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 INGO operations. 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.

Documentation & Approvals

• Prepare, submit, and follow up on FD-6, FD-7, FD-9, FC-1/2, audit reports, and annual reports.
• Coordinate with project teams to collect and submit implementation certificates from local administration.
• Draft official letters, reports, and responses requested by Government authorities.

Expatriate Support & Security Clearance

• Facilitate visas, work permits, NOCs, and security clearances for expatriates.
• Liaise with Immigration, SB, NSI, and DGFI to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Keep expatriates informed on GoB rules and security obligations.

Financial & Administrative Compliance Support

• Support Finance with tax, VAT, and AIT submissions and liaise with NBR.
• Provide orientation and coaching to staff 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

Education:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science, or related field.

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).

Skills:

• 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.

Required Functional Competencies:

• Government approval procedure
• Regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• FD6/FD7/FD2 management
• Work permit & VISA procedure

Required Core Competencies:

• Adding quality
• Professionalism and expertise
• Communication and cooperation
• Being accountable
• Empowering others
• Acting with integrity
• Attitude of inquiry and learning
• Delivering results

Reportable To

Deputy Country Director with Matrix line to Head of Finance, Head of P&C and Administration

Workstation

Dhaka, with frequent travel to Cox’s Bazar and field offices

Working Hours

8.5 hours per day including lunch break 30 minutes in between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contract Tenure

A national employment contract up to up to 31 March 2027 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 128,750 – 160,491/-  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

A national employment contract up to up to 31 March 2027 with a high possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability.

Application Deadline: 08 March 2026

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