Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Field Operations Manager will be in charge of ensuring effective implementation of the flagship programme under the Mastercard Foundation-BRAC International partnership in BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania. Field Operations Manager will support the Programme Manager to manage, implement and oversee the roll-out of planned activities at the community level to ensure growth and quality objectives. This will involve planning, monitoring, supervision and execution of all project activities, including training, community mobilization, procurement and distribution of inputs to programme participants, linkage activities, and stakeholder engagement. The role will also help strengthen the supervision framework for field staff and ensure staff deliver planned activities on time and budget.

Responsibilities
• Oversee programme implementation & monitoring
• Coordinate with programme staff to ensure timely implementation of monthly, quarterly and yearly activity plans as per programme design and budget
• Support Regional Managers, Area Managers, Branch Managers/Coordinators and Programme Assistants to ensure timely project rollouts, including assisting with planning and management of the delivery of activities, trainings and procurement
• Provide support to strengthen supervision framework to ensure quality programme delivery
• Ensure internal monitoring within the programme to assess the quality of service delivery, data collection and integrity and documentation in branch offices
• Manage and strengthen MIS, program/management data collection and reporting
• Provide support to troubleshoot operational issues as they arise Conduct monitor visits to branch offices as required
• Manage recruitment and staff training
• Lead recruitment of field staff and ensure staff onboarding, orientation and training
• Support Branch Coordinators and programme Assistants to organize and conduct all trainings as per training modules, schedules and budget
• Manage capacity development of programme staff, identify capacity gaps and regularly communicate operational issues to the Programme Manager
• Support procurement and budget control
• Establish guidelines for procurement and oversee the procurement of assets/inputs and ensure fulfillment of financial and procurement protocols
• Provide coordination and communication support
• Conduct monthly meetings with Regional Managers, Area Managers, Branch Managers and programme Assistants and proactively report any observation that may affect programme implementation to senior management for follow up and guidance.
• Consolidate the monthly, quarterly and yearly project progress reports flagging any critical issue to programme Manager
• Conduct weekly field visits and regular learning meetings and guide field teams accordingly
• Coordinate with Technical Specialists, Operational Supervisors and Monitors
• Build and maintain relationships with the key national level stakeholders
• 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 and encourage others to do the same

Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Operations Management/Agriculture/International Development/Economics/Development Studies or related field
• Skills and Competencies
• Ability to travel frequently within Tanzania to BRAC International countries as needed
• Exceptional interpersonal, management and communication skills
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and prioritize with multiple competing demands.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must
• Familiarity with BRAC’s work and/or experience working on poverty reduction program
• Experience requirements
• Six (6) or more years of experience managing field operations and large field teams
• Previous experience working with ultra-poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated development programs including microfinance, graduation, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs
• Prior experience in facilitating trainings, orientation and onboarding for field staff and consultants
• Experienced in working with partner NGOs and in establishing effective linkages with different input/service providers, government agencies and other stakeholders

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at bimcf.tanzania@brac.net 

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