Program Director- UPGI Program at BRAC
BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organization, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organization 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 the 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 organization 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.
Other (Safeguarding Responsibilities)
- Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation.
- 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, and encourage others to do so.
Qualifications
- A proven track record in developing strong relationships with partners, governments, civil society actors, multilateral institutions, and/or peer agencies.
- Experience leading strategy development and implementation, particularly efforts to build effective coalitions or networks to influence policy decisions
- Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, or other related fields required.
- 10-15 years of experience in international development, government service, NGOs, or civil society organizations required.
- Sector expertise in livelihoods and economic inclusion, social protection, gender, or financial inclusion; Graduation, cash-plus, or similar experience preferred.
- Proactive leader with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage competing work streams.
- Strong knowledge of Tanzania government systems, previous experience working within government institutions, highly desirable.
- Proven experience developing conducive work environments, environments that encourage and promote debate, inclusiveness and innovative thinking.
- Diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of political sensitivity.
- Fluency in English and one or more national language required.
- Exceptional communication and representational skills