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 internal candidates to fill the following position:

Head of Monitoring

This purpose of this role is to provide technical leadership in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) across BRAC International (BI). Major responsibilities include developing and institutionalizing a digitalized monitoring system and common M&E framework for BI. Developing tools, techniques and guidelines for establishing and running an effective monitoring system in BI.  Building capacity of relevant staff members in M&E; developing M&E component of country strategic and operational plans; ensuring that Country Offices and HO meet the Global M&E standards; and developing and establishing mechanisms for capturing learning and sharing lessons learned across the organization. This position is reportable to the Advisor, Programme Development & Monitoring, BRAC International and works closely with the head office team and BI country teams. Job responsibilities include but not limited to the following –

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive program monitoring system that identifies strategic questions, obtains appropriate information, does critical analysis and share information in a meaningful way
• Establish a digital/real time monitoring system for BI
• Provide input and support to various stakeholders (researchers, programs managers, donors, senior management) for impact assessment and other plans, including results framework, indicators, baseline and target values.
• Support strengthening monitoring setup in countries and create an efficient data collection system to monitor progress and quality of implementation.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports (quarterly, annual)
• Develop reporting plan and required templates.
• Design, supervise and manage project/program evaluation and operations research
• Contribute to management through timely processing and dissemination of monitoring findings and best practices to facilitate evidence-based planning, learning and program decision-making.
• Support program and monitoring team to set up quality standards, benchmark and indicators to ensure program quality
• Training, Mentoring & coaching to build capacity of country monitoring team to set up and run an effective monitoring system at the country and project level.
• Undertake periodic review of the monitoring and reporting mechanism and adjust accordingly when needed
• Coordinate with the Research Department to conduct evaluation and impact studies

Others (Safeguarding)

• 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:

Masters in Social Sciences/Development Studies/Statistics or any relevant subject from an accredited university in home or abroad.

Required Competencies:

• Sound in M&E strategy and implementation tools development for project monitoring
• Skilled at producing monitoring and MIS reports and advice programme heads on keyfindings
• Good understanding of project/programme log frame and monitoring frame work
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the BRAC values and standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of BRAC International;
• Displays gender, cultural and religious sensitivity and adaptability;
• Strong coordination, negotiation and networking skills;
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and cultural customs;
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and appropriate data analysis packages (MS Access, SPSS, STATA etc).

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ relevant experience. At least 3 years in managerial position.
• Experience of developing and managing digitalized monitoring system.
• Experience in monitoring of diverse projects like Agriculture, Health, Education, Livestock, Ultra Poor Programme, Empowerment and Livelihood of Adolescents etc.

Employment type: Regular/ Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

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 45/19 in the subject bar.

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

Application deadline: 15 October 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