Exciting Opportunities: Program Assistant Positions Available at BRAC in August 2024 – 10 Vacancies

Program Assistant Positions at BRAC – August 2024

Join BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania and Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about creating positive change in your community? BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is offering an incredible opportunity for dedicated individuals to join our team as Program Assistants. With 10 positions available across various regions, this is your chance to be part of a dynamic organization driving impactful initiatives in Agriculture, Youth and Women Empowerment. Apply today and become a catalyst for change with BRAC! For more information and to apply, visit AJIRA ONE

About BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania, a leading development organization, has been operational in Tanzania since 2006. Our focus areas include Agriculture, Youth and Women Empowerment, Food Security, and Livelihood. In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, BRAC International (BI) has launched a project aimed at positively impacting 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Programme Highlights

The urgency to support AGYW living in poverty has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW, enabling them to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

Job Opportunity: Program Assistant

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is seeking competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Program Assistant – Social Empowerment
Program Assistant – Livelihoods

Job Locations: Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Pwani, Mbeya, Iringa, Songwe, Mwanza, Dodoma, Singida, and Tabora

Responsibilities

Lead AIM program inception activities, including community mobilization, participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and onboarding, and establishing social empowerment linkages.
Implement and supervise social and economic empowerment activities as per program design, activity plan, and budget.
Organize and support Youth Development Committees in target communities.
Achieve club-level program targets and report operational/management issues.
Coordinate with Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) for technical guidance and support.
Guide and supervise mentor activities, providing regular coaching, mentoring, and training.
Attend monthly coordination meetings, update on club activities, and flag issues needing attention.
Support branch-level procurement, logistics, and other tasks as required.
Ensure smooth day-to-day operations by timely submitting cash requisitions.
Facilitate social empowerment training for participants and connect them with broader linkage services.
Minimize participant attrition and prepare attendance and drop-out reports.
Prepare and submit MIS, financial, and other reports on time.
Ensure team member safety from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Ensure team safety from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation.
Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding.
Promote and endorse safeguarding policy issues among team members.
Follow safeguarding reporting procedures and encourage others to do the same.

Required Skills/Capacity

At least 1 year of experience in the international/national development sector, working with marginalized communities.
Good communication, facilitation, and representation skills.
Proficient in using mobile devices and computers, particularly Microsoft Office.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse individuals.
Integrity, credibility, and dedication to BRAC’s mission.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
At least 2 years of post-secondary diploma in relevant subjects.

Employment Type: Contractual

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, preferred region, current and expected salary to [email protected].

Application Deadline: 12 August 2024

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process includes reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding misconduct, and criminal records. Our values are part of our Performance Management System. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

Don’t miss this chance to make a significant impact in your community. Apply now and join BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania in our mission to empower lives and foster sustainable development. For more details and to apply, visit AJIRA ONE.