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. 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 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 a 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 can 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 programme, BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.

No. of Vacancies: 1

Job Title Regional Manager

Category : National

Tenure : 1 year

Salary : Negotiable

Reports to : Field Operation Manager

Duty Station : Regional Office

Safeguarding Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve BRAC’s goals on 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 if any reportable incident occurs and encourage others to do so.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary:

Reporting to the FOM, the AIM-RM will provide leadership for overall program planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring activities at the regional level. With direction from FOM and the Programme Manager, AIM, the RM will ensure internal alignment and coordination at the regional level. The RM will supervise Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) and branch managers’ activities, providing recruitment, onboarding, training, and managing Branch Managers and Program Assistants. The RM will play an instrumental role in guiding community outreach and regional-level advocacy initiatives, partnership management, and providing overall operational support. There will be one RM per region as defined by AIM project locations. Each RM will cover an average of four to six (4-6) branches.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Program Implementation Support:

• Provide technical and managerial leadership to ensure timely program rollout and implementation at the regional level
• Coordinate closely with BMs to ensure timely implementation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly activity plans as work plans and budget
• Monitor all program activities at the regional level and ensure adherence to the operations manual and maintenance of quality and safeguarding standards during program implementation
• Monitor and coordinate all region-level activities rolled out by BM, TSS, PA & BAO Ensure internal monitoring within the program to assess the quality-of-service delivery, data collection, and integrity and documentation in branch offices
• Provide support to strengthen the supervision framework to ensure quality program delivery
• Manage and strengthen MIS, program/management data collection, and reporting
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operational and management issues as they arise
• Identify, forge, mobilize, and manage partnerships with key partners and stakeholders at the regional level to ensure maximum visibility
• Ensure reporting as per donor reporting guidelines with close attention to financial reporting guidelines
• Conduct regular monitoring visits as required
• Support the AIM Programme Manager and FOM with updates and information, as required

Support procurement and budget control:

• Ensure procurement guidelines are followed for all procurement, reporting any concerns to the FOM
• Monitor spending rates periodically to avoid over/underspending Supervisory and Coordination Support: ● Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of regional and branch-level staff
• Develop supervision framework for field staff and ensure staff deliver planned activities on time and within budget
• Coordinate closely with BMs to finalize annual work plans, staff structure, supervision guidelines, and KPIs for TSS, PA, and BAO
• Organize and facilitate regional coordination meetings, training, workshops, and district-level events to ensure communication, planning, and internal alignment Schedule regular check-ins with FOM to provide an update on program implementation

Education &Experience

master’s degree in social science/Anthropology/Sociology/Business Administration and/or other

• 4-6 years’ experience in field management/direct implementation experience.
• Prior experience in the international development sector, including familiarity with extremely poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs
• 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

Safeguarding

• Read, understand, 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 so.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve program goals of 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 for reportable incidents and encourage others to do the same

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 records disclosure. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

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 on the subject line.

DEADLINE: October 31, 2024

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Preference will be given to qualified female candidates!