 25 October 2025

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

Helvetas is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, or minority status.

Helvetas promotes a code of conduct that aims to create a work environment with zero tolerance for mobbing, sexual harassment, child abuse, abuse of authority, corruption, fraud, and conflict of interest. This code of conduct applies to all Helvetas staff, volunteers, interns, contractors, and board of directors. Helvetas strongly encourages reporting through the complaint mechanism if any actions or behaviors are suspected of violating the code of conduct's zero tolerance policy.

To know more about our organisation, please visit: www.helvetas.org/en/bangladesh