BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for
people to realize their potential.
Position: Branch Manager (Voinjama) Nationals Only
Job Location: BRAC International – Monrovia, Liberia
Introduction
BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based
programs to empower the most marginalized in extremely poor, conflict-affected, and
post-conflict states. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now works in more than 20
countries in Asia and Africa and takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, running
programs in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment,
agriculture, food security, and human and legal rights. Together, the initiative will result
in systemic change that creates a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million
adolescent girls and young women, 1.9 million households, and 9.5 million people in 7
countries in Africa by 2027.
Purpose
Reporting to the AIM Regional Manager (AIM-RM), the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM)
will provide overall leadership to program implementation activity at the branch level.
This will include day-to-day management and implementation supervision, staff-capacity
development, staff supervision and monitoring, stakeholder management, procurement
and ensuring internal team coordination. The BM will supervise up to 5-7 Program
Assistants (both PAs recruited for livelihood and social empowerment) and Branch
Account Officers (BAO) to ensure effective and timely program implementation and
quality assurance. The AIM-BM will also be responsible for overall reporting (MIS,
internal and donor reporting) and for supporting other technical and operational activities
at the branch level.
Key Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily.
Technical and Implementation Support:
● Provide supervisory support to all AIM related program activities at the branch
level, ensuring activity planning, roll-out, implementation, and tracking, in
accordance with the operations manual
● Lead team-set up, staff onboarding, training and activity planning of AIM-PAs and
BAOs
● Oversee the selection and set-up of AIM clubs, participant selection, and
supervise the operation of club activities with direct assistance from PAs
● Provide technical guidance and direction to PAs to match participants to livelihood
pathways
● Support PAs to mobilize Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and link
participants to VSLAs
● Ensure timely preparation and submission of MIS, financial and donor reports
● Finalize branch wise procurement plans for the necessary asset and input support
including numbers, item specifications, budget, bidding.
● Ensure all branch level procurement in compliance with policy and budget
allocations
● Track and maintain sufficient cash flow for smooth day to day project activities
Supervisory and Coordination Support:
● Lead all branch level activities and serve as the branches’ main focal point for
internal and external stakeholders
● Coordinate closely with AIM Technical Sector Specialists (AIM-TSS) to develop
capacity of PAs in livestock, agriculture, market development, and social inclusion
● Facilitate monthly branch coordination meetings to ensure communication,
planning and internal alignment
● Organize and facilitate all branch level trainings and workshops as per program
design
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
● Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment
and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding
implementation
● Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for
establishing a safe working environment
● Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team
members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every
course of action
● Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes
place and encourage others to do the same
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) : Achievement of project activities as per
AOP; quality program implementation; smooth club activity; mobilization of
community members; reduces GBV, establishment of value chain
Academic Qualifications:
• At least 3 years’ experience in the international development sector, including
experience with extreme-poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated
development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food
security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs
• Masters degree (preferred) or Bachelors degree in Social Science /Anthropology
/Sociology /Business Administration and /or other relevant fields
Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:
● Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and
monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics
● Strong Microsoft Office skills
● Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build
relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
● Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.
DECISION MAKING:
Decision taken independently: Program implementation as per AOP, supervision,
planning, include and exclude club member(s), change club or group meeting date
Decision referred to the supervisor: Change implementation time of AOP, staff
transfer; role change among the staff and or any other difficulties.
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER ROLES :
Within the Programme or Department (position names): MF team, PAs, HR,
Accounts & Finance with MEAL
Outside the Programme or Department (Programme & position names): Branch
level GOB and NGO officials, local government representatives
1. ANY OTHER ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES?
Banking, office cleanliness, guest management and coordination with the wider BRAC
family.
Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term
Salary: Negotiable
About BRAC International:
BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to
empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social
injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination,
where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven,
scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to
achieve their potential.
BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has
grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations
(NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international
operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our
work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in
16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South,
BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to
continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to
meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia
and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit
(www.bracinternational.org.com)
Our Core Values:
Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.
Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most
Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in
poverty
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please
follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!
External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and
any supporting documents to bimcf.liberia@brac.net
Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all
job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career
aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.liberia@brac.netcopying their immediate
line manager. Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.
Application deadline: 27th January, 2025
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all
employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every
stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be
protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation –
regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or
ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive
background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding
to the fullest extent.
“Only female candidates will be considered for this role ”
Nationals are encouraged to apply!