BRAC Enterprises – Background and Overview

BRAC Enterprises is the for-profit, socially driven arm of BRAC, the world’s largest development organization. BRAC was founded in 1972 in Bangladesh by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, initially as a relief operation following the Bangladesh War of Independence. Over time, BRAC evolved into a global leader in sustainable development by integrating enterprise-led solutions to fight poverty.

Origins and Evolution

Origin (1972): Established in response to post-war poverty in Bangladesh, BRAC adopted a holistic development model that combined humanitarian assistance with long-term economic empowerment.
Shift to Enterprise: To ensure sustainability, BRAC created social enterprises that could generate revenue to fund and strengthen its development programs.
Early Initiatives: One of the earliest and most notable enterprises, Aarong (1978), was launched to secure fair market access and fair pricing for women artisans.
Portfolio Expansion: The enterprise portfolio later expanded into dairy, poultry, seed production, and more recently into education, financial inclusion, and digital solutions across Africa and Asia.

Purpose and Business Model

Financial Sustainability: BRAC Enterprises are designed to be commercially viable, with profits reinvested into BRAC’s non-profit development initiatives.
Livelihood Creation: The enterprises focus on building inclusive value chains that create stable livelihoods for underserved communities.
Market Linkages: By directly connecting rural producers to urban and international markets, BRAC Enterprises eliminate intermediaries and ensure better income distribution.

Geographic Reach and Impact

Operates primarily in the Global South, including Asia and Africa.
Supports over 35,000 dairy farmers through integrated supply chains.
Empowers women in Tanzania by enabling them to operate early childhood education centres and other income-generating ventures.
Delivers high-quality products and services while maintaining strong social impact.

Integrated Development Ecosystem

BRAC Enterprises work alongside BRAC’s core development programs—including microfinance, health, education, and social empowerment—to form a comprehensive ecosystem aimed at sustainable poverty alleviation. This integrated approach ensures that economic growth, social development, and community resilience reinforce one another.

Job Vacancies – BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited

BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited is inviting applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following internship positions:

Available Positions

Community Organiser Interns
- Target Group: Female applicants only
Credit Officer Interns
- Target Group: Both female and male applicants

Job Locations

Tanga
Kilimanjaro
Arusha

Ideal Candidate Profile

Self-motivated and proactive
Dynamic and eager to learn
Able to work effectively within communities and teams

Application Instructions

Application Method: Email applications only
Email Address: recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026

To apply for this job please visit brac.co.tz.

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