Country Director at BRAC Tanzania

About the Job

Career with BRAC International

Position Overview: BRAC International (BI) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. With a presence in 15 countries across Asia and Africa, BRAC designs scalable solutions to help individuals reach their full potential. Founded in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, BRAC is the largest non-governmental development organization globally, touching the lives of over 100 million people. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Country Director for BRAC Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management of BRAC Tanzania:

Provide inclusive leadership across all functions of BRAC Tanzania.
Ensure the development and implementation of a high-quality country strategic plan.
Promote a culture of learning, development, and integrity within the organization.
Uphold BRAC’s core values and mission in all operations.
Oversee all administrative, financial, HR, logistics, procurement, and IT functions.
Ensure compliance with local laws and statutory requirements.
Maintain security protocols and procedures to safeguard staff and assets.

Programme Development and Management:

Provide support and guidance to ensure the effective implementation of projects and programs.
Oversee the development and execution of project plans.
Monitor and evaluate project activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure compliance and quality standards are met for all projects.
Drive initiatives around safeguarding, gender equity, and diversity.

Financial Management, Budgeting, and Operational Compliance:

Strengthen financial sustainability through resource development efforts.
Ensure strong financial and operational compliance.
Lead grants acquisition and management efforts.
Deliver regular, transparent, and accurate financial reports.

Resource Development and Management:

Develop and implement a country-specific resource mobilization and fundraising strategy.
Lead fundraising efforts from institutional, private, and corporate donors.
Identify fundraising opportunities and develop quality proposals.
Enhance external engagement and visibility to attract diverse donors.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the program.
Provide support and guidance on safeguarding policies and procedures.
Ensure team members are appropriately trained and supported.

Educational Requirements:

Master’s degree in social sciences, development management, economics, public policy, or related fields.

Experience Requirements:

15+ years of strategic program management experience in a developing country setting.
7-10 years of experience managing a country office in an international NGO.
Experience in a leadership role within an NGO is preferred.

Employment Type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Country Office, Tanzania

Application Instructions: External candidates should email their CV with a letter of interest to recruitment.bi@brac.net. Internal candidates should apply with their latest CV to internal.bi@brac.net, mentioning all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN. Please include the name of the position and AD# BI 15/24 in the subject line. Application deadline: 25 February 2024

Safeguarding Policy: BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults. Extensive background checks are conducted as part of the recruitment process. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.