Manager, Field Execution; Microfinance Programme

Job Description

Title: Manager, Field Execution; Microfinance Programme

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 20 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years

Master's in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.

• At least 3 years

• Age At least 20 years

• Strong working knowledge of qualitative and survey data collection methods and field protocols.
• Knowledge of Microfinance branch operations and rural field realities in Bangladesh.
• Knowledge of research ethics, informed consent, respondent protection, and safeguarding standards.
• Strong planning, field logistics, and budget management skills.
• Training and facilitation skills for preparing field teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in Bangla and English.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in field conditions.
• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (e.g., ODK/KoBo, tablets) will be an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in field research management or large-scale data collection, preferably in the development sector.

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 role is responsible for leading the efficient and high-quality execution of field research activities within the Microfinance Programme by translating approved study designs into well-coordinated field operations. Ensure timely deployment of competent field teams, effective stakeholder coordination, adherence to research protocols, quality standards, and responsible resource management to enable reliable data collection, minimise operational disruption, and contribute to the timely delivery of credible research findings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fieldwork plans covering study sites, timelines, field teams, logistics, resources, and budgets in alignment with approved research designs and implementation requirements.

• Lead field team recruitment, contracting, onboarding, and training of enumerators, facilitators, and note-takers, ensuring competency and readiness prior to deployment.

• Coordinate pilot testing and pre-testing of research instruments in field settings, document observations and operational issues, and recommend necessary refinements to the study lead.

• Manage stakeholder coordination with branch, area, and regional offices to facilitate timely field access, minimise operational disruptions, and ensure smooth implementation of research activities.

• Supervise and monitor field data collection activities through regular field visits, team accompaniment, session observation, and timely resolution of operational challenges, ensuring adherence to approved protocols and study standards.

• Ensure compliance with research ethics and respondent protection requirements, including informed consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, and appropriate conduct throughout field activities.

• Manage field-level budgets and financial processes, including advances, expenditure monitoring, documentation, and settlements, ensuring effective utilisation of resources within approved budgets.

• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to address data quality issues, coordinate re-visits, and strengthen field team performance through targeted support and retraining.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive field documentation and records, including field schedules, attendance, consent documentation, incident reports, expenditure records, and lessons learned to support accountability, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

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

This position is open for Bangladeshi nationals only.

Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) Certificate Number: 00488-00186-00065

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.