Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics at BRAC Tanzania – August 2026

Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics at BRAC Tanzania – August 2026

Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics (UPGI) – BRAC Tanzania

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

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