Brac is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Operations Manager
2.) Advocacy, Partnership and Knowledge Coordinator

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Operations Manager

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

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 realize 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 Sierra Leone is looking for a trustworthy, skilled communicator, fast learner and creative individual with strong work experience in the development sector. If you believe you are accountable, competent, dynamic, and self-motivated then please apply for the following position:




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POSITION: Operations Manager

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Country Office 

 JOB PURPOSE:

The Operations Manager is a key managerial position responsible for ensuring that BRAC Sierra Leone operations run smoothly and efficiently. The position holder will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve the organization’s operational efficiency. The Operations Manager will oversee efficient procurement processes, and effective administration and Logistics, enabling BRAC Sierra Leone to achieve its mission and strategic goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Operational Strategy and Management

• Develop and implement integrated operational policies and guidelines aligned with

organizational strategy.

• Oversee all BRAC operations in line with the established standard procedures and

guidelines.

• Ensure timely operations, within budget, and with quality assurance.
• Lead and supervise the Procurement and Administration teams to ensure efficient operations and compliance with policies and procedures.

Guidelines Review and Compliance

• Conduct regular reviews of BRAC International guidelines and statutory legislation to stay updated on changes and developments.
• Collaborate with department heads and teams to assess existing processes and

practices for compliance.

• Evaluate current organizational processes, policies, and procedures to identify areas that require compliance improvements.

• Develop and implement effective processes and standards to enhance compliance and efficient operations.

  Procurement Management

• Oversee procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiations, and

contract management, to ensure cost-effective and quality procurement of goods and services.

• Implement procurement best practices and ensure transparency and accountability in procurement operations.

Administration and Facility Management

• Ensure efficient administrative processes, including office management, logistics, and facility maintenance, to support the smooth functioning of BRAC Sierra Leone’s operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (such as landlords and service providers)
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations and the implementation of security measures.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with other project leads and country management to align operational activities with program objectives and organizational priorities.
• Foster a culture of cross-functional teamwork and communication to achieve shared goals.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Prepare regular reports and presentations for management and stakeholders on operational performance.

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:

• University Degree or Master’s in Finance, Procurement, Business Studies or a related field is desired.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 

• Five (5) years job experience in INGO and/or the private sector.
• Experience in similar management position

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

This is a National Position. Only completed applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 30th November 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable 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 process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

2.) Advocacy, Partnership and Knowledge Coordinator

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

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 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 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 program 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 programs 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.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative that is creating a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which was further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are being delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

BRAC Sierra Leone is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

In this regard, BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Sierra Leone

JOB PURPOSE:

BRAC International is looking for a dynamic, creative and results-oriented advocacy and mobilization professional to lead the AIM program’s advocacy and alumni engagement work at the country level. Working directly with AIM program participants and country-level staff, this position will be supporting the program’s advocacy agenda in the country; build capacity of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to advocate for their rights and influence policies and support program participants to identify advocacy spaces. The Officer will work closely with the program team to establish a detailed work plan, processes and procedures that will be geared towards ensuring a seamless transition for program participants while also developing effective strategies for alumni engagement and management. By doing so, we aim to ensure the sustainability of the program’s impact and foster continued self-advocacy among our alumni in their respective communities.

In addition, the role will also serve as the in-country knowledge management focal point, ensuring proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of best practices to enhance the overall impact and effectiveness of the program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Advocacy, Partnership and Knowledge Coordinator will be responsible for the development and delivery of the advocacy and alumni engagement strategy of the Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in Partnership with BRAC (AIM) program. Working closely with the Programme Manager – AIM, the position will do the following:

• Advocacy and alumni engagement strategy

• Support the Programme Manager in the development and rollout of the AIM programme advocacy and alumni (network of graduated programme participants) engagement strategy.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager to prepare the annual work plan, complete with detailed activities, targeted towards the operationalization of the advocacy and alumni engagement strategy.
• Prepare a mapping of key stakeholders’ instrumental to the operationalization of the advocacy and alumni engagement strategy and lead these engagements.
• Coordinate tailored support to programme participants, including capacity strengthening on evidence-based advocacy, negotiation and effective communications and media engagement skills.
• Coordinate and provide support to the national and subnational level Advocacy initiatives
• Represent AIM in National and Regional forums as required
• Support in research within the country to facilitate evidence-based Advocacy actions.
• Work closely with field teams to research and identify transition options in the areas and create transition procedures ahead of the cohort completion. This will also involve working with Micro Finance (MF) teams to ensure the transition process to MF in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is adhered to in practice.
• Lead the transition and alumni management part of the AIM programme by ensuring most       programme participants who transition to either MF groups or other networks are fully supported, and outcomes are tracked.
• Work closely with the program team to institutionalize the Youth Development Committees (YDCs) to use the YDC platform for grassroots advocacy and undertake other relevant activities to deepen the impact of the YDCs at the community level.
• Support field teams to organize local level workshops/meetings/sessions with external stakeholders to get the buy-in and approval of government authorities.
• Provide support to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager to evaluate the impact of advocacy initiatives; produce reports on the progress and outcomes of the advocacy work.
• Knowledge Management 

• Work closely with the Manager – Knowledge Management & Learning (AIM) to support the knowledge management component at the country level.
• Work as a knowledge champion and help support process documentation, good practices and success stories compilation.
• Stay up to date on the latest research and remain informed on issues such as women’s social and economic development, youth-led advocacy, alumni engagement, group self-governance, and gender equality.

• Outreach, external engagement and communications

• Organize alumni events and keep alumni groups up to date with BRAC work including inviting them to BRAC events, learning sessions, field visits and other events.
• Support delegation of young women’s participation in events such as the International Women’s Day and International Day of the Girl Child.
• Lead in supporting the leadership in opportunity identification and advocacy networking including forging working relationships with strategic partners and key stakeholders.
• Research and identify opportunities at the national and regional levels where BMT can bring the narrative, evidence, lessons, and priorities from the AIM programme to major national events to be shared with key decision-makers and practitioners.
• Perform other responsibilities, as requested by the Programme Manager

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read, understand, 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• • Strong, smart, and ready to work.
  • Healthy and honest

• Punctuality

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Social Sciences, International Development, Public Relations/Policy, Communications, Journalism

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 – 6 years’ experience in leading advocacy portfolios, community mobilization, campaign management, stakeholder management, and/or supporting self-governance transition of youth groups, preferably in social and economic development.
• A robust understanding of the policy landscape around AGYW’s social and economic development, preferably in the African context.
• Prior experience in programme-related knowledge management processes.
• Prior experience working with women groups in advocacy and campaign work.
• Experience in strategic relationship and partnership management.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE

JOB LOCATION: COUNTRY OFFICE

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

This is a National Position. Only completed applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 30th November 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable 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 process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.