Senior Manager/ Manager Youth Empowerment Programme at BRAC

Key Responsibilities:

Support and quality assurance of youth empowerment activities

• Provide hands-on technical support to BI country teams, particularly AIM implementing teams, in planning and executing club-related activities and rolling out the life skills curriculum through standard operating procedures (SOPs) and curriculum development and rollout.
• Conduct periodic field visits and meetings with country teams to support implementation, and ensure the timely achievement of key project milestones.
• Establish a supportive supervision and monitoring system to regularly assess the progress, quality, impact, and effectiveness of youth empowerment interventions within BI programs.

Programme Development

• Work closely with country teams to continuously assess the context, needs, and opportunities, designing innovative youth programs to expand BRAC International’s portfolio across different countries.
• Participate in the project design process—both proactively and in response to calls for proposals—and contribute to the concept note and proposal development, including budget preparation for youth and integrated programs.
• Represent BRAC International in meetings with potential donors and partners to present the program strategy, approach, achievements, and learnings as required.

Support for Grants Management

• Participate in and support country teams during the grant kick-off process and regularly engage in grant review meetings involving youth empowerment interventions to ensure effective project implementation.
• Assist country teams with budget reviews, monitoring and donor reports, and the development of action plans. Ensure the successful execution and oversight of these action plans.

Capacity Building

• Collaborate with country program teams to assess capacity-building needs and plan, organize, and facilitate effective capacity-strengthening activities for staff involved in AIM and other youth empowerment projects.
• Create learning platforms to facilitate cross-country and cross-sector sharing of best practices to enhance the capacity of program staff.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment and onboarding of youth empowerment staff across different countries.
• Assist country teams in developing and maintaining strong relationships with key government stakeholders, donors, partners, and other relevant actors.
• Document and disseminate implementation experiences, knowledge, and learnings, representing the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and meetings to cultivate partnerships and engage in advocacy.
• Support country teams in actively participating in national and international advocacy efforts.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Implement programme decisions keeping the safety and dignity of programme participants/clients at the center, mitigate safeguarding risks and contribute to a safe working environment where staff are respected and feel confident to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Participate in discussions on the safeguarding agenda in monthly meetings and actively voice concerns without fear.
• Report safeguarding incidents witnessed or experiences to the Safeguarding department. For known cases, maintain neutrality, be sensitive and non-judgemental to victims/survivors, and cooperate with organisational investigations providing accurate information as needed. 

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters in Youth Development, Education, Social Science, Development studies, International Development, Gender studies, and Community Development preferred.

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated technical expertise in the subject area (youth empowerment, life skills curriculum development)
• Experience and knowledge of Global South (particularly in the countries of Asia and Africa) development challenges, particularly in the sector of youth development.
• Ability to connect youth programming with social and economic opportunities, particularly in decent work-related activities.
• Expertise in participatory approaches that actively involve young people in decision-making and program design, mentorship programs, and leadership development for young people.
• Experience in organising and delivering capacity-building initiatives
• Ability to produce highly professional reports and donor updates with excellent English & professional writing skills.
• Proven experience in building and managing partnerships with donors, partners, government and private sector actors
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with multicultural teams, fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Open to learning and exploring new ideas, with a deep commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation in program design and implementation.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments, demonstrating a high level of adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Proficient in using Microsoft and Google online tools, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, for seamless productivity and collaboration.
• Possesses strong critical and strategic thinking, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a client-oriented service mentality.
• Experience of providing technical guidance and supportive supervision to a large geographically dispersed team.
• Capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills), facilitation and presentation skills.

Experience Requirements:  

• At least 3-5 years’ practical experience working with NGOs (preferably with adolescent and Youth development or related programs).