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

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

BRAC Tanzania is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics – Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI) based in Dar es Salaam.

This position is suitable for candidates with experience in administration, procurement, logistics, human resources, finance support or project operations who are comfortable coordinating activities across different departments and organizational entities.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and logistical support to BRAC's Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative in Tanzania while helping ensure smooth procurement, staff coordination, financial documentation, compliance and day-to-day programme operations.

Job Overview

Organization: BRAC Tanzania
Position: Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics – UPGI
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job ID: 140568
Department: Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI)
Reports To: Programme Director, UPGI Tanzania
Posting Date: 7 August 2026
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026

About BRAC

BRAC is an international development organization working to improve opportunities for people and communities affected by poverty and inequality across Africa and Asia.

Through its Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI), BRAC supports programmes designed to help households move out of extreme poverty by combining livelihood opportunities, productive assets, financial inclusion, social protection and practical coaching.

The Senior Associate, Administration & Logistics will support the effective implementation of these activities in Tanzania.

Job Purpose

The Senior Associate will provide day-to-day administrative, procurement, logistics, HR and financial-support services to the UPGI programme.

The position will also serve as an important coordination point between BRAC's NGO and Microfinance entities, helping ensure that resources, payments, procurement processes and staff-related activities are handled efficiently.

The role also involves supporting donor compliance, risk management, vendor coordination and employee onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

Administration, Procurement and Operations

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate procurement processes, including requesting quotations, distributing RFQs, analysing bids and preparing purchase orders.

• Support the preparation and management of Service Level Agreements where required.

• Maintain records of office equipment, assets and other organizational resources.

• Coordinate office-space and operational requirements.

• Manage software subscriptions and other administrative services.

• Serve as Risk Coordinator for UPGI Tanzania.

• Maintain and regularly update the programme's risk register.

• Arrange official staff travel, including flights, local transportation and accommodation.

Financial and Cross-Entity Coordination

The Senior Associate will support coordination between different BRAC entities and departments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and organizing administrative and financial documentation.

• Supporting timely processing of payments.

• Coordinating expenditure documentation across relevant BRAC entities.

• Processing and tracking invoices.

• Supporting staff expense claims.

• Coordinating vendor-payment documentation.

• Assisting with donor due-diligence exercises.

• Providing administrative support during compliance reviews and audits.

Human Resources Administration

The successful candidate will also provide HR-related administrative support, including:

• Maintaining employee attendance records.

• Keeping accurate leave records.

• Managing centralized personnel files and related documentation.

• Coordinating interview schedules.

• Communicating with shortlisted candidates where required.

• Organizing recruitment panels and interview logistics.

• Supporting new-employee onboarding.

• Assisting with staff orientations and other HR administrative activities.

Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold BRAC's safeguarding standards and contribute to a safe working environment for staff members and programme participants.

The role requires a strong commitment to preventing harassment, abuse, exploitation and other forms of misconduct.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas or another closely related discipline:

• Supply Chain and Logistics

• Finance

• Business Administration

• Human Resources

• Development Studies

Work Experience

Candidates should have at least three years of relevant professional experience in a similar position.

Relevant backgrounds may include experience as a:

• Project Administrator

• Logistics Officer

• Administration Officer

• Finance Officer

• Human Resources Officer

• Executive Assistant

Experience working in an organization with multiple departments, entities or reporting structures will be considered an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.

• Good emotional intelligence and diplomacy.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different departments and professional backgrounds.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience using ERP systems or other administrative software.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good planning and organizational abilities.

• A proactive approach to work.

Fluency in Kiswahili will be an added advantage.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates may have an additional advantage if they possess:

• Professional certification in Human Resources.

• Procurement or Supply Chain certification.

• Project Management certification.

• Previous experience working with social-protection programmes.

• Experience supporting livelihoods or economic-inclusion projects.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the requirements should submit their CV/Resume and detailed Cover Letter through BRAC's official online recruitment system.

Apply Online:
https://bracinternational.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0zd44

Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates relevant administration, procurement, logistics, HR or financial-support experience.

Only applications submitted through the employer's designated recruitment process should be considered.

Important Notice to Job Seekers

Before applying, review your CV carefully and ensure your employment history, education, professional qualifications and contact information are accurate.

Never pay an individual who claims they can guarantee you employment at BRAC or influence the recruitment process on your behalf.