Brac - Specialist, Ultra Poor Program & Advocacy

Position: Specialist, Ultra Poor Program & Advocacy

No of Vacancy: 1

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Expansion of the TUP approach into BRAC’s international operations: This includes working with country teams and the BRAC TUP program to develop context specific program designs, manage the development of proposals and budgets, provide leadership and direction for in-country advocacy and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders and donors. Develop and manage BRAC’s TUP knowledge repository. Work closely with BRAC’s TUP program, related supporting departments, other BRAC entities and external consultants to facilitate the development of a suite of knowledge products including research and policy related documentation, technical service offerings and implementation support collateral. Examples of content in the knowledge repository/portal include BRAC’s impact research, online/offline staff training modules, implementation guides and standardized M&E processes. Global advocacy: Manage the TUP Advocacy activities of the senior TUP Advocacy spokespersons. Ensure BRAC presence at high level meetings and conferences, prepare spokespeople with talking points, presentations and supporting collateral. Debrief with spokespersons after the event and coordinate with BRAC TUP on any follow for immersion visits or technical assistance.

Educational Requirements:

Advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy and/or Related fields.

Experience Requirements:

Significant experience in the development sector, particularly in poverty alleviation, with a focus on program development, advocacy and partnerships. Experience working in or exposure to Africa highly preferred

Additional Job Requirements:

A high degree of fluency in English required, with additional language competencies seen as an asset Exceptional writing skills -- demonstrated success in writing complex proposals Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills including the ability to effectively liaise with people in diverse multi-cultural environments Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to interpret, analyze, and represent complex international development issues across a variety of contexts to a diverse set of stakeholders including policy makers, implementation agencies and donors Ability to travel internationally Commitment to and understanding of BRAC’s values and mission.

Age Range: n/a

Salary Range: Negotiable

Other Benefits:

Job Location:

BRAC International Head Office, Dhaka

Other Way to Apply:

If you feel you are the right match for above mentioned position, please email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net. Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 22/13 in the subject bar.

Last Apply Date: 15/Jul/2014