Senior Programme Manager at BRAC

Key Responsibilities:

Management and Coordination Support

• Ensure effective coordination between AIM regional team, the 7 implementing countries, affiliates and other stakeholders, as required, in providing technical support to ongoing projects as well as designing new projects for the AIM countries
• Set/review objectives and ensure progress against those objectives for various project management functions of AIM, such as HR, Finance, Grants, Knowledge Management, M&E etc.
• Manage relationship with key stakeholders such as Mastercard Foundation, governments, multilaterals, technical and implementing partners and other strategic networks to ensure the program receives maximum visibility
• Support the Head of Program-AIM in leading internal and external engagement, as required.
• Schedule and manage regular internal communications with key stakeholders such as the AIM Steering Committee; Country Directors/Country teams; GRP; the Working Groups; Program Managers; and Affiliates.
• Represent BRAC and AIM program in global platforms

Technical Support

• Provide technical leadership to steer strategic program development and effective implementation of programs in BRAC International countries
• Provide overarching project management leadership to the several sectoral teams and AIM working groups, and maintain strong relationships with the group leads
• Develop quality standards, systems and processes, strategic work plans to ensure that the hallmarks of the AIM program are established in all 7 implementing countries
• Provide hands on support to BRAC International country teams in the adaptation and contextualization of programs in line with local contexts as well as ensuring timely coordination support with relevant technical anchors.
• Oversee and contribute to the production and operationalization of project management tools, such as dashboards, budget review, work plans, resource allocation tools, reporting formats, risk assessments and mitigation plans for the country teams
• Work closely with AIM MEAL and KM colleagues to provide technical oversight to experimental and operational research design in alignment with the program’s broader learning agenda
• Ensure program integration and cross-team collaboration by developing strategies, operational procedures and clear Terms of Reference
• Lead staff onboarding and orientation; train and develop a core regional technical team for AIM

Others (Safeguarding):

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

• Post-graduate/Master’s any of the following- Social Studies, Business Administration, Communications, International Development, or any relevant subject

Required Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to network and forge productive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Fieldwork experience in the global South, preferably East and West Africa is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with BRAC programs is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to be a team player and to work independently and with initiative
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and prioritize with multiple competing demands.
• Highly organized, analytical, strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel frequently to BRAC countries as needed
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must; proficiency in Swahili or French is a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and networking skills

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in strategic program design, project management, and grants management and/or donor liaison