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  • HR Business Partner-Africa

    HR Business Partner-Africa

    Job Details
    The purpose of this position is to execute the HR strategic decisions and provide Tactical & Operational support to the country teams on various HR aspects. The position is reportable to the Director-Human Resources, BRAC International and work closely with the HR teams in BRAC International Africa countries. Job responsibilities include but not limited to the following –
    Key Responsibilities:

    Build strategic partnership and collaboration with line functions to create ground for acceptance & friendly adoption of HR strategies by business units
    Act as a mirror of HR into line function to establish single point of contact for Line functions on all HR related issue
    Support the line function for people planning and propose new policies, process, and procedure to increase organisational effectiveness.
    Provides guidance and input on workforce planning, program unit restructures, and succession planning, ensuring that core HR processes are applied appropriately and in a legally compliant manner.
    Will be responsible to guide on people cost and oversee HR budget of the respective Africa countries.
    To help develop HR strategies for respective Africa countries and are managed strategically.
    To analyse trends in partnership with other Country HR teams in order to develop and enhance solutions, processes, and programs that address current problems and also to avoid future issues. The role would assist in the measuring, validating, and testing of the effectiveness of metrics that are applied by the programs to assess and drive quality optimization.
    Others: (Safeguarding)

    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, encourage others to do so.

    Educational Requirements:
    Bachelor/ Master’s in Business Administration/ Management or any relevant subject from an accredited university in home or abroad.
    Required Competencies

    High ability of Collaboration
    High Customer Orientation
    Negotiation and Communication Skills
    Project Management and Change Management Skills
    Strong Business Acumen
    Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
    Digitally equipped and tech-savvy
    Willing to travel and work within BRAC International countries

    Experience Requirements:
     At least 5-6 years of working experience in HR with some exposure in HRBP area.
    Employment type: Contractual
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Location: Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Regional Capacity Building Specialist for Humanitarian Programme

    Regional Capacity Building Specialist for Humanitarian Programme

    Job Description/Responsibilities

    The Regional Capacity Building Specialist will lead the planning, design and delivery of capacity building activities in disaster preparedness and emergency response in BRAC International (BI) operational countries in Africa and Asia regions. Capacity building will target both BI staff members, local and national stakeholders, implementing partners and communities. The successful candidate will be an experienced capacity builder and trainer who is able to innovate and develop new training approaches, methodologies and materials appropriate to meeting the demand for capacity building of different target groups in disaster preparedness and emergency response. Key Responsibilities:

    Conduct Humanitarian Training Needs Assessment of BI staff and develop multi-year training plan.
    Lead the planning, design and delivery of capacity building and training of trainers on disaster preparedness and emergency response.
    Design and develop need-based and target group specific training modules, curriculums, handbook, participant manuals, presentations and other relevant training materials on disaster preparedness and emergency response.
    Organize, implement and monitor the capacity building activities, training courses and workshops in targeted countries.
    Review and analyze the latest national and global disaster and humanitarian context, policy frameworks and practices to fully understand the ground situation.
    Develop system for responding to capacity demands, and design and implement training need assessment, calls for application to trainings, selection of participants for capacity building.
    Identify, liaise and initiate partnership with national and regional center of excellence and training institutes to develop training courses, curricula, modules and materials, as well as to support and pursue a sustainable supply of capacity building activities for the countries.
    Develop and maintain strong external relationships with peer organizations, partners, government agencies, and donors.
    Work in close collaboration with BI other programmes work stream in the targeted countries to ensure coordination and synergy, and exchange joint learning on good practices for capacity building activities.

    Experience Requirements

    Master’s degree from any reputed university in Disaster Management, Humanitarian Response, Development Studies, Social Sciences or other related fields.
    Develop and implement capacity building and training evaluation system and tools, and develop evaluation report upon completion of trainings on the basis of pre and post training evaluation and impact assessment tool. Educational Requirements:

    Additional Job Requirements

    10 years of experience in the field of training and capacity building including skills in training module and materials development with a bi-lateral, multi-lateral organization, Government or NGO, preferably in the areas of disaster management and humanitarian response.
    Strong and proven skills on training facilitation and post training monitoring.
    Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian crisis in the targeted countries and how it impacts on programme design and implementation.
    An excellent understanding of the global humanitarian context, policy, frameworks and standards.
    Ability to work as part of an international team (people from diverse backgrounds and cultures) and in partnership with other stakeholders.
    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and a high standard in English, both spoken and written.
    Ability to work in a flexible, changing environment and perform effectively under pressure. Age Range: N/A Salary Range: Negotiable Other Benefits: As per HRPP of BRAC

  • HR Business Partner – Microfinance

    HR Business Partner – Microfinance

    BRAC International is looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner – Microfinance to align our HR initiatives and functions with business objectives and business needs. 
    You will play a key role by providing tactical and operational support to the countries in which microfinance operates in Africa and Asia in all HR aspects, including talent management strategy. To be successful in this role, you should have a solid understanding of full-cycle recruiting along with a strategic mindset in order to develop a skilled workforce.
    The ideal candidate for this role should have a good understanding of business functions, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and good organizational skills. The noteworthy HR Business Partner should improve HR initiatives, enhance staff morale, enhance relations between staff and employers, contribute to attaining business goals, promote good HR practices, and attract talented recruits.
    Important to have: a minimum of 6 years of experience in HR roles with at least 3 years as HRBP, strong leadership and people skills; thorough knowledge of labor legislation and financial regulation as it relates to director level roles; full understanding of all HR functions and best practices and previous experience in microfinance or the financial sector, preferred.
    If you are experienced and commercially minded, whilst being a practical “hands-on” HR generalist, together with a good track record of supporting operational teams, this could be your next long-term role.

  • Executive Assistant to Regional Director Finance Manager- Africa Regional Hub

    Executive Assistant to Regional Director Finance Manager- Africa Regional Hub

    BRAC is a development success story, born in Bangladesh and expanding into 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa. It spreads anti-poverty solutions making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.
    With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. In February 2019, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the fourth consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact, and governance in the non-profit sector.
    BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:
    Executive Assistant to Regional Director
    Provide effective and efficient support to the Director- Africa Region to ensure smooth program delivery. This includes programmatic, administrative, logistical and information management assistance to the Director and other team members, as well as planning and coordination of team activities (meetings, workshops, travel budgets). Job responsibilities include but not limited to the following-
    Key Responsibilities:

    Provide administrative & programmatic support to the Director
    Summarize monthly reports and maintain records
    General administration support to the Director
    Maintains Director’s appointment schedule
    Organise meetings and take minutes
    Visa Processing support

    Educational Requirements:
    At least a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies/Development studies or other relevant fields.
    Required Competencies:

    Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Proactive and Independent
    Proficiency in written and verbal communication

    Experience Requirements
    · At least 7 years of experience in administrative function from International NGOs
    Employment Type: Contractual
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Location: BRAC International Regional Office Nairobi – Kenya

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  • Associate Director – Education and Adolescent Empowerment

    Associate Director – Education and Adolescent Empowerment

    BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:
    The Associate Director will provide strategic and technical leadership to develop transformative approaches for Education, Youth and Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiatives of BRAC International (BI). Reporting to Senior Director-Programmes, s/he will work with the team to ensure programme standards and systems are in place and implemented across BI countries. S/he will also, ensure linkages to institutional advocacy, partnerships, fundraising, and internal technical and functional teams, and ensures consistency of approaches with other associated members of BRAC International. The Associate Director will establish a strong collaborative relationship with other key teams across BRAC and BRAC International. Job responsibilities include but not limited to the following-
    Key Responsibilities:

    Lead the Education, Youth and ECD team, and oversee the implementation of programme strategy, work plan and initiatives.
    Develop transformative technical approaches for education, youth and ECD and promote innovation for learning.
    Assist country management on develop strategic direction to country education, youth and ECD programme, by ensuring transformation of BRAC values & learning to BRAC International.
    Provide technical support and guidance to the team to design, implement, and monitor and evaluate the programmes through communication and regular field visit to the countries.
    Help country management to design new projects/proposals and review and provide technical input on proposals.
    Bring innovation in terms of digitally enabled education, youth and ECD programme to address newness in system.
    Review and provide technical input on internal and external impact documents/ reports and other documents.
    Fosters donor relations and ensures consistent fundraising for education, youth and ECD programming.
    Informs, learns from, and builds relationships with key stakeholders, affiliates and partners.
    Build capacity of the team and ensure the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from the programmes.
    Safeguarding:
    Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
    Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
    Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

    Educational Requirements:
    Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, ECD, International Development or related field.
    Required Competencies:

    Experience in team management
    Strategic Planning
    Familiarity with best practice in thematic areas
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Advanced relationship building skills
    Excellent English language skills
    Demonstrated experience in project design and proposal development.
    Demonstrated technical expertise in the subject area
    Experience and knowledge of south based development issues

    Experience Requirements:
    10+ years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, implementation, management of education and skill development programs, particularly working with children, and youth, marginalized groups in developing countries.
    Employment type: Contractual
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Location: Head Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh or Any BRAC International Country in Africa Region

  • Director, Africa Region

    Director, Africa Region

    About the Role
    The Director for Africa reports to the Executive Director for BRAC International, supervising 5-7 Country Directors and overseeing a staff cohort of 4,000+ working across Uganda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania and soon in Rwanda. The operating income for the region is approximately 48 Million USD in both grants and microfinance programmes.
    Within BRAC, the Director holds key relationships with the Director of Asia Programmes, Country Representatives, Unit Heads and Sector Specialists. Externally, the Director relates to the leaders of BRAC UK, BRAC USA, donors and BRAC Bangladesh. The Director takes leadership of operational and policy-level decisions related to the countries and region. The Director receives advice and guidance from his or her supervisor on strategic and policy-level decisions which has an impact outside of the Africa region. The goal of the Director is to lead the regional offices’ development and guide them towards growth and long-term success.
    Purpose of the Role

    Leading the implementation of the regional strategy with a focus on quality control, monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting.
    Identifying synergies within the region and identifying different opportunities for programme improvement and funding and partnerships for growth.  
    Tracking success of programmes through data analysis and informing future plans and policies, aligning with the mission of BRAC.
    Offers operational support and creative leadership to country directors across the region.

    Key Performance Indicators

    Quality delivery of the programmes; including improvements required by audit and finance reports.
    Regional partnerships and donor relationships.
    Developing and reviewing new projects and proposals for existing and new BRAC countries in Africa.
    Data and research-based decision making which informs the regional strategy.

    Major Responsibilities

    Ensure successful implementation of in-country operation through overseeing planning, development and implementation of programmes in countries and achieving coherence with BRAC’s mission, values and core competencies, as well as ensuring timely reporting to donors and feeding the communication needs for the broader BRAC family.
    Oversee the management of the country offices and ensure the implementation of the country strategy.
    Manage programme collaboration within countries and within the region, identifying synergies and economies of scale in close collaboration with the country representatives.
    Provide information and analysis on regional and country-specific issues to inform future plans, innovate and adapt programme design, plan the resource mobilisation strategy and inform stakeholder interactions.
    Liaise effectively with programme anchors at BRAC International, and unit heads and programme directors in BRAC Bangladesh to ensure quality control and seamless technical assistance from head office to countries.
    Study data trends, emerging research, and advise on resource optimisation and influence internal and external stakeholders on the same.
    Align country programme strategies and sector plans with BRAC’s core competencies.
    Support country representatives in building national and regional partnerships, government and donor relationships, and fundraising and advocacy activities.
    Support effective staff hiring and management, diversity, security, gender justice, legal issues and adherence to BRAC’s integrity policies.
    Representation in external forums, country visits, advocacy.
    Oversee the development of the skills and competencies of the country team leaders.  
    Work closely with audit and finance team to ensure and align financial and overall integrity processes for the Africa office.

    Major challenges

    BRAC Africa faces resource constraints and further resources must be mobilised.
    This position is in a complex region with various countries that require support to improve synergies.  
    Remote management is required to interface with donors and country representatives.
    The region has multiple post-conflict countries, and troubleshooting in emergency context is required. 

    Experience
     

    At least 15 years’ experience in a senior technical or management position preferably in an NGO/INGO, managing complex programmes, including programme planning and administration, evaluation, proposal writing and fundraising, managing budgets and accounts, staff supervision and training.
    Experience in more than one country is preferable.
    Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff as well as foster a culture of gender justice and diversity.
    Demonstrated experience in advocacy work and knowledge of at least one sector BRAC works in.

    Knowledge, skills and competencies
     

    Track record of managing large-scale and complex development programmes.
    Demonstrated experience leading multicultural staff and developing senior teams.
    A proven ability to raise funds and further sound growth and programme development.
    Strong influencing skills and experience relating to government and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including business, donors, academia, media, and civil society. Technical knowledge of at least one BRAC programme.
    Able to analyse and apply research, data and learning to improve programmes and operations.
    Previous field experience, including leading community-driven programming and Southern-led development initiatives.
    Excellent communication and relationship skills.
    Experience and excellence in managing a multi-cultural organisation, leading it towards a culture of gender justice and diversity in practice.
    Excellent written and spoken English skills.
    Willingness to travel internationally.

  • Director, Africa Region

    Director, Africa Region

    About the Role
    The Director for Africa reports to the Executive Director for BRAC International, supervising 5-7 Country Directors and overseeing a staff cohort of 4,000+ working across Uganda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania and soon in Rwanda. The operating income for the region is approximately 48 Million USD in both grants and microfinance programmes.
    Within BRAC, the Director holds key relationships with the Director of Asia Programmes, Country Representatives, Unit Heads and Sector Specialists. Externally, the Director relates to the leaders of BRAC UK, BRAC USA, donors and BRAC Bangladesh. The Director takes leadership of operational and policy-level decisions related to the countries and region. The Director receives advice and guidance from his or her supervisor on strategic and policy-level decisions which has an impact outside of the Africa region. The goal of the Director is to lead the regional offices’ development and guide them towards growth and long-term success.
    Purpose of the Role

    Leading the implementation of the regional strategy with a focus on quality control, monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting.
    Identifying synergies within the region and identifying different opportunities for programme improvement and funding and partnerships for growth.  
    Tracking success of programmes through data analysis and informing future plans and policies, aligning with the mission of BRAC.
    Offers operational support and creative leadership to country directors across the region.

    Key Performance Indicators

    Quality delivery of the programmes; including improvements required by audit and finance reports.
    Regional partnerships and donor relationships.
    Developing and reviewing new projects and proposals for existing and new BRAC countries in Africa.
    Data and research-based decision making which informs the regional strategy.

    Major Responsibilities

    Ensure successful implementation of in-country operation through overseeing planning, development and implementation of programmes in countries and achieving coherence with BRAC’s mission, values and core competencies, as well as ensuring timely reporting to donors and feeding the communication needs for the broader BRAC family.
    Oversee the management of the country offices and ensure the implementation of the country strategy.
    Manage programme collaboration within countries and within the region, identifying synergies and economies of scale in close collaboration with the country representatives.
    Provide information and analysis on regional and country-specific issues to inform future plans, innovate and adapt programme design, plan the resource mobilisation strategy and inform stakeholder interactions.
    Liaise effectively with programme anchors at BRAC International, and unit heads and programme directors in BRAC Bangladesh to ensure quality control and seamless technical assistance from head office to countries.
    Study data trends, emerging research, and advise on resource optimisation and influence internal and external stakeholders on the same.
    Align country programme strategies and sector plans with BRAC’s core competencies.
    Support country representatives in building national and regional partnerships, government and donor relationships, and fundraising and advocacy activities.
    Support effective staff hiring and management, diversity, security, gender justice, legal issues and adherence to BRAC’s integrity policies.
    Representation in external forums, country visits, advocacy.
    Oversee the development of the skills and competencies of the country team leaders.  
    Work closely with audit and finance team to ensure and align financial and overall integrity processes for the Africa office.

    Major challenges

    BRAC Africa faces resource constraints and further resources must be mobilised.
    This position is in a complex region with various countries that require support to improve synergies.  
    Remote management is required to interface with donors and country representatives.
    The region has multiple post-conflict countries, and troubleshooting in emergency context is required. 

    Experience
     

    At least 15 years’ experience in a senior technical or management position preferably in an NGO/INGO, managing complex programmes, including programme planning and administration, evaluation, proposal writing and fundraising, managing budgets and accounts, staff supervision and training.
    Experience in more than one country is preferable.
    Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff as well as foster a culture of gender justice and diversity.
    Demonstrated experience in advocacy work and knowledge of at least one sector BRAC works in.

    Knowledge, skills and competencies
     

    Track record of managing large-scale and complex development programmes.
    Demonstrated experience leading multicultural staff and developing senior teams.
    A proven ability to raise funds and further sound growth and programme development.
    Strong influencing skills and experience relating to government and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including business, donors, academia, media, and civil society. Technical knowledge of at least one BRAC programme.
    Able to analyse and apply research, data and learning to improve programmes and operations.
    Previous field experience, including leading community-driven programming and Southern-led development initiatives.
    Excellent communication and relationship skills.
    Experience and excellence in managing a multi-cultural organisation, leading it towards a culture of gender justice and diversity in practice.
    Excellent written and spoken English skills.
    Willingness to travel internationally.

  • Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    BRAC International is seeking to recruit an experienced high calibre professional for the position of Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa Region.
    Job Location: Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Job Purpose:
    Reporting to the Director-Africa region, the Deputy Director-Programme Quality, Africa Region will contribute to implementation of the Africa strategy by developing a coherent approach among the countries to achieve the programmatic goals for Africa. The incumbent will oversee programme quality in the BRAC International countries within the region. This will include proposal development, project design, implementation and impact measurement of country programmes.
    The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring knowledge sharing and learning related to programming and programme quality across the region and rest of BRAC International.
    S/he will develop a sustainable network with donors and ensure financial sustainability of programmes.
    The Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region will be responsible for coordinating activities of the regional programme staff, including the direct supervision of some of those staff, ensuring they, as a team, meet the requirements of the region.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The key responsibilities include:

    Providing successful leadership in proposal development and programme specific sustainable fundraising mechanisms and working closely with senior management, donors and the Board for programme expansion and exit strategy;
    Assisting BRAC International countries in carrying out contextual analysis, programme reviews and making necessary adjustments to ongoing programmes to better align them with organizational priorities, and identify opportunities for innovation;
    Working closely with affiliates (BRAC UK, BRAC USA) and Resident Representative Fundraiser of Netherlands for fund-raising, maintaining donor liaison and representing BRAC at a regional level. Developing a sustainable network/relationship with donors to lift BRAC International acceptability among donors at regional level;
    Supporting countries to establish effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks and developing impact measurement systems. Visiting Country Offices in the region on a periodic basis to review programmes. Offering suggestions to the country teams on how to strengthen their programmes and following up on implementation of suggestions. Reviewing programmatic reports of the countries and sharing knowledge across BRAC International;
    Advising BRAC International senior management on strategic programming in the countries and participating in strategic decision making. Ensuring communication and cooperation within the region and between the region and the wider organization around programme quality issues;
    Representing BRAC at the regional level and facilitating engagement with strategic partners, donors, social movements in the region and globally;
    Developing a competitive advocacy framework for the Africa region and providing necessary suggestions and guidelines for implementation;
    Directing and managing regional programme staff at the Regional office and being actively involved in selection, orientation, coaching and development of staff through supportive supervision;
    Any other responsibility as and when required by the Regional office.

    Education requirements: A PhD/ Masters in relevant subjects such as Economics, Social Science, International Development, etc.
    Experience requirements:

    15 to 20 years experience in a senior technical or management position preferably in an NGO/INGO managing complex programmes, including programme planning and administration, evaluation, proposal writing and fund-raising, managing budgets and accounts, staff supervision and training;
    Experience in developing and implementing an effective monitoring framework and impact measurement tools;
    Experience in more than one country preferably;
    Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff and work team supervision and development; and
    Demonstrated experience in advocacy work and knowledge of at least one sector BRAC works in.

    Required competencies:

    Leadership skills
    Understanding of international social, political and economic issues and regional particularities
    Commitment to poverty alleviation and gender issues
    Data rational, finance and budgeting skills , analytical and resource optimization skills
    Excellent written and spoken English skills
    Skilled at developing others
    Participative style, strong influencing skills
    Experience and knowledge of south-based development issues
    Technical knowledge of at least one BRAC programme
    Skills related to Monitoring and Evaluation functions and knowledge management
    Adept at multitasking, troubleshooting innovatively
    Appreciation of diversity and familiarity with multicultural environment

    Employment type: Contractual

  • Regional Office Manager

    Regional Office Manager

    Position Brief:
    The Regional Office Manager coordinates office management support for BRAC International Africa Regional Office which consists of 5/6 full time senior Managers and few part time positions. S/he manages general administration of shared office resources and liaison with Head Office on any administrative related matters. The Regional Office Manager liases with the government for BRAC’s license in the base country. S/he ensures that expatriates obtain work permit and visa to work/stay in the country (where Regional office is based) and provides logistic support to office as well as coordinating meeting and conference calls; arranging travel and preparing correspondence, maintains reports and documents. Provides administrative support to visitors and facilitate settle in requirements of expatriates. This position requires constant interaction with senior management team in Africa Regional Office, Head Office and Country Offices to resolve a variety of complex issues in order to meet the growing needs of the organization.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Office Management:
    Manage general administration of Africa Regional office, including the implementation of effective and efficient office procedures and systems for the shared office. Design and Implement office administration systems, including petty cash system, bill payment, travel arrangement, equipment purchases, office supplies, shared space arrangements and all other office administration related functions. Authorized to handle petty cash for day-to-day running of office. Submit operations report as required.
    Staff supervision:
    Provides on-going supervision and guidance to Office Assistant, cleaner, driver and other support staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, writing and reviewing job descriptions, interviewing and selecting staff, on-the-job training, coaching, conducting performance appraisal and guide development plan for capacity building.
    Liaison with government:
    Liaise and ensure compliance with the relevant Ministries of Government for BRAC’s license and registration in the based country and for obtaining work permits and visas for all expatriates to stay and work in the country without major interruptions. Find appropriate Office space to rent and maintain all lease related procedures and documents.
    Facilitate settle in related requirements of expatriate staff and family members, arrange accommodation, coordinate with property agency for home search, and negotiate for lease agreement. Coordinate with customs regarding customs clearance for incoming and outgoing shipment.
    Logistics and Administrative Support:
    Organizes and arranges itineraries, meetings, conference calls, travel arrangements of Regional office team and BRAC visitors. Provides administrative support for regional workshops and meetings, tracking workshop related travel arrangements. Keeping track of staff pay checks, leave, and sending intra-office message when employees call in sick. Follow BRAC’s procedures for procurement and consultant services. Ensure appropriate filing procedures, mail processes, and other administrative functions as required. Implement decisions of Deputy Director-Programme Support on safety & security matters.
    Communication support:
    Maintains communications within Africa Regional Office and with BI-Head Office and Country Offices with regard to implementation guidelines of administration, procurement, performance management, security and other support as required. Handles communications with numerous outside contacts and vendors. Ensures proper functioning of telephone and IT support in the office.
    Any Other Support: as required and directed by the Deputy Director, Programme Support.

    Educational Requirements:
    Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University; MBA with Major in Finance and Administration would be of added value.
    Required Competencies:

    Planning and Organizing skills
    Information management skills
    Contributing to team success
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Ability to communicate with diverse group of people
    Excellent in written communication
    Ability to use information to track administrative support
    Computer proficiency at advance level

    Experience Requirements:
    At least 5 years’ experience in office management and administration with minimum two years in International organization.
    Employment type: Contractual
    Salary: Negotiable

  • Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    BRAC International is seeking to recruit an experienced high calibre professional for the position of Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa Region.
    Job Location: Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Job Purpose:
    Reporting to the Director-Africa region, the Deputy Director-Programme Quality, Africa Region will contribute to implementation of the Africa strategy by developing a coherent approach among the countries to achieve the programmatic goals for Africa. The incumbent will oversee programme quality in the BRAC International countries within the region. This will include proposal development, project design, implementation and impact measurement of country programmes.
    The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring knowledge sharing and learning related to programming and programme quality across the region and rest of BRAC International.
    S/he will develop a sustainable network with donors and ensure financial sustainability of programmes.
    The Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region will be responsible for coordinating activities of the regional programme staff, including the direct supervision of some of those staff, ensuring they, as a team, meet the requirements of the region.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The key responsibilities include:

    Providing successful leadership in proposal development and programme specific sustainable fundraising mechanisms and working closely with senior management, donors and the Board for programme expansion and exit strategy;
    Assisting BRAC International countries in carrying out contextual analysis, programme reviews and making necessary adjustments to ongoing programmes to better align them with organizational priorities, and identify opportunities for innovation;
    Working closely with affiliates (BRAC UK, BRAC USA) and Resident Representative Fundraiser of Netherlands for fund-raising, maintaining donor liaison and representing BRAC at a regional level. Developing a sustainable network/relationship with donors to lift BRAC International acceptability among donors at regional level;
    Supporting countries to establish effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks and developing impact measurement systems. Visiting Country Offices in the region on a periodic basis to review programmes. Offering suggestions to the country teams on how to strengthen their programmes and following up on implementation of suggestions. Reviewing programmatic reports of the countries and sharing knowledge across BRAC International;
    Advising BRAC International senior management on strategic programming in the countries and participating in strategic decision making. Ensuring communication and cooperation within the region and between the region and the wider organization around programme quality issues;
    Representing BRAC at the regional level and facilitating engagement with strategic partners, donors, social movements in the region and globally;
    Developing a competitive advocacy framework for the Africa region and providing necessary suggestions and guidelines for implementation;
    Directing and managing regional programme staff at the Regional office and being actively involved in selection, orientation, coaching and development of staff through supportive supervision;
    Any other responsibility as and when required by the Regional office.

    Education requirements: A PhD/ Masters in relevant subjects such as Economics, Social Science, International Development, etc.
    Experience requirements:

    15 to 20 years experience in a senior technical or management position preferably in an NGO/INGO managing complex programmes, including programme planning and administration, evaluation, proposal writing and fund-raising, managing budgets and accounts, staff supervision and training;
    Experience in developing and implementing an effective monitoring framework and impact measurement tools;
    Experience in more than one country preferably;
    Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff and work team supervision and development; and
    Demonstrated experience in advocacy work and knowledge of at least one sector BRAC works in.

    Required competencies:

    Leadership skills
    Understanding of international social, political and economic issues and regional particularities
    Commitment to poverty alleviation and gender issues
    Data rational, finance and budgeting skills , analytical and resource optimization skills
    Excellent written and spoken English skills
    Skilled at developing others
    Participative style, strong influencing skills
    Experience and knowledge of south-based development issues
    Technical knowledge of at least one BRAC programme
    Skills related to Monitoring and Evaluation functions and knowledge management
    Adept at multitasking, troubleshooting innovatively
    Appreciation of diversity and familiarity with multicultural environment

    Employment type: Contractual