Vacancy at BRAC 2018 in Dhaka

BRAC is hiring Senior Programme Manager, Operations, Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme.

BRAC’s vision is a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. They use an integrated model to change systems of inequity through social development programmes, humanitarian response, social enterprises, socially responsible investments, and a university. They are a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings, and were ranked the #1 NGO in the world for the last three years consecutively by NGO Advisor. They operate in 11 countries across Asia and Africa.

In 2002, BRAC pioneered the Graduation approach in Bangladesh to tackle ultra poverty. Over the next 16 years, BRAC’s flagship Ultra-Poor Graduation programme has lifted more than 1.8 million households out of the direct forms of poverty and deprivation. In this time, BRAC has continued to adapt the Graduation approach to meet the changing needs of people living in ultra poverty in Bangladesh and around the world.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop programmes operational strategy and design effective implementation plans.
• Oversee all aspects of the programme implementation through effective supervision and monitoring of field operations.
• Conduct regular analysis of the budget, identify deviations and take necessary steps to establish efficient financial management.
• Develop coordination mechanism and ensure the close working relationship between operations and other units (M&E, technical team etc.).
• Provide guidance and leadership to manage performance and develop the professional capacity of the operations management team.

Skills and Competencies:

• Extensive experience in the design and implementation of livelihoods programmes in disadvantaged communities.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and manage teams with a strategic vision and strong operations focus.
• Recognized experience in financial planning, budget management and programme monitoring.