BRAC is an award-winning international nongovernmental 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 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.

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 Uganda NGO started operations in Uganda in 2006. Through its unparalleled network of branches across the country, BRAC Uganda creates large scale, positive changes though a holistic and integrated set of programmes in Agriculture, Food Security and Livelihood (AFSL), Health, Education & youth Empowerment, Ultrapoor graduation (UPG), Emergence Preparedness & Response and a Seed Social Enterprise. BRAC Uganda Country Office is located at Plot 880, Heritage Road, Nsambya, Kampala.

About the Programme
In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) will be announcing an initiative that will create 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 has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be 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 International will implement 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.
BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions in Uganda.
Employment Type: Contractual
Salary: Negotiable
Job Location: Country Office
Job Title: Senior Research Associate (Re-Advertised) - 01 Position
Job Purpose
S/he will be responsible for designing and implementing research projects, resource mobilization, research protocol, conducting data analysis and reports.

Responsibilities
• Design quantitative research, write research project proposals, development research protocols, and secure Institutional review board (IRB) formalities
• Conduct quantitative data processing, data analysis, and data presentation independently
• Write quality research reports for donor reporting, external communication and peer reviewed publications
• Lead implementation of research projects with & without analytic supports from Pls Make publication and policy briefs for external audience and advocacy
• Manage multiple research projects with proper grant and financial management
• Monitor the progress of the study to ensure protocol compliance with and adherence to the project plan
• Identify, evaluate and rectify problems including working with the internal and external team members to ensure efficient research management. Presentation of the research at appropriate local, regional, national and international meetings and conferences
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
Educational requirements
Master's Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, or any other related subject Bachelor degree can be considered only with at least 5 years' of directly relevant experience is demonstrated. Certificate in research methodology - study designs, data analysis is added advantage.

Skills and competencies
• The candidates are encouraged to apply only when s/he can design quantitative evaluation research independently and well-versed in one of the statistical software (like STATA, SPSS, R; don't apply if you use excel as your primary option or other qualitative techniques)
• The position also requires strong capacity to manage the technical, logistical aspects of several research projects.
• Ability to write research proposals, reports, and publications
• Strong sense of teamwork, collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC

Experience requirements
Minimum 5 years of working experience in Research & evaluation of projects from a reputable organization.
The applicants for this position will be called on a rolling basis until the position is filled
Employment Type: Contractual
Salary: Negotiable Depending On The Applicant's Expertise And Experience On Quantitative Research, Among Others
Job Location: Country Office

Job title: Senior Grants Manager
Job Purpose
The Senior Grant Manager will support the Country Office in strategic and operational stewardship over donor resources by applying a set of relevant systems, policies, procedures and tools to ensure that grants and contracts are donor compliant and best serve the organizational mission. Under the direction of a Country Director while receiving technical support from the Head Quarter Grant Management team, she/he will be responsible for ensuring that the country program adheres to all its grant management obligations internally within BRAC and externally with donors. This position is empowered to make recommendations for improvements needed within Country Office systems to support donor compliance. This role will work closely with all Country Office departments on proposals, financial and narrative reporting, monitoring and analysis, procurement and compliance processes
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Responsibilities
• Strategy
• Expected to productively participate in SMT/ CMT Meetings and participate in shaping strategy for the Country Office, both within Grant Management remit and beyond.
• Ensure any internal or external grant management audit findings are corrective action.
• Supports Consortium building and management through participation in consortium meetings and negotiations, ensuring requisite contracts in place
• Participates in representation visits to donors/ external fora on behalf of BRAC
• Negotiate contract terms with donors directly in behalf of Country Office SMT/CMT
• Work with GRP Director of Grant Management and/or Affiliates to diagnose capacity building needs for Country Office in grant management and implement action plans to address
• Coordination
• Coordinates and negotiates Grant Management space with SMT/CMT to improve overall Country Office operational functioning
• Coordinates and negotiates the drafting process for financial and narrative reports among different teams, ensuring submission deadlines are met and reports of high quality
• Liaises with the donor/Affiliates regarding any clarifications on reporting dates or changing donor requirements and inform teams accordingly, update tracking systems Facilitates Kick Off meetings with a diverse stakeholder group.
• Facilitates monthly Grant Review Meetings with a diverse stakeholder group, notes action commitments and follows up to ensure completion.
• Facilitates Close Out meetings and actions.
• Participates in Global Grant Management community of practice calls and trainings on behalf of Country Office and applies relevant information and learning internally.
• Lead and coordinate Due Diligence of Downstream partners during grant implementation as needed.
• Supports adherence of complex donor compliance requirements across the Country and downstream partners through regular communication of compliance elements and training
• Supports the Rapid Assessment process by reviewing all calls for proposals with a compliance lens. Supports the Donor Contract review process by reviewing contracts with a compliance lens; Support teams across Country to ensure all opportunities, proposals, contracts and amendments follow BRAC processes. Ensure vetting of all partners complete and evidenced.
• Draft sub-grant agreements using endorsed template packages and ensuring that all donor compliance requirements are passed compliance issues to CMT
• Analysis
• Understand and have familiarity with the Country Office Master Budgeting process and cycle; support with grant management inputs.
• Support teams across Country to ensure all opportunities, proposals, contracts and amendments follow BRAC processes
• Ensure vetting of all partners complete and evidenced.
• Draft sub-grant agreements using endorsed template packages and ensuring that all donor compliance requirements are passed down
• Identify and address or escalate any potential
• Support review of proposal budgets to ensure correct budget template and identify questionable costs from donor compliance perspective
• Perform monitoring of grants, grant pending, portfolio spending and perform further analysis to aid in resolution of issues identified Maintain portfolio and pipeline tracker for the Country Office
• Maintain portfolio and pipeline tracker for the Country Office
• Maintain reporting tracker for the Country Office Portfolio Management
• Use Grant Management System and tools and monitor Country Office portfolio and performance in grant management
• Lead regular grant reviews and other monitoring across allocated portfolio
• Provide regular management information to the CMT on the performance of the active portfolio (Key Performance Indicators)
• Identify issues in active grant portfolio and apply problem solving skills to resolve these Support the SMT/CMT to develop action plans to address issues highlighted by grant metrics and indicators and implement those actions Capacity Building
• Capacity build more junior staff and promote learning in the grant management team, as applicable. Encourage professional development among Grants Management team Systems Maintain grant files in accordance with BRAC procedures
• Act as Country Office super user and lead on the BRAC Grant Management System, its reporting functions, and ensuring adherence to system guidelines to promote data quality
• Develop expert knowledge of Grant Management System & dashboard functionality, maintain up to date data and use GMS data for decision making.

Educational requirements
Masters/Bachelor's Degree in Finance, International Development or related field

Experience requirements
Minimum of 7+ years in development or related field experience in grants management and experience with INGOs & Multilaterals.

Skills and competencies
• Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting; experience of engaging with donors at a strategic level (UNHCR, USAID, GAC, DFAT, DFID, DEVCO, ECHO)
• Possess high understanding of program operations including procurement and field realities
• Possess understanding of the full grant cycle including proposal development phase
• Understanding of the financial aspects of grant management, ability to work with Finance Departments on grant management issues
• Show courage and confidence to have tough conversations with other CO teams, donors and Affiliates.
• Show high skills in coordination and negotiation, Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyse trends.
• Computer literate (.e. Google Suite/ Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems)
• Patient, adaptable, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Fluent communication (written and spoken) in English Knowledge of BRAC, its history, and its programmes and culture desirable


Job Title: Grant and Partnership Officer
Job Purpose
The Grant and Partnership Officer will support the Senior Grants Manager in strategic and Operational stewardship over donor funds by applying a set of relevant systems, policies, Procedures and tools to ensure that grants and contracts are donor compliant and best serve the organizational mission. Under the direction of a Senior Grants Manager while Receiving technical support from the HQ Grant Management team, the Grant and Partnership will be responsible for ensuring that the country program adheres to all its grant Management obligations internally within BRAC and externally with donors. This position is empowered to make recommendations for improvements needed within Country systems to support donor compliance. This role will work closely with Program Implementation/ Operations and Finance on Proposals, financial and narrative reporting, monitoring and analysis, and compliance. Processes. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Major responsibilities
• Coordination
• Coordinates the drafting process for financial and narrative reports, ensuring submission deadlines are met
• Liaises with the donor/Affiliates regarding any clarifications on reporting dates or changing donor requirements Facilitates Kick Off meetings with a diverse stakeholder group
• Facilitates monthly Grant Review Meetings with a diverse stakeholder group and facilitates Close Out meetings and actions
• Participates in Global Grant Management community of practice calls and trainings on behalf of Country Office and applies relevant information and learning internally
• Compliance
• Supports adherence to BRAC Gran Management procedures and policies
• Supports adherence to BRAC Sub-Grant
• Management procedures and policies
• Supports adherence of basic donor compliance requirements across the Country through regular communication of compliance elements
• Partnership Management
• Take part in the due diligence process in accordance with BRAC - policies & priorities. Advise management on the risks that might come along with a partnership (sub grantees)
• Take lead in analysing and building partner's capacity
• Be a focal personal of partner compliance.
• Analysis
• May support review of proposal budgets to ensure correct budget template and identify questionable costs from donor compliance perspective
• Perform monitoring of grants and perform further analysis to aid in resolution of issues identified Maintain portfolio and pipeline tracker for the Country Office.
• Maintain reporting tracker for the Country Office Systems
• Maintain grant files in accordance with BRAC procedures
• Act as Country Office super user and lead on the BRAC Grant Management System, its reporting functions, and ensuring adherence to system guidelines to promote data quality.

Educational requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, International Development or related field

Experience requirements
3+ years in development or related field experience in grants management and Experience with INGOs & Multilaterals

Skills and competencies
• Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting, experience of engaging with donors at a strategic level (UNHCR, USAID, GAC, DFAT, DFID)
• Understanding of the financial aspects of grant management, ability to work with
• Finance Departments on grant management issues
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyse trends Computer literate (i.e. Google Suitel Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems)
• Patient, adaptable, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Fluent communication (written and spoken) in English
• Knowledge of BRAC, its history, and its program and culture desirable

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator (01 Position)
Job purpose
The Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator will supervise department staff during implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities, data management systems development and quality assurance within the M&E department of BRAC Uganda.

Responsibilities
• Provide supervision and technical guidance to staff in M&E department to deliver required results
• Support in developing M&E Tools including M&E Frameworks, M&E Plans and log frames
• Manage M & E department Information Systems and Databases
• Design, manage and administer mobilebased data collections tools like Survey CTO and ODK collect
• Capacity building to staff working directly and indirectly with M&E department in all M&E technical areas
• Oversee routine program/Project monitoring activities and progress on achievement of results
• Ensure proper data management procedures (SOPs, Job Aides etc.) are disseminated and maintained in the braches (across supported regions)
• Work with project coordinator(s) to strengthen community M&E systems through ensuring availability of data collection tools, equipping regional and branch teams with data collection skills and timely reporting
• Conduct routine Project data quality assessments
• Support Analysis and dissemination of data for performance reviews
• Establish and maintain a system to track availability of reporting tools, and logistics for proper storage of records
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
Educational requirements
Bachelor's degree in Social science/Development Studies/Sociology/Business Administration/ other relevant fields. A certificate / Post Graduate Diploma in M & E or Project Planning are an added advantage.

Skills and competencies
• S/he must have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills along with strong organizational ability
• Should have a good understanding of Project Management cycle
• Knowledge about M&E design and impact evaluation methodologies.
• Very good Computer skills and knowledge on software; MS office, EXCEL, SPSS or STATA packages
• Should be competent to Organize, interpret and present information in meaningful oral or written form for varied audiences and provide solid analysis leading to sound decision making Flexible to travelling and working extra hours.
• Strong sense of teamwork, collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.
Experience requirements
Minimum 3 years of working experience in monitoring & evaluation of programs preferably in international development organizations.