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Summary

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field.

Experience

Additional Requirements

At least 7 years’ experience as senior level position in relevant area of work. Experience working in non-profit or international educational projects, especially with marginalized or underserved communities.
Strong knowledge of the Theory of Change, result frameworks, USAID programming approaches, and educational policy frameworks, with an understanding of how education systems operate within various legal and regulatory contexts.
Excellent communication skills in both Bangla and English, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, alongside a proven ability to develop training modules and conduct workshops.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working under minimal supervision, with experience in program budget preparation, expenditure analysis, and progress reporting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, plan and coordinate agricultural activities, and demonstrate excellent project management skills.
Proactive team player with integrity and dedication to BRAC’s mission, capable of adapting to a hybrid work environment that includes both in-office and remote work arrangements.

Location: Head Office
BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
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Job Purpose

Bangladesh America Maitree Project, awarded in October 2023 and expected to run for 5 years. The goal of the Maitree Project is to advance broad-based, inclusive, and more sustainable development through strong local partnerships that complement USAID/Bangladesh’s CDCS and development objectives. Under the Maitree Project,BRAC will establish a grant-making mechanism to provide funding to qualifying local recipients through a local, competitive process; increase the organizational capacity of recipient organizations to compete for grants and implement development interventions; and; build the capacity of local organizations to collaborate, build networks, and develop local solutions to development problems.
The Lead – Education drives strategic initiatives and ensures quality processes in the Education thematic area. Responsibilities include reviewing strategies, supporting partner activities, and contributing to key planning tools like the Theory of Change and Annual Work Plan. The Lead reviews EOIs and grant proposals to ensure integration with other areas, while offering strategic guidance to adapt to emerging priorities. Additionally, the role involves building networks with government bodies, research institutions, and other organizations, representing the program at forums, advocating for education issues, and promoting gender sensitivity and diversity in program development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development for the Thematic Area

Develop the Theory of Change (ToC), performance indicators, result chains, and integration strategies in coordination with the MEL team, while collaborating to establish metrics for tracking progress.
Review study reports, field data, and research documents to generate knowledge, and promote locally led solutions through idea generation and facilitation of local expertise.

Supporting Grants Activity

Participate in the review of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and grant proposals for partner selection, collaborating with partners to enhance implementation plans and address any technical gaps.
Develop monitoring plans in coordination with the MEL team and actively monitor partner activities to ensure progress and quality.
Prepare and review budget guidelines for Maitree and partners, ensuring alignment with targets, while recommending actions and course corrections to address any identified gaps in partner implementation.

Partner Capacity Building in collaboration with IR2 team

Develop training modules, guidelines, and tools to ensure high-quality program implementation, and conduct technical training sessions for partner and project staff as needed.
Provide ongoing support through joint field visits and actively participate in partner staff meetings to share insights, findings, and offer targeted assistance based on partner needs.
Propose technical capacity development actions for partners, engage in their capacity-strengthening efforts, and support partner capacity assessment activities.

Building Networks and Representing the Project

Develop and maintain internal and external networks for peer support, technical expertise, and sustainability, while supporting partner staff in establishing relevant networks in coordination with the Program Manager.
Represent Maitree at national workshops, seminars, and meetings to foster alliances, gather innovative ideas, and advocate for the project at various levels, including the Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) and Grants Review Board (GRB).
Communicate effectively with government departments, research organizations, and companies to secure support and services for program participants.

Supporting Program Learning, Reporting, and Ad-Hoc Activities

Prepare bi-weekly and monthly reports, along with qualitative reports that include inputs for Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR), Annual Reports (ARR), success stories, and case studies for donors related to the technical area.
Participate in annual work planning sessions to support the development of work plans, and attend relevant technical meetings, events, and workshops.
Address occasional ad-hoc information requests as needed to provide timely and relevant information.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’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 so.

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, and others as per policy as per policy.

Full Time

Dhaka