Job Description/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 to program development and the writing of project proposals for the extension of existing and/or establishment of new programs in the 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 
  
  

Educational Requirements:

i/ Masters in Development Studies or another relevant subject from any recognised university with a minimum second class/division or equivalent CGPA in all academic records. 

Experience Requirements:

i/ 10+ years, including proven program management experience in one or more developing country setting
ii/ Professional knowledge of diverse development approaches 

Additional Job Requirements:

• 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

Age Range: N/A
Salary Range: Negotiable
Job Location:
BRAC Country Offices in Africa (Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Liberia) 

Other Way to Apply:

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net Please mention the name of the position, country applied for and AD# 40/18 in the subject bar. Last Apply Date: 30/Sep/2018.