Organization Overview
BRAC is a world-leading international development organization dedicated to empowering poor and disadvantaged communities across Africa and Asia. Through the Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI), BRAC scales the evidence-backed “Graduation approach”—a sequenced, multifaceted intervention designed to lift households out of extreme poverty through productive assets, social protection, hands-on coaching, and financial inclusion.
Position Summary
Job Title: Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics – UPGI
Organization: BRAC Tanzania
Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job ID: 140568
Department: Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI)
Reports To: Programme Director, UPGI Tanzania
Posting Date: August 07, 2026
Application Deadline: August 24, 2026
Job Purpose
The Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics provides day-to-day administrative, procurement, HR, logistical, and financial-support services for UPGI operations in Tanzania. Acting as a focal bridging point across BRAC’s NGO and Microfinance entities, this role ensures smooth resource coordination, donor compliance, risk tracking, vendor procurement, and employee onboarding.
Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Administration, Procurement & Operations:
Manage procurement workflows, including price quote collection, RFQ distribution, bid analysis, purchase orders, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Oversee office assets, equipment, software subscriptions, and office space logistics.
Serve as the Risk Coordinator for UPGI Tanzania, updating and maintaining program risk registers.
Manage staff travel arrangements, including flight bookings, local transport, and hotel accommodations.
Cross-Entity Coordination & Financial Support:
Coordinate administrative and financial paperwork across BRAC NGO and Microfinance entities to ensure prompt payment processing and accurate expenditure reporting.
Organize and process invoices, expense claims, and vendor payments.
Support donor due diligence and compliance audits.
HR Administration & Logistics:
Maintain employee leave records, attendance trackers, and central personnel filing systems.
Coordinate recruitment logistics, including interview schedules, panel coordination, candidate communications, and new employee onboarding/orientations.
Safeguarding & Ethics:
Champion BRAC’s Safeguarding policies to protect team members and program participants from harm, harassment, and exploitation.
Candidate Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role (e.g., Project Administrator, Logistics Officer, Finance/HR Officer, or Executive Assistant).
Experience working within matrixed, multi-entity, or multi-departmental organizations is a strong advantage.
Key Competencies & Technical Skills:
High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills to collaborate across distinct organizational cultures. BRAC Tanzania
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP/administrative software.
Excellent written and spoken English (Swahili fluency is a strong advantage).
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Desirable Qualifications:
Professional certifications in HR, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
Previous experience supporting social protection, livelihoods, or economic inclusion programs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their CV/Resume and a detailed Cover Letter through the official BRAC application channel:
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing Deadline: August 24, 2026
