Manager, Projects & Propositions; Microfinance Programme

Job Description

Title: Manager, Projects & Propositions; Microfinance Programme

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years

Bachelors in Finance/ Accounting/ Marketing or any other relevant discipline from any recognised university/ Institution.

• At least 3 years

• In-depth knowledge of financial products, services, and the operational processes within the microfinance sector.

• Expertise in analyzing financial data, market trends, and risk parameters to generate insightful reports.

• Familiarity with various project management methodologies to ensure efficient project execution.

• Knowledge of identifying, analyzing, and targeting new client segments to expand market penetration.

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

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

• Exceptional 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.

• Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable to dynamic environments.

• Strong problem-solving, resilience, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Minimum 3 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 Manager, Projects & Propositions is accountable for driving growth and operational direction within the Microfinance Progoti portfolio. This role manages the full lifecycle of new products and initiatives, from identifying new client segments to successful implementation that delivers measurable results. The position also acts as a key liaison between operations and support functions, leveraging data analysis to optimize portfolio performance, inform operational decisions, and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the identification of new client segments and opportunities to drive expansion and increase market penetration of Microfinance Progoti portfolio.

• Collaborate with various support functions to facilitate the end-to-end implementation of new products, services, and process improvements ensuring a seamless transition from concept to execution.

• Serve as the primary liaison between operations and other support functions, fostering strong cross-functional communication and alignment to achieve key business objectives.

• Actively contribute to operation formulation and oversee the tracking and successful implementation of all operational initiatives, ensuring they align with programmatic goals.

• Conduct in-depth analysis and categorize branches based on various risk parameters and prepare comprehensive reports to provide data-driven insights for management.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for all projects and new initiatives.

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and regulators ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding project status, challenges, and outcomes.

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.