Associate Director, Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) and Livelihood at BRAC

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead expansion and efficient implementation of Ultra-Poor Graduation
• Drive the development and expansion of Graduation programme ensuring that address community needs and align with BI’s strategic goals.
• Bring innovation into the programme design with a cost-effective Graduation model ensuring quality, sustainability, gender integration, climate change adaptation, inclusion, and digitalisation.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and processes for consistent application of the BRAC Graduation approach in all programme/projects.
• Support country teams in designing and refining graduation and livelihood programmes to fit local/national contexts.
• Regularly assess programme performance, identify challenges, and provide timely support to ensure effective solutions.

Lead in Strategies and streamline the Livelihood component in BI

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to develop and integrate livelihood components into all BI programmes.
• Streamline livelihood component for AFSL, youth livelihood, IDP and introduce innovations in climate change adaptation, inclusion, and digitalisation.
• Coordinate and support the livelihood component of AIM.
• Strategise short term and viable livelihood package for the vulnerable population.
• Streamline market linkage initiatives of livelihood programmes.

Collaborate with UPGI to expand Graduation approach and TA for augmented model

• Provide technical assistance to UPGI in programme design, capacity development, and resource mobilisation to scale the Graduation approach globally through government-led initiatives and augmented model implemented by BI countries.

Fundraising, Learning & Advocacy

• Build strong relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders to support fundraising for expansion of Graduation and livelihood programme.
• Identify fundraising opportunities and ensure high-quality technical support for all relevant fundraising efforts.
• Promote a culture of excellence, learning, and knowledge sharing within the organisation and engage with local and global networks for rolling out of advocacy strategy.
• Represent BI in relevant forums, networks and conferences related to Graduation and livelihood initiatives.

Capacity Strengthening:

• Enhance team capacity in programme design, quality implementation, monitoring and knowledge management through targeted training.
• Build a team to provide technical assistance on Graduation and livelihood to UPGI and other stakeholders.
• Promote collaboration within the team, wider Programme team and across relevant functions in the organisation.
• Support the professional development and growth of individual team members.

Safeguarding:

• Establish a safeguarding culture throughout the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy and providing support, guidance and expertise for establishing a safe working environment.
• Ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have resources for addressing safeguarding issues in accordance with the policy and procedure.
• Follow safeguarding reporting procedures for any reportable incident and encourage others to do the same.

Academic Qualifications:

• Masters in Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in poverty reduction, livelihoods, or related development sectors are preferred.

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of Graduation approach, poverty alleviation, and livelihood programmes.
• Strong knowledge of climate resilience, inclusion, and digital innovation in development.
• Proven strategic leadership in designing and implementing large-scale programmes
• Expertise in stakeholder management, partnership building with donors, governments, and agencies.
• Skilled in resource mobilisation, fundraising, and grant management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication, and advocacy skills.
• Adaptable leader with decision-making skills in complex, multicultural settings.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams for capacity building and professional growth.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork across functions and regions.
• High integrity and commitment to organisational values, safeguarding and ethical leadership.

Experience Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in national and international development, with a focus on poverty alleviation, livelihoods, and the Graduation approach.