BRAC International

Career with BRAC International

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world's biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002, and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

BRAC International (BI) is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Team Leader, BRAC Afghanistan

Team Leader is responsible for providing overall technical support for the planning, implementation, management, and monitoring of the Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives (ABADAEI) project activities in selective areas of Afghanistan. The Team Leader assists the core team of Project in the day-to-day management and operations of all field locations. They monitor the performance of the implementing partners and ensure that the project meets its planned outputs and requirements, and that project management policies, processes and methods are followed and practiced according to organisational standards, The Team Lead - Rural Component strongly contributes to the achievement of the project outputs, goals and objectives.
The team Leader is reportable to the Head of Program and maintain close contact with the technical anchors at BRAC International Headquarter and ensure BRAC International profile and reputation with stakeholders are strong and reflect organisational values, vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, implementation and management of all activities in selective areas

Lead the planning, implementation and management of all activities in operational areas.
Work with the core team and relevant leads/specialists in operational arrangements, including preparing detailed policy and procedural guidelines for all Project work in operational areas.
Lead the preparation of work plans and budgets for the project duration, annually, quarterly and monthly for rural areas.
Oversee and manage the proper satisfactory and timely implementation of the work plans and execution of the budgets.
Ensure adherence of the work operational areas to the Project legal documents and other policy/ procedural frameworks at all times.
Ensure that the project operational manual is regularly updated based on lessons learned from the field.

Monitoring, reporting and accountability

Ensure that a proper monitoring system, tools and plans are in place for regular monitoring, timely data collection, analysis and reporting against all indicators defined to measure project progress/ achievements and implementation challenges and success stories in the project coverage areas.
Ensure the inclusion of beneficiary feedback mechanisms, including complaints procedures, in coordination with implementing partners.
Undertake ad-hoc visits to view project sites and meet beneficiaries in order to collect feedback on project results, and to ensure that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
Ensure, in coordination with other operational departments, adherence of all partners,
Prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports on the project’s activities including proposals for operational improvements and potential scope for activities and reconciliations.
Oversee the work progress against contractual milestones in operational areas
In close coordination with the finance colleagues, manage the disbursement of the sub-grants i.e. the Cash For Work Grants (CFWGs) and Social Grants (SG) for the areas.

Project Team Capacity Building and Project Quality

Advance the capacity building of project team
Define project indicators and develop data relevant resources and tools (including M&E plan, technical data collection tools, databases, dashboards and reporting templates), that align with the Humanitarian M&E Standards, donor requirement and overall BRAC goals.
Develop M&E plans and tools and ensure analytical report
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Set a team culture valuing learning and adaptive management in support of an ongoing resilience approach in programming
Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.

Personnel Management

Manage the core team at CO office and ensure that adequate field support and implementation coordination is in place to ensure successful and timely implementation on the ground.
Facilitate the engagement and provision of high-quality results and services of the team supervised through effective recruitment, work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by BRAC policies, standards and commitments.

Safeguarding

Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels 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:

Master’s degree in Rural Development/Livelihoods, Economics, Social Protection, International Development, or other relevant Social / Development studies is required.

Required Competencies

Professional knowledge in diverse development approaches, demonstrable leadership, organisational, managerial and communication skills
Ability to think strategically, conceptualize new ideas, digest and analyze complex information and present coherent work plan or implementation plan
Understanding of BRAC core competencies so that programme knowledge and skills can be transferred
Entrepreneurial and proactive
Work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to stay on task.
Work under pressure and tight deadlines
Ability to travel frequently
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
Proven skills in networking and relationship building
Strong analytical and information gathering skills
Excellent writing and facilitation skills
Strong communication and representational skills
Strong administrative skills
Cultural sensitivity

Experience Requirements:

10 years’ experience proven programme management experience in a developing country setting. Preferred to have experience as Programme or Head of Programme/equivalent role in INGOs, preferably in Afghanistan and/or in neighbouring countries.

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

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 52/22 in the subject bar.

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

Application deadline: 15 July 2022

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