JOB OPPORTUNITY

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. BRAC International 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 and food security, and human and legal rights.

No. of Vacancies: 1

Job Title : Manager

Staff Category : National

Salary : Negotiable

Reports to : Head of Program

Duty Station : County Office

Manager, FUND MANAGEMENT UNIT

The anticipated ‘Results-Based Fund Management for Financing a Portfolio of MSMEs operating in the Off Grid Solar Market in Rural Liberia’ is a Fund Management program jointly coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) to develop and pilot innovative Demand-Side Subsidy (DSS) mechanisms in Liberia. The DSS pilot will use a Results-Based Financing (RBF) approach to encourage active company participation and market expansion.

BRAC Liberia is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the position of Manager Grid Solar Market in Rural Liberia to support reliable, and affordable energy services encompassing off-grid solar solutions for low-income and displaced populations who are currently not reached by commercial markets, as a contribution to the leave no one behind (LNOB) agenda. BRAC Liberia has applied to be the lead for the proposed Fund Management Role for the DSS pilot to facilitate access to electricity through off-grid solar for the attainment of the BRAC

Activity project goals and objectives by providing technical advice, support, and direction as appropriate. We are hiring for 1 Position.

Job Summary

1. Based on the Operations Manual, develop Compliance Checklist and train staff and businesses in compliance protocols, processes, and systems.
2. Setup financial management processes, protocols, and structures and ensure that the unit adapt the processes and protocol which are in full compliance with all agreed RBF Fund Mechanism
3. Lead the development, implementation, and administration of RBF Fund contracting policies, procedures, and practices and ensure effective liaison between BRAC, relevant stakeholders including the technical team, finance and OGS vendors — and other downstream partners.
4. Coordinate with key RBF stakeholders, meeting with institutions’ businesses monthly and provide updates, share learning, adaptations, and troubleshooting.
5. Lead due diligence of support the review reports of companies/SMEs and ensure that reports are filed by the companies/SMEs contracted and review progress made towards milestones set in the contracts
6. Support in measuring, tracking and reporting on Value for Money across the entire Fund. 7. Perform other duties as needed

Key Duties: Key Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Responsibilities: Lead the screening of Applications to the Fund and Contracting using tools provided by EnDev.by the main organizer of the review of company application documents and due diligence as part of the selection committee to establish eligibility of the applicant based on pre-determined criteria (verification of registration, compliance with taxation and other laws, etc.)
2. Claims Processing and Disbursement of RBF Funds Receive claims by companies and assist with basic claim eligibility checks and documentation and supporting Independent Verification Agent (IVA); during the verification process and documentation, e.g., through four-eye checks of verification results, archiving of documents, calculation of eligible payments.
3. Facilitate disbursements to companies in a timely and professional manner (Inc. Documentation of transactions) upon verification of results by the Independent Verification Agent (IVA); and approval of company claims by the DSS Project Manager

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 at county level.

○ 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.

Education and Experience:

∙ Bachelor’s degree with over 7 years of work experience with non-profit administration or relevant professional experience in international development, economics, or a similar field;

∙ Experience working in an organization implementing a similar approach

∙ Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner ∙ Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with donor development a plus;

∙ Funds/grant management experience, including risk management and compliance; ∙ Financial Management or accounting experience; with the ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality; and

∙ Fluency in English is required, and an additional language spoken within the region would be advantageous but not necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

∙ Exceptional people (interpersonal) skills and communications (oral & written) skills, solid stakeholder relations experiences, excellent public relations and facilitation skills ∙ Proven track record of working in challenging field locations (both rural and urban). ∙ Computer skills: Advance user of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google apps ∙ Proven ability to perform under pressure and prioritize with multiple competing demands. ∙ Familiarity with BRAC’s work and/or experience working on fund management.

Others

∙ Ability to travel frequently within targeted project areas in Liberia

∙ Exceptional interpersonal, management, facilitation, and communication skills ∙ Excellent writing, and oral communication skills in English

All qualified and interested applicants can submit a cover letter with their CVs with 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: bracrecruitement@gmail.com with the position title in the subject line.

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