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Position: Head of Programmes, BRAC Liberia

Job Location: Monrovia, Liberia

About the Role:

The purpose of the Head of Programs (HoP) position is to function as point of contact for the day-to-day management of the programs of interests of the BRAC Liberia as an organisation. She/he will take lead of strategic planning, program development, program risk management and provide supportive supervision to Program Managers across the entire program portfolio in Liberia. She/he will provide leadership and direction on program development, implementation, and resource mobilization as well as integrating effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks into program design and implementation. The HoP will maintain close contact with the technical anchors at BRAC International HQ, and at the Africa Regional Office to ensure BRAC Liberia profile and reputation with stakeholders are strong and reflect organisational values, vision, and mission. The HoP will deputize for the Country Director where necessary to ensure that desired program outcomes and objectives are delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight

• Share leadership accountability for the Country Program strategy to deliver impactful programming and operations in Liberia.
• Support the development of a culture that reflects the values, vision, and mission of BRAC Liberia.
• Take lead in planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of programs and make sure an appropriate program framework is in place and program/project operations are consistent with regulatory guidelines and internal processes.
• Support BRAC Liberia to deliver outstanding results for beneficiaries and be the main liaison focal with donors.
• Participate in designing and managing a coherent organisational structure that is consistent with organisational practices and appropriate to program needs.

Program Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Provide oversight of the entire BRAC Liberia Program portfolio, ensuring strong design, implementation and learning from our programs
• Support the implementation of our flagship AIM Program, ensuring systems, processes, and structures in place to meet donor targets and deliverables.
• Serve as overall budget holder for programming department; manage and support budget holders for individual projects and grants.
• Drive achievement of all project results and oversee project work planning, performance management, program frameworks, and risk forecasting and mitigation including through field visits to project sites and ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate.
• Support program teams to track and manage program and project milestones and deliverables, ensuring that goals are met, and deliverables are provided on time.
• Define program indicators and develop data relevant resources and tools (including M&E plan, technical data collection tools, databases, dashboards, and reporting templates), that align with M&E Standards, donor requirements and overall BRAC goals.

Fundraising, Networking and Partnerships

• Help to establish, maintain, and improve active working relationships with the host government authorities at central and local levels.
• Represent BRAC Liberia in sector working groups, network/alliance meetings, events and forums at national and international levels.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, participating in BRAC-wide and regional initiatives.
• Ensure effective partnerships at all levels as per standard procedures and guidelines of the organisation including building capacity of the partner organisations.
• Support Program and Project Managers to strengthen networks in the collaboration with various actors at local levels as well as building strategic networks and alliances.
• Initiate and nurture networks and alliances with academia, and research institutions.
• Coordinate overall funding process from donors including identifying strategic leads, developing funding strategies that support country program growth.
• In close coordination with GRMP and in-country teams, lead the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals for submission to various donors.
• Ensure preparation of timely and high quality institutional and donor reports that reflects the impact of BRAC’s programs in Liberia.

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development

• Promote accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation.
• Ensure appropriate staffing within the Programs Department/unit including at field office levels for all staff to understand and to perform their roles.
• Manage the Program team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.
• Manage the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into the team building process.

Safeguarding, Safety and Security

• Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Responsible for ensuring 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.

Academic Qualifications:

• University Degree in development or business or education or social sciences or other related fields
• Post graduate qualifications in the same field is an added advantage.

Experience and Knowledge:

• A minimum of 10 years management experience in an NGO or other humanitarian environment, including significant field operations in running development programs.
• Good understanding of main program sectors of BRAC Liberia which includes education, health, food security/livelihoods, youth and women empowerment.
• Proven experience in designing and winning competitive proposals for major institutional donors as well as managing grants including compliance with the donor standards.
• Excellent knowledge for establishing and managing a strong monitoring, evaluation and learning system for complex programs.
• Experience in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection, including social impact assessment, desk reviews, interviews, and field work.
• Substantial knowledge and experience of effective financial and budgetary control and supporting projects to stay on course with implementation.

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

How to Apply:

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organisation, 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 realize 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.com)

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to recruitment.bi@brac.net; mentioninga brief academic background, career summary, core competence, professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words.

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net copying their immediate reporting manager.

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 28/25 in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 17th May, 2025

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and 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 policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”