JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is a global leader 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 alleviate poverty, running programs in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment, agriculture and 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.

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) will be announcing an initiative that will create positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

BRAC International will implement an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood. In preparation for the launch of the program, BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.

No. of Vacancies: 3

Job Title : Branch Manager AIM

Staff Category : National

Tenure : 1 year

Salary : Negotiable

Reports to : Branch Manager

Duty Station : Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Basa, Bong, Nimba, Lofa, Mary Land, River Gee, Grand Gedeh.

Safeguarding Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve BRAC’s goals of safeguarding.
2. Act as a resource of support and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
3. Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
4. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage other to do so.

Job Summary

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 Duties/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, and 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 the 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 training and workshops as per program design

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 the value chain

Required Skills and Abilities: ● 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

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science /Anthropology /Sociology /Business Administration and /or other relevant fields
• 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 BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, our hiring process includes extensive background checks and criminal record disclosure. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

All qualified and interested applicants can submit a cover letter with their CVs to three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer/line manager, along with a copy of your educational qualification applications should be submitted by email to: bimcf.liberia@brac.net , with the position title on the subject line.

DEADLINE: June 14 2023 at 5:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Preference will be given to qualified female candidates!