Deputy Manager, Projects & Proposition; Microfinance Programme

Job Description

Title: Deputy Manager, Projects & Proposition; Microfinance Programme

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• At least 2 years

Additional Job Requirements

• The ability to formulate and execute operational plans that align with organisational goals.

• Skills in liaising between diverse teams and fostering collaboration to meet shared objectives.

• Communication and relationship management skills to effectively engage internal and external parties.

• The aptitude to develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Knowledge of financial products, services, and the operational processes within the microfinance sector.

• Able to analyse financial data, market trends, and risk parameters to generate insightful reports.

• The capacity to analyse problems from multiple perspectives and develop innovative, data-informed solutions.

• This position is open for Bangladeshi nationals only.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the financial sector, with proven track record of managing asset-based portfolio in a reputed MFI/FI/ NBFI.

Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) certificate number- 00488-00186-00065

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.

BRAC Microfinance provides people who cannot access traditional financial banking services with access to a suite of financial services, including loans, savings and microinsurance. We provide an alternative to high-interest loans from informal lenders, supporting families to invest in income-generating activities, build assets, and reduce vulnerability to health shocks and natural disasters. Passionate about finance beyond formal banking systems? Join the BRAC Microfinance team to help build a more financially-inclusive society, where everyone can access finance when they need it - safely, responsibly and sustainably.

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.

Job Purpose

The Deputy Manager supports in driving growth and operational excellence within the Microfinance Progoti portfolio. This role contributes to the development and implementation of new products and initiatives, assists in data analysis and reporting, and facilitates coordination between operations and support functions to ensure smooth execution of strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying new client segments and market opportunities.

• Support the implementation of new products, services, and process improvements.

• Coordinate with support functions to ensure operational alignment.

• Monitor progress of operational initiatives and report on key milestones.

• Conduct preliminary data analysis and risk assessments for branches.

• Track KPIs and prepare performance reports for review.

• Maintain communication with internal stakeholders and support project documentation.

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.

Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility, and others as per policy.