About BRAC BRAC is one of the world’s largest development organizations, dedicated to empowering people living in poverty. Working across 12 countries in South Asia and Africa, BRAC touches the lives of more than 120 million people worldwide. BRAC takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty with programs that include microfinance, education, healthcare, food security programs, and more. About the Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative The Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (“UPGI”) is a global unit of BRAC that was founded in 2016 to build off of the success of BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation program in Bangladesh. BRAC UPGI aims to position the Graduation approach as a key driver to eradicating extreme poverty worldwide. It does this by: ● Advocating for uptake of the Graduation approach by policymakers, national governments, multilateral institutions, and non-governmental organizations; and ● Effective adaptation and implementation of the Graduation approach in countries around the world, supported through technical assistance and capacity strengthening for external stakeholders. About the Opportunity BRAC International’s Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (“UPGI”) was founded to build off the success of BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation program in Bangladesh. BRAC UPGI aims to position the Graduation approach as a key driver to eradicate extreme poverty worldwide. It does this by: ● Advocating for uptake of the Graduation approach by policymakers, national governments, multilateral institutions, and non-governmental organizations; and ● Effective adaptation and implementation of the Graduation approach in countries around the world, supported through technical assistance and capacity strengthening for external stakeholders. BRAC UPGI (Philippines) seeks to hire a Consultant (Policy Specialist & Technical Writer) to support on thedevelopment of writing of technical policy briefs that captures the elements of the graduationapproach program aligning to the Philippine Development Plans and relevant legislations andprocedures. Primary Responsibilities Under the guidance of the BRAC UPGI Programme Director, the Consultant (Policy Specialist and Technical Writer) is expected to undertake the following tasks/activities: Qualifications The consultant (Policy Specialist & Technical Writer) shall have the following qualifications: • Postgraduate degree in International Development, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration / Governance, Journalism, Sociology, or any relatedfield • The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in policy influencing at the top level of the executive and legislative branches of government related to poverty reduction, social protection, women’s empowerment, as well as a strong commitment to BRAC’s mission. • Strong understanding of the social development landscape and poverty reduction, social inclusion, and social protection policy space, particularly related to government programs and systems in the Philippines including but not limited to 4Ps, SLP, DSWD, DOLE, and NEDA. • A demonstrated ability to create a network of key stakeholders in the sector • A demonstrated understanding of theory of change and catalytic investment in government systems • Experience with communications platforms including but not limited to engagement with social media, media, and strong writing and presentationskills • Experience with writing strategic project documents (i.e. investment documents for development partners, policy implementation plans, etc.) highly valued. • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to analyze trends • Diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity; • Being proactive, assertive and action-oriented; driven to work without supervision. • Flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the organization and its staff members. BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer. Terms and Conditions: 1. A signed TOR between the consultant and the BRAC Philippines representative shall be prepared before the former performs the aforementioned tasks. 2. The consultant shall be engaged for a total of Fifteen (15) person days to complete the agreed deliverables. 3. The consultant will be paid the total amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Pesos Only (Php 75,000) subject to applicable withholding taxes. Additional expenses like transportation cost will be reimbursed on approved activity and on the provision of actual receipt. How to apply How to Apply Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to bracphilippines.procurement@brac.net Only complete applications will be accepted, and short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application deadline: The application deadline is January 10, 2025