BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for
people to realise their potential.
Position: Regional Manager (Lofa) 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 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.
Purpose
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 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
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
Academic Qualifications:
• 4-6 years’ experience in field management/direct implementation experience.
• master’s degree in social science/Anthropology/Sociology/Business Administration
and/or other
Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:
● 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.
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.
“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”
Nationals are encouraged to apply!