Regional Manager, Disaster Risk Management Programme

Location
:
Sunamgonj R/O, Sunamganj Sadar, Sunamganj, Sylhet

Last Date of Application: September 04, 2025

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that partners globally with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create opportunities to realise their potential.

Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it with our partners. Join us to find the way.

We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven
Regional Manager
to join our Disaster Risk Management Programme. The incumbent will play a key role implement programme activities with a coordinated way with BRAC's internal programme, local government and other relevant stakeholders. He/She will ensure timely and efficient implementation of programme interventions and must hold the BRAC's values and humanitarian code of conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and implementation of DRR activities across assigned districts.
• Design, budget, and supervise the construction of small infrastructure projects (e.g., latrines, stairs, houses, lightning shed and cyclone/flood shelters).
• Ensure all engineering designs are disaster-resilient and follow national and organisational standards.
• Train and guide field staff and community groups on DRR techniques and safe construction practices.
• Implement DRR, Preparedness and Emergency Response (PER) activities on time in coordinating with respective DDMT and UDMT of BRAC.
• Work closely with BRAC District Coordinators (BDCs) for smooth programme implementation
• Act as the focal point for emergency response in the region.
• Conduct damage and need assessment with the support of DDMT and UDMT to response quickly during disaster and any emergencies as procedure/guideline and SOP.
• Organise and facilitate training, workshop at district, upazila and union level
• Form youth volunteer groups and work as mentor to prepare them for future leader on disaster management
• Prepare and aware LGI, community and relevant stakeholders on Forecast Based Early Action (FBA) and union and upazila level
• Provide support to implement emergency response and recovery project according to the requirements
• Support to develop FD6, FD7 and other documents related to NGOAB
• Prepare Situation Report and other relevant repots during and after any disaster and provide support to ensure these kinds of report from affected areas
• Coordinate with government, UDMC, UzDMC & DDMC for all humanitarian activities
• Maintain liaison and coordination with relevant government department/ local Govt. institutions at division, district and Upazilla level; NGOs, CSOs, relevant BRAC's Programme and other stakeholder as per requirement.
• Contribute to financial operations, purchasing, accounting and office supplies.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the management

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Civil Engineering/Disaster Management/ Environmental Engineering, any relevant fields from a reputed university.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in DRR/construction, or infrastructure programming, preferably in disaster-prone areas. Proven experience in preparing BOQs, construction drawings, and supervising field construction work. Experience working with local government/NGOs, and community groups.

Benefits

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, and others as per policy.

If you feel you are the right match for this position, apply through
LinkedIn
or send
your
CV to

stating the position title in subject line by
September 04, 2025.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with—including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communitieswe serve—has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, includingsexual exploitation and abuse.

We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic background. We are an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage those who have shown resilience—who have faced personal struggles, bounced back, and continued to move forward—to apply.

Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.