BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

BRAC International (BI) is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

The Programme Manager will manage the implementation of the flagship program under the MasterCard Foundation - BRAC International partnership for BRAC Kenya. This exciting role involves overseeing all day-to-day management and administrative aspects of the program, under the supervision of the Head of Programs of BRAC Kenya and with programmatic guidance from the global technical team at BRAC International. This will be a full time position based at the Regional Office of BRAC Kenya.

The role includes direct management and coaching of BRAC Kenya implementation staff, in addition to managing key partnerships with local partners and stakeholders to ensure that activities are delivered on time and within budget. The role will also support internal and external stakeholder coordination, advocacy and networking.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and contextualize integrated programming for AGYW: Oversee BRAC and partner staff to ensure effective coordination of integrated programming and multi-sectorial interventions. Manage stakeholder coordination to develop, adopt and deliver localized and comprehensive solutions for achieving holistic impact for AGYWs in targeted communities.
• Manage the implementation of integrated programming for AGYW: Oversee overall implementation of the integrated program and related interventions in the targeted areas. Contextualize and implement the operations manual, manage recruitment and training of program staff, participant selection, profiling, and training. Establish safe-spaces for AGYWs, oversee the intervention package and input support, selection and delivery, life skills coaching, entrepreneurship trainings, formation of savings groups, linkages to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-based Violence (GBV) and other protection support, and social integration.
• Ensure the implementation of a robust, inclusive MEL system: Ensure quality implementation of monitoring systems, the development and execution of Digital Data Gathering process, and support program evaluation activities. Support process documentation and analysis; dissemination of lessons learned and best practices among internal stakeholders and donors.
• Manage stakeholder coordination, advocacy and networking: Lead internal coordination, especially with Microfinance counterparts and other global technical/functional teams Support technical donor reviews and external engagement activities including meetings with implementation partners, government agencies, civil society and local Community Based Organizations, organizing learning and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Grants management and reporting: Manage the implementation of standard award contracts, coordinate approval of agreements and sub-agreements, amendments, and extensions, as applicable Support budget development and reviews in alignment with technical narrative Support and coordinate with country-level Grants Managers, M&E, and Finance teams to ensure timely submission of quality narrative and financial reports on a quarterly basis. Oversee database management, including updates for pipeline reports, grant stewardship, prospect research, and contact management
• Team management and overall stewardship: Manage external technical consultants and partners in the country Support the communications team with up to date content to create presentations and marketing materials to showcase program and project successes Conduct monitoring and program design visits on an as needed basis
• Safeguarding Responsibilities Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’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 and encourage others to do the same
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

EXPERIENCE (Including sector/industry):

• Minimum 7 years of working experience with at least 4 years of managerial/leadership experience in international development, working with ultra-poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated development programs including microfinance, graduation, livelihood, agriculture and food security, and/or girls’ and women’s empowerment programs.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Proven aptitude in proposal development and writing including advanced budgeting skills
• Experience in representation and negotiation with government, donors, partners and other stakeholders
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills, highly organized, strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Diplomatic and highly effective on an interpersonal level in addition to cross-cultural sensitivity
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Degree

Master’s degree in Development Studies/Economics/Anthropology/Sociology/Business Administration / other relevant fields.

Eligibility

Must be legally eligible to work in Kenya

• Develop and contextualize integrated programming for AGYW and coordinate multi-sectorial interventions with BRAC and partner staff.
• Manage the implementation of integrated programming for AGYW, including operations, recruitment and training, participant selection, safe-spaces, intervention packages, life skills, entrepreneurship, savings groups, SRHR, GBV, protection support, and social integration.
• Ensure implementation of a robust, inclusive MEL system, including monitoring systems, Digital Data Gathering, program evaluations, process documentation, analysis, and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.
• Manage stakeholder coordination, advocacy and networking, including internal coordination, donor reviews, and engagement with implementation partners, government agencies, civil society, and local Community Based Organizations.
• Manage grants and reporting, including award contracts, agreements, budget development and reviews, quarterly narrative and financial reports, and database management.
• Manage external technical consultants and partners, support communications materials, and conduct monitoring and program design visits.
• Ensure safeguarding standards are implemented, promote a safe working environment, and follow safeguarding reporting procedures.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Proposal development and writing
• Advanced budgeting
• Representation and negotiation with government, donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Interpreting financial data and preparing budgets and financial grant reports
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Problem-solving
• Organization and strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Relationship building across diverse backgrounds
• Interpersonal effectiveness and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Integrity, credibility, and dedication

• Master’s degree in Development Studies/Economics/Anthropology/Sociology/Business Administration / other relevant fields.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Kenya