Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics at BRAC Tanzania – August 2026
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 “Graduati...
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
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Job Title: Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics – UPGI
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Organization: BRAC Tanzania
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Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Job ID: 140568
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Department: Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI)
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Reports To: Programme Director, UPGI Tanzania
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Posting Date: August 07, 2026
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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
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Administration, Procurement & Operations:
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Manage procurement workflows, including price quote collection, RFQ distribution, bid analysis, purchase orders, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
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Oversee office assets, equipment, software subscriptions, and office space logistics.
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Serve as the Risk Coordinator for UPGI Tanzania, updating and maintaining program risk registers.
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Manage staff travel arrangements, including flight bookings, local transport, and hotel accommodations.
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Cross-Entity Coordination & Financial Support:
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Coordinate administrative and financial paperwork across BRAC NGO and Microfinance entities to ensure prompt payment processing and accurate expenditure reporting.
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Organize and process invoices, expense claims, and vendor payments.
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Support donor due diligence and compliance audits.
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HR Administration & Logistics:
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Maintain employee leave records, attendance trackers, and central personnel filing systems.
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Coordinate recruitment logistics, including interview schedules, panel coordination, candidate communications, and new employee onboarding/orientations.
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Safeguarding & Ethics:
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Champion BRAC’s Safeguarding policies to protect team members and program participants from harm, harassment, and exploitation.
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Candidate Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
Work Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role (e.g., Project Administrator, Logistics Officer, Finance/HR Officer, or Executive Assistant).
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Experience working within matrixed, multi-entity, or multi-departmental organizations is a strong advantage.
Key Competencies & Technical Skills:
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High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills to collaborate across distinct organizational cultures. BRAC Tanzania
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP/administrative software.
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Excellent written and spoken English (Swahili fluency is a strong advantage).
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Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Professional certifications in HR, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
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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:
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Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Closing Deadline: August 24, 2026
How to approach this opportunity
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics at BRAC Tanzania – August 2026 position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to BRAC is a world-leading international development organization dedicated to empowering poor and disadvantaged communities across Africa and Asia. Thro....
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Aug 24, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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