Country Director at BRAC International

• Lead the start-up planning and operational presence in Ghana and ensure the development and implementation of a high-quality country strategic plan and annual strategic plan relevant to the local context and organizational priorities
• Lead and guide the programme activities planning, quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation through support supervision and conforming to the audit guidelines
• Ensure proper and transparent resource management and establish reporting systems in accordance with the policy and procedures of BRAC, the government and donors in Ghana
• Lead the recruitment and programme launch initiatives

• Lead and oversee proposal writing, grants acquisition and management to ensure the long-term health of the portfolio and the achievement of annual targets
• Strengthen financial sustainability through effective budget administration and resource development
• Ensure adequate systems are in place, followed and monitored, regarding programme procurement, management and maintenance of project assets and inventories

• Maintain the country office’s financial viability to securing adequate indirect cost recovery (ICR), ensuring compliance with donor regulations, national laws and BRAC international’s financial procedures and implementing a long-term sustainability plan
• Oversee budget preparation, financial planning and timely financial reporting with a target of 85% annual and near 100% life-of-project budget utilization, while ensuring prudent disbursement and expenditure control
• To optimize resource utilization and minimize risk, maintain an up-to-date risk register, implement timely mitigation actions and uphold strong internal controls and financial management systems

• Ensure recruitment of high-caliber, gender-balanced staff and strategically invest in learning development and local talent growth through coaching and mentoring
• Strengthen SMT capacity for effective delegation and delivery and implement strong performance management systems, including clear goal-setting, regular feedback and performance appraisals
• Foster an inclusive team environment by promoting open communication, consistent recognition of performance and regular management team engagement

• Ensure a Safeguarding culture across all levels of the programme 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
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place encourage others to do so

• Master’s degree in development-related discipline, economics or public policy or other social science fields
• At least 12+ years of proven strategic programme management and development experience in a developing country settling with a minimum of 5 years of similar experience managing a country office in a national or international INGO in a diverse cultural and socio-economic context
• Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, programme development and management of complex, multi-stakeholder interventions
• Experience setting up new programme operations and/or new country integration is an added advantage
• Solid understanding of financial and budget management and of best practice programming (expertise in the sector would be an asset)
• Demonstrate experience in establishing networks with governments, private and public sector entities, as well a development agencies
• Demonstrate experience in establishing networks with government, private and public sector entities, as well as development agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, a team player, highly organized with an ability to handle concurrent strategic issues and a reverence for deadlines and time obligations
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity
• Experience leading an organization through organizational change. Has demonstrated expertise, patience and the ability to work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner

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