Career with BRAC International

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.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 through its Dutch registered Stichting BRAC International. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

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. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. 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:

Deputy General Manager, Treasury and Fund Management

The purpose of this role is to assess, monitor, plan and manage the efficient utilization of cash and financial services in a manner consistent with the objectives of the company. This position is reportable to the Finance director and work closely with the finance team in head office and BRAC International countries. Job responsibilities include but not limited to the following -

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop BI Treasury policy, forecast and manage all aspects of cash flow.
  • Manage all aspects of In-house investment portfolios.
  • Establish effective working relationship with Banks and other Financial Institutions
  • Direct, monitor and trade investment portfolios including working capital, High-Yield, Escrow, and other portfolios.
  • Manage long-term and short-term investment strategies
  • Determine the organizational goals and risk tolerance
  • Review and recommend changes to the investment policies based on the market conditions
  • Evaluate, develop and implement cash management systems to optimise efficiencies
  • Recommend, implement and maintain process improvements.
  • Identify operations and system improvement areas for the BI finance function and manage change implementation process.
  • Providing guidelines to the subsidiaries and train country head of finances on treasury management and build an cross broader small treasury management team
  • To accomplish any other duties as delegated by supervisors.
  • Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the programme 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: At least Bachelor degree in Finance/ Accounting or any other business subject from an accredited university.

Required Competencies:

  • Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments;
  • General knowledge of IFRS/ GAAP reporting requirements for investments and other financial instruments;
  • Advanced analytical, organisation, and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong interpersonal/ communication skills;
  • Ability to manage teams, review, recommend and implement process Improvements Entrepreneurial and proactive
  • Possess professional attitude and diligence and able to work independently as well as work in a team
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Willingness to often travel to BRAC International countries

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in managing treasury function in an FMCG or international organisation
  • Experience in working with International teams and Financial Institutions are Advantageous

Employment type: Regular/ Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: BRAC International, Head Office, Dhaka

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 28/19 in the subject bar. This is a re-
advertisement and candidates applied earlier need not to apply further.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 25 July 2019 

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 is an equal opportunities employer