BRAC is looking for a Programme Manager, Gender Mainstreaming in its Gender Justice and Diversity Programme. The job location is BRAC’s head office in Dhaka. In order to achieve organisational mission, vision and program objective, the main focus of the position is to:

• Facilitate sector specific gender mainstreaming process through technical assistance ensure strategic support to BRAC programs/ enterprises and departments provide coordination and management of gender mainstreaming initiatives.
• The position will support Technical Managers to practically and strategically institutionalise integration of gender mainstreaming in BRAC’s programmes/ enterprises.

Key responsibilities

• Design and analyse sector specific Gender mainstreaming scope and priorities in BRAC programmes/ enterprises.
• Provide guidance, advice and technical support on gender mainstreaming to BRAC programmes/ enterprises.
• Develop gender equality tools, frameworks, checklists and indicators to strengthen gender mainstreaming technical support of GJD for BRAC programmes/ enterprises.
• Facilitation and regular coordination with programmes/ enterprises management and team for effective collaboration.
• Lead the process of dialogue and negotiation for establishing GI result tracking and progress reporting mechanism.
• Lead and systematise the process for GI technical skill development of partner programmes/ enterprises.
• Submit monthly reports on her/ his activities related to gender programming in the field, consistent with the priorities established in the work plan.
• Identify emerging gender-related issues and risks and report on issues as they arise.
• Effective budget preparation, periodic analysis and review of budget expenditure and ensure efficient budget management in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Establish and strengthen Programmes/ enterprises ownership for achieving BRAC Gender goals through increased engagement of partner program.
• Monitor implementation progress of the Gender Mainstreaming interventions and ensure technical and strategic input for effective field operation.
• Coordination with KM, M&E, OD for gender integration result tracking, quality monitoring, knowledge capturing and progress reporting.
• Provide technical advice, direction and support to Upazilla Managers to achieve impact on gender and women’s empowerment.
• Coordinate, develop and maintain key professional networks, relationships with partners, national agencies, civil society organisations/ women’s organisations to ensure gender is integrated in wider initiatives, and to promote the partners’ participation in coordination systems at the local level.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’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, encourage others to do so.

Additional requirements

• Good understanding of the conceptual issues of Gender and Women empowerment.
• Basic understanding of Project Management.
• Competencies on Gender analysis of programs, materials and policies.
• Experience on facilitate Training Needs Assessment (TNA).
• Experience on gender related materials (tools, guidelines etc.) development.
• Demonstrated management skills in a team oriented environment, problem solving and decision making.
• Budget preparation and expenditure tracking.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Educational requirements

Masters in any discipline from any recognised university. Candidates having major in Economics/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Education/ Public Health/ Women & Gender Studies will be given preference.

Experience

At least 7 year’s of working experience in relevant field.

Salary and other benefits

Salary: negotiable

Other benefits: Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance and others.

Apply procedure

If you are interested, apply via https://careers.brac.net/jobs/44

Application Deadline

2nd January 2022

About Gender Justice and Diversity (GJD) Programme

The Gender Justice and Diversity (GJD) Programme is at the core of BRAC’s operations. Our goal is to ensure equal access for all to progress professionally. We address issues of gender inequality, violence against women and children and work towards creating a harassment-free workplace. GJD has been paramount in facilitating gender transformative programmes across all BRAC initiatives.

Want to play an active role towards fighting gender-based discrimination? Join us and learn how to bring transformative change into the mainstream. Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.