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Title: Governance Adviser (Staff appointed in country- A1)
Total Position: 1
Industry: Government
Department: Planning & Development
Type: Full Time/Parmanent
Location: Islamabad
Minimum Education: Masters
Degree Title: Relevant Degree
Career Level: Manager
Minimum Experience: 5 Years
Salary Range: PKR. 500000 to 600000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011
Apply Online:
http://bhc.employer.pk/job
Job Description:
UKs Department for International Development (DFID) is a major bi-lateral development partner supporting Government of Pakistans efforts to reduce poverty by creating opportunities for the poor.
The Economic Growth Group within DFID Pakistan is looking for a Senior Governance Advisor to help strengthen the design and implementation of the programmes managed in the Group. These cover financial inclusion, making markets work for the poor, private sector development, floods recovery, cash transfers, public financial management support, and growth policy.
The post is housed in the Reconstruction and Cash Transfers team within the Economic Growth Group. However, the Advisor will be expected to provide support to the Economic Growth and Finance, Markets and Jobs teams as well.
Reporting lines
The advisor will report to the Team Leader (Reconstruction and Cash Transfers Team) with the Head of Economic Growth Group acting as Quality Assuror and the Governance cadre providing technical quality assurance.
Key Objectives
The main generic duties of the post holder include:
Providing evidence based analysis to inform policy choices and implementation strategies in promoting stable and accountable governance systems.
Supporting the Group Leader, Task Team Leader and the Programme Management Team by providing technical expertise and practical recommendations to contribute to the formulation of innovative and workable solutions on development responses to match new priorities and develop new approaches for applying any change.
Provide appropriate inputs ensuring that all key programme management tasks relating to the portfolio are carried out effectively to deliver outcomes and implementation of credible sector plans.
Contribute as required to aspects of corporate reporting to ensure that Programme Teams input is delivered on time and to the required standards.
Provide guidance and technical support to the Group Leader and Programme Management Team.
There will be a wide range of contacts with government, donors, private sector, international and national NGOs in Pakistan. Close working with Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) at post and with a wide range of teams in London and policy division will be necessary.
Specific tasks will include but not be restricted to:
Governance Advice:
Use in-depth understanding of the federal structure of Pakistan, federal-province relations (including the role of constitutional bodies e.g NFC Award, ECNEC, CCI etc), provincial autonomy, and devolution of power from centre to provinces, to help group deliver improved results.
Lead political economy analysis at macro level and for specific sectoral Economic Growth Group interventions, analyzing the interplay of political, business and economic forces.
Analyse and report on political economy issues affecting delivery of the Citizens Damage Compensation Programme, including the institutional capacity and dynamics of the various actors at Federal, Provincial and District levels, and propose corrective action where appropriate.
Lead fiduciary risk assessment of the technical assistance, budget support and other assistance programmes being implemented by the Economic Growth Group.
Carry out core governance assessments including Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA), procurement assessments (e.g. OECD-DAC Procurement Assessment Tool), and Public Expenditure Reviews.
Apply knowledge of general principles of public accounting, planning and development cycle and role of parliamentary/ministerial oversight in public decision making in Pakistan's context (federal and provincial).
Programme Management:
Following DFID guidance on programme design/implementation and other DFID corporate policy you will provide technical inputs on the effective and efficient programme management of Economic Growth Groups portfolio.
You will provide technical advice, support and cover to other programme leads (other advisers or programme staff) within the Economic Growth Group on the effective and efficient management of programmes.
You will contribute to the effective programme design of cash transfers programme working closely with other advisers across the office; and bring experience, best practice and lessons learnt from other DFID and other donors programmes.
You will play a crucial role in helping the team draft clear and concise project documentation (submissions, project memorandums etc) and other written work; and to quality assure these before submission to senior management.
Keeping in mind the strategic policy level engagement of Economic Growth Group, you will be required to bring in-depth understanding of political economy of reforms and institutional development. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate your communication and influencing skills to build the momentum for economic reforms.
You will play a crucial role in planning for and participating in Annual Reviews, Mid-term Evaluations and End of Project Reviews to ensure the achievement of Value for Money in the teams programmes.
Depending on the security situation there will be opportunities for programme field visits.
Liaising closely with colleagues in Multilateral Agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, IMF, and other bilaterals and DFIDs Western Asia Directorate and DFIDs regional offices, to ensure that lessons learnt across the region are disseminated effectively and these are translated, where appropriate, into improved practices in the Pakistan Programme, and vice versa
Financial Management
You will contribute to the effective management of funding mechanisms with consultants/contracts, NGOs and multilaterals, to ensure compliance with funding arrangements and delivery of accurate activity and financial progress, evaluation and audit reports.
Managing Consultants / Contractors
You will work with the Procurement Team in Pakistan and Procurement Group in the UK to manage contracts effectively to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions; and delivery of outputs.
Staff Management, Coaching and Support
You will manage staff according to DFID HR policy.
You will support the group leader with HR and team management issues to ensure the maintenance of an effective team.
You will manage staff effectively facilitating them to reach their full potential including managing and nurturing talent, managing poor performance, managing attendance and promoting well being.
Communications
You will work proactively with the Communications team to promote examples of achievements and lessons learnt from programmes. Drafting good and concise website articles and other communications materials.
Cross DFID Pakistan Initiatives
Take an active part in cross DFID Pakistan initiatives e.g. Portfolio Review, Gender Equality Action Plan, Change Management Team, and influence the policy thinking.
Technical competencies
You will need to be an accredited member of DFIDs Governance advisory cadre, for which you will need to demonstrate the technical competencies detailed at
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/Advisers/technical-competencies-governance-advisers.pdf
Candidates profile
Experience of engaging with government, private sector and civil society at federal, provincial and local level; an in-depth knowledge of political economy, institutional development, gender, poverty, exclusion and other development issues in Pakistan and ability to apply this knowledge to both DFID supported programmes and policy processes in the external environment. Strong experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team is required, as experience of developing and working to logical frameworks and of broader project cycle management. Candidates should demonstrate strong verbal and written English skills and have a track record of presenting ideas in a written format either as research papers or briefs for government or donor agencies. A post-graduate degree in a social science discipline such as public administration, political science, social policy or equivalent; and at least five years experience of policy level analysis and advice on implementation of key reforms in Pakistan.
Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge, is has a major part in your selection.
Required Skills:
The full range of DFID core competencies are required, and in particular
- Analysis and Use of Information;
- Planning and delivery;
- Decision making;
- Working with others;
- Communicating with others
The DFID core competencies are set out at http//www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/competency-framework.pdf
Title: Governance Adviser (Staff appointed in country- A1)
Total Position: 1
Industry: Government
Department: Planning & Development
Type: Full Time/Parmanent
Location: Islamabad
Minimum Education: Masters
Degree Title: Relevant Degree
Career Level: Manager
Minimum Experience: 5 Years
Salary Range: PKR. 500000 to 600000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011
Apply Online:
http://bhc.employer.pk/job
Job Description:
UKs Department for International Development (DFID) is a major bi-lateral development partner supporting Government of Pakistans efforts to reduce poverty by creating opportunities for the poor.
The Economic Growth Group within DFID Pakistan is looking for a Senior Governance Advisor to help strengthen the design and implementation of the programmes managed in the Group. These cover financial inclusion, making markets work for the poor, private sector development, floods recovery, cash transfers, public financial management support, and growth policy.
The post is housed in the Reconstruction and Cash Transfers team within the Economic Growth Group. However, the Advisor will be expected to provide support to the Economic Growth and Finance, Markets and Jobs teams as well.
Reporting lines
The advisor will report to the Team Leader (Reconstruction and Cash Transfers Team) with the Head of Economic Growth Group acting as Quality Assuror and the Governance cadre providing technical quality assurance.
Key Objectives
The main generic duties of the post holder include:
Providing evidence based analysis to inform policy choices and implementation strategies in promoting stable and accountable governance systems.
Supporting the Group Leader, Task Team Leader and the Programme Management Team by providing technical expertise and practical recommendations to contribute to the formulation of innovative and workable solutions on development responses to match new priorities and develop new approaches for applying any change.
Provide appropriate inputs ensuring that all key programme management tasks relating to the portfolio are carried out effectively to deliver outcomes and implementation of credible sector plans.
Contribute as required to aspects of corporate reporting to ensure that Programme Teams input is delivered on time and to the required standards.
Provide guidance and technical support to the Group Leader and Programme Management Team.
There will be a wide range of contacts with government, donors, private sector, international and national NGOs in Pakistan. Close working with Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) at post and with a wide range of teams in London and policy division will be necessary.
Specific tasks will include but not be restricted to:
Governance Advice:
Use in-depth understanding of the federal structure of Pakistan, federal-province relations (including the role of constitutional bodies e.g NFC Award, ECNEC, CCI etc), provincial autonomy, and devolution of power from centre to provinces, to help group deliver improved results.
Lead political economy analysis at macro level and for specific sectoral Economic Growth Group interventions, analyzing the interplay of political, business and economic forces.
Analyse and report on political economy issues affecting delivery of the Citizens Damage Compensation Programme, including the institutional capacity and dynamics of the various actors at Federal, Provincial and District levels, and propose corrective action where appropriate.
Lead fiduciary risk assessment of the technical assistance, budget support and other assistance programmes being implemented by the Economic Growth Group.
Carry out core governance assessments including Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA), procurement assessments (e.g. OECD-DAC Procurement Assessment Tool), and Public Expenditure Reviews.
Apply knowledge of general principles of public accounting, planning and development cycle and role of parliamentary/ministerial oversight in public decision making in Pakistan's context (federal and provincial).
Programme Management:
Following DFID guidance on programme design/implementation and other DFID corporate policy you will provide technical inputs on the effective and efficient programme management of Economic Growth Groups portfolio.
You will provide technical advice, support and cover to other programme leads (other advisers or programme staff) within the Economic Growth Group on the effective and efficient management of programmes.
You will contribute to the effective programme design of cash transfers programme working closely with other advisers across the office; and bring experience, best practice and lessons learnt from other DFID and other donors programmes.
You will play a crucial role in helping the team draft clear and concise project documentation (submissions, project memorandums etc) and other written work; and to quality assure these before submission to senior management.
Keeping in mind the strategic policy level engagement of Economic Growth Group, you will be required to bring in-depth understanding of political economy of reforms and institutional development. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate your communication and influencing skills to build the momentum for economic reforms.
You will play a crucial role in planning for and participating in Annual Reviews, Mid-term Evaluations and End of Project Reviews to ensure the achievement of Value for Money in the teams programmes.
Depending on the security situation there will be opportunities for programme field visits.
Liaising closely with colleagues in Multilateral Agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, IMF, and other bilaterals and DFIDs Western Asia Directorate and DFIDs regional offices, to ensure that lessons learnt across the region are disseminated effectively and these are translated, where appropriate, into improved practices in the Pakistan Programme, and vice versa
Financial Management
You will contribute to the effective management of funding mechanisms with consultants/contracts, NGOs and multilaterals, to ensure compliance with funding arrangements and delivery of accurate activity and financial progress, evaluation and audit reports.
Managing Consultants / Contractors
You will work with the Procurement Team in Pakistan and Procurement Group in the UK to manage contracts effectively to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions; and delivery of outputs.
Staff Management, Coaching and Support
You will manage staff according to DFID HR policy.
You will support the group leader with HR and team management issues to ensure the maintenance of an effective team.
You will manage staff effectively facilitating them to reach their full potential including managing and nurturing talent, managing poor performance, managing attendance and promoting well being.
Communications
You will work proactively with the Communications team to promote examples of achievements and lessons learnt from programmes. Drafting good and concise website articles and other communications materials.
Cross DFID Pakistan Initiatives
Take an active part in cross DFID Pakistan initiatives e.g. Portfolio Review, Gender Equality Action Plan, Change Management Team, and influence the policy thinking.
Technical competencies
You will need to be an accredited member of DFIDs Governance advisory cadre, for which you will need to demonstrate the technical competencies detailed at
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/Advisers/technical-competencies-governance-advisers.pdf
Candidates profile
Experience of engaging with government, private sector and civil society at federal, provincial and local level; an in-depth knowledge of political economy, institutional development, gender, poverty, exclusion and other development issues in Pakistan and ability to apply this knowledge to both DFID supported programmes and policy processes in the external environment. Strong experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team is required, as experience of developing and working to logical frameworks and of broader project cycle management. Candidates should demonstrate strong verbal and written English skills and have a track record of presenting ideas in a written format either as research papers or briefs for government or donor agencies. A post-graduate degree in a social science discipline such as public administration, political science, social policy or equivalent; and at least five years experience of policy level analysis and advice on implementation of key reforms in Pakistan.
Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge, is has a major part in your selection.
Required Skills:
The full range of DFID core competencies are required, and in particular
- Analysis and Use of Information;
- Planning and delivery;
- Decision making;
- Working with others;
- Communicating with others
The DFID core competencies are set out at http//www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/competency-framework.pdf
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