Career Opportunity at BRAC International
With over 100,000 employees reaching an estimated 135
million people, BRAC is the world’s largest non-governmental
organization.
BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty
solutions initiated in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in
Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities
for the world’s poor.
With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of tools
including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more,
BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources,
catalysing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor
have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top
development and humanitarian relief organizations, BRAC is one of the
few based in the global South. BRAC International is seeking
application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to
fill up the following position:
Country Representative
Job Location: BRAC Country Offices in Africa (Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Liberia)
The Country Representative will be part of the senior
management team of BRAC International and have shared accountability for
programmatic and operational activities. As head of the country
office, the Country Representative will be responsible for delivering
BRAC International country strategy through quality programmes in
microfinance, health, education, Graduation of Ultra Poor, adolescents
programme, agriculture, poultry & livestock, livelihood, food
security, and future programmes/projects , as well as liaising with
funding partners BRAC USA and BRAC UK.
The position provides immense opportunity to play an
increasingly important and decisive strategic role within BRAC
International while leading a diverse workforce of in-country staff.
The position will receive strategic support from a variety of sources
at BRAC International – Regional Director, Chief People Officer,Finance
Director, programmeanchors and other unit heads in BRAC International
based in the Head Office in Dhaka and affiliate offices in the UK, USA,
as well our fundraiser representative in the Netherlands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Uphold, promote, and apply the core Values and Mission of BRAC in the host country
- Lead and supervise the program managers on planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects to ensure the
effective and efficient execution of project deliverables and
alignment with organizational strategic direction.
- Contributes in program development and the writing of
project proposals for extension of existing and/or establishment of new
programs in host country
- Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of strategic,
management and operational reports for the implementation of effective
work according to program objectives and standards and to meet
reporting standards of donors, partner offices and the headquarters
- Supervise managers to ensure regular budget monitoring to be conducted for all programs/ projects
- Ensure adequate systems are in place and followed,
regarding program procurements, management and maintenance of project
assets, regular inventories and similar activities
- Represent BRAC to foreign and national governments,
partners, donors and other stakeholders, and develop and maintain
productive relationships and be BRAC’s representative and spokesperson
to local and international media/ audience
- Direct and manage staffing in the country while focusing
on developing capabilities appropriate to the strategic and operational
needs of projects/programs, needs of both the present and future
within the country and create ownership among local staff
- Ensure proper and transparent management of resources and
reporting systems are established in the country in accordance with
the policy and procedures and all regulatory requirements of BRAC, host
country governments and donor’s policy
- Visit projects to advise, build relationships, evaluate
and inspect the funded projects and follow up on audit findings, risk
register and monitoring report
- Analyse continuous impact and effectiveness of existing programs on a national level and adapt accordingly
- Liaise with Advisory Committee Members
Person Specifications:
- Strong commitment to BRAC’s mission, approach and values
- A firm dedication to international development
- Flexible and adaptable with good interpersonal skills and a ‘can-do’ approach
- Ability to lead and inspire a small team
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop strong and trusting relationships across the world and across cultures
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Dependable and reliable with the ability to be productive under time pressure
- Very well organised, capable of building productive internal and external relationships for the organisation
- Positive, resilient and supportive
- Ability to confidently articulate BRAC’s approach and impact in public fora
- Ability to travel widely within the country and internationally
Educational Requirements:
- Masters in Development Studies or another relevant
subject from any recognised university with minimum second
class/division or equivalent CGPA in all academic records.
Experience Requirements:
- 10+ years, including proven program management experience in one or more developing country setting
- Professional knowledge of diverse development approaches
Employment type: Contractual
Salary: Negotiable
If you feel you are the right match for above mentioned
position, please email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning
your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected
salary at [email protected] or through careers.brac.net
Please mention the name of the position, country applied for and AD# 40/18 in the subject bar.
Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 30 September, 2018
Women and nationals of African are encouraged to apply
BRAC is an equal opportunities employeer |