Deputy Accountant (C1)

Job Detail
Title: Deputy Accountant (C1)
Total Position: 1
Industry: Government
Department: Accounts & Finance
Type: Full Time/Parmanent
Location: Islamabad
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Degree Title: Relevant Degree
Career Level: Entry Level
Required Experience: 1 Year - 6 Years(Relevant Experience)
Salary Range: PKR. 40000 to 70000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011


Apply Online

http://bhc.employer.pk/job




Job Description:

The section below sets out a description of the kind of duties typically undertaken by C1 staff in our office. These duties will vary according to the team. A number of our staff have undertaken several different roles during their careers in DFID. While you cannot be guaranteed a particular post on joining, there may be opportunities to move after your have completed your probation and two years in post. C1 posts provide an excellent opportunity to learn about development and DFIDs systems and procedures.
The main purpose of the post is to support and provide a reliable, secure and accurate accounting service to DFID Pakistan and ensures corporate governance and audit standards are met.

Objectives

    To efficiently process DFID payments in accordance with DFID financial management procedures and ensure the all relevant checks are performed.
    Provide support to Accountant, Finance Manager and Head of Corporate Operations Group in implementing office procedures, rules and regulations.
    To update records and assist in monthly financial reporting to the Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Corporate Operations Group and Head of Office
    To be and effective member of the Corporate Operations Group and contribute to the wider objectives of DFID-Pakistan

Specific tasks will include but not be restricted to:
Accounts Management:

    Ensure all vouchers, invoices, claims are checked and comply with DFID financial procedures and standards.
    Ensure all payments (including the above) are cleared within 10 working days;
    Reconcile cash daily (including cash electronic records) and bank statements weekly.
    Ensure accounts related queries are reconciled and responded well in time to the ARIES/Accounts Team;
    Support the office accountant to produce Monthly/Quarterly accounts and expenditure reports submitted to Head of Corporate Operations Group / Head of office within 5 working days of month end;
    Assist the accountant to prepare forecasting and budgeting reports to the Departmental Finance Officer in line with Management Accounts Group requirements;
    As required draft and modify the financial forms in line with DFID financial procedures and place them on Teamsite;
    Brief new colleagues upon their arrival on DFID Accounts Procedures during their induction;
    Cover as and when required for the Office Accountant
    Safely and accurately manage cash flow including accurately receiving and paying cash payments to staff and suppliers.
    Respond to internal and External inquires regarding claims and payments within 24 hours;
    Support the accountant to manage replenishment of the DFID Bank Account and reconciliations in compliance with DFID financial management procedures.
    Prepare Bank requests for foreign currency payments
    Reconcile staff advances. Notify Finance Manager regarding any outstanding items longer than 30 days.
    Ensure filing of accounts related papers (utility bills, medical claims, advances, travel claims etc) following the registry and DFID electronic file management guidelines.

Team Membership

    Contribute to the Corporate Operations Group teams work plan and actively participate in business planning exercises.
    Proactively share information with colleagues so that the entire team is aware of the most up to date information and changing events at weekly team meetings.
    Communicate effectively and establish good working relations with Suppliers, DFID-Pakistan colleagues, BHC Accounts Team, Management Section, TWG, Accounts Department (in East Kilbride), ARIES team and Standard Chartered Bank.
    Provide cover in the absence of the accountant to ensure continuity of service to DFID-Pakistan.
    Actively contribute ideas and suggestions for better ways of working in the Corporate Operations Group and the wider office.

Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability as it has a major part in your selection

Required Skills:

Key competencies required are
- Planning and Delivery of Work
- Decision Making
- Working With Others
- Organisation Awareness
- Continual Improvement

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Driver (C3)

Job Detail
Title: Driver (C3)
Total Position: 4
Industry: Government
Department: Office Management
Type: Full Time/Parmanent
Location: Islamabad, Lahore
Minimum Education: Matriculation
Career Level: Entry Level
Minimum Experience: 5 Years(At least 5 years previous practical driving experience)
Salary Range: PKR. 20000 to 35000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011


Apply Online:

http://bhc.employer.pk/job



Job Description:

The post-holder is part of the DfID corporate services, and reports to the B1 Transport Manager.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

1. Perform as driver, DFID-Pakistan Office

    Drive official vehicles for official purposes
    Take good care of vehicle and passengers
    Maintain vehicle log book regularly
    Always keep a copy of Vehicle Guidance in the vehicle
    Ensure to abide to the guidelines and that the passengers also abide to those guidelines
    Check vehicle daily, prepare maintenance sheet and give to the transport Manager
    Ensure to keep medical kit in the vehicle
    Be in the uniform while on duty
    Keep the vehicle clean and tidy.
    Ensuring that the vehicle is washed and the interior is clean.
    Beware of security situation and act accordingly
    Keep the checking mirror in the vehicle and check the vehicle thoroughly before start of journey
    Hand over security advice and important telephone list to incoming visitors

2. Additional responsibilities

    To cover for office assistant with respect to mail collection, distribution, photocopying and attending the visitors
    Help in shifting within the office
    Attend telephone and direct the calls to concerned staff

3. IT systems use

    Use of the DFID-Pakistan IT system
    Learn/improve computer skills Email, Word , Excel
    Ensure to abide to the guidelines for use of DFID IT system

Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge, it has a major part in your selection

Required Skills:

Qualifications and Experience

- At least 5 years previous practical driving experience.
- Hold a full current valid drivers licence for light & medium class vehicles.
- Should have a good comprehension of English, both oral and written.
- A basic mechanical knowledge of motor vehicles.
- Should have good road sense, good judgement in varying traffic situations, an ability to concentrate and to anticipate changing road conditions/users.
- A basic practical knowledge of first aid and an ability to assist at the scene of an accident.

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Evaluation and Statistics Adviser, Economic Growth Group (A2L)

Job Detail
Title: Evaluation and Statistics Adviser, Economic Growth Group (A2L)
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. 150000 to 250000/month
Apply By:   Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011


Apply Online:

http://bhc.employer.pk/job




Job Description:

Reporting lines

The adviser will report to the team leader, Macroeconomic Stability and Growth team within the Economic Growth Group, with the Group Leader, Economic Growth Group acting as Quality Assuror and Head Planning and Results Team acting as Head of Profession as an additional reporting officer.

Key Objectives

    Ensure programmes within the Economic Growth Group are designed and implemented to make best use of available statistical data so to track the impact of DFID spending, and to advise on how to best monitor impact in the absence of formal statistics.
    Incorporating, both within programme design and ongoing programmes, appropriate evaluation methodologies so to quantify the impact of the programme against their stated objectives
    Providing evidence based analysis to inform policy choices and implementation strategies in the Economic Growth Group.
    Contribute as required to aspects of corporate reporting
    Provide guidance and technical support on statistical and evaluation matters to the Group Leader and Programme Management Team.
    Effectively liaise with a wide range of contacts with government (in particular the Statistics Division), donors, international and national NGOs in Pakistan. Close working with 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:

    Lead on the establishment and maintenance of the Economic Growth Group results framework and promote improvements to strengthen results-based management within the Economic Growth Group.
    Ensure that programmes within the Group include sound monitoring arrangements, advising on appropriate indicators to track progress and impact, and that where data are lacking programmes include a related capacity building component.
    Ensure that programmes within the Group include sound evaluation systems, advising on how both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods can be incorporated in to programme design, and steering evaluation activities across the Economic Growth Groups programmes
    Promote evidence-based programme design within the Group through contributing to project documentation development, advising on proposed logical frameworks, and influencing programme design to ensure programmes are based on robust evidence.
    Advise on results best practice and institutionalisation and implementation across the Group, including logical framework development and refinement for new and existing programmes
    Identify and advise on new and existing data and data sources and their reliability for monitoring and reporting, including making best use of administrative data
    Working with the Planning and Results Team to ensure accurate and timely corporate reporting
    Working with the Communications and Policy Group to communicate our work to variety of audiences in the UK and Pakistan
    Work with the Planning and Results team to strengthen the use of evidence, statistics and evaluation across the office, and to ensure consistency across the entire DFID Pakistan programme

Programme Management:

    As an evaluation and statistics advisor you will be required to:
    Follow DFID corporate policy (including the DFID Blue Book) and provide technical inputs to programme management for the Economic Growth Group.
    Provide technical advice, support and cover to other programme leads (both other advisers and programme staff) on the effective and efficient management of programmes.
    Contribute to the effective programme design working closely with other advisers across the office; and bring experience, best practice and lessons learnt from other DFID and other donors programmes.
    Play a crucial role in helping the team draft clear and concise project documentation (submissions, business cases etc) and other written work; and to quality assure these before submission to senior management.
    Ensure that all documentation is placed on DFIDs electronic document and records management system (QUEST).
    Contribute to compliance with the Making it Happen Results agenda. Working closely with the DFID Results and Evaluation Team, you will help define the key outcomes for the teams programmes for each financial year and ensure achievement of these outcomes and report these to the Office.
    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.

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

It is not anticipated that this position will include line management responsibilities.

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.
    As an statistics advisor you will be an associate member of the UKs Government Statistical Service. As an associate member you are required to have professional knowledge consistent with the GSS technical competencies. These are summarised as:
    Collection of data to meet customer requirements - Knowledge about sources, Identifying data fit for purpose, Surveys and data collection, Data quality and management
    Analysis and interpretation to meet customer requirements - Technical awareness and application, Provision of data and research fit for purpose, Awareness of context, Interpretation
    Dissemination - Explaining statistical concepts and findings, Disclosure and confidentiality, Means of effective and appropriate presentation
    Professional issues - National Statistics, Wider professional awareness, Continuing Professional Development, Promoting a statistical approach and the correct use of statistics

A full description of the Statistician Competence Framework is available here:
http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/Assets/framework-statistician_tcm6-8082.pdf

Furthermore there are four areas of knowledge and skills are common to all advisory groups. These are intended to add value to DFIDs professional advisory skill base and the ability of advisers to meet business needs. They are:

    Knowledge and understanding of international aid
    Collating, analysing and presenting evidence/research using statistical and wider analytical skills
    Economic concepts, appraisal and value for money
    Evaluation and results

These general and technical competencies will be the basis of selection decisions.

Training and career development

DFID places great value on staff development and there will be opportunities to learn on the job, and on formal training courses, both in the region and in the UK. The A2L grade is an entry point for eventual progression to full A2 advisor grade.

Candidates profile

The successful candidate will be numerate, will have received training in statistical theory and methods, and can demonstrate your skills and experience in a range of statistical competences. A graduate degree in statistics, or related discipline is a requirement for DFID statisticians.

Furthermore candidates must have 3 years or more experience of working in a research or policy environment, either in a government, academic or commercial setting. The successful candidate will be comfortable analysing complex and incomplete data in order to inform policy decisions and present conclusions in a clear and concise way.

Candidates should demonstrate strong verbal and written English skills and have a track record of presenting ideas in a written format either as briefs on statistical or policy issues for management or public audiences, research papers or papers drafted for government, donor agencies or commercial organisations.

Note: Please fill in the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge as majore part os your selection is based on it.

Required Skills:

The full range of DFID competencies are required, and in particular

1. Analysis and Use of Information;
2. Planning and delivery of work;
3. Working with others;
4. Communicating with others
5. Organisational awareness;
6. Influencing skills.

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Economic Adviser, Economic Growth Group (A2L)

Job Detail
Title: Economic Adviser, Economic Growth Group (A2L)
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. 150000 to 250000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011

Apply Online:
http://bhc.employer.pk/job



Job Description:

Background

The Economic Growth Group within DFID Pakistan is looking for an economic advisor to help strengthen the design and implementation of the programmes managed in the Group. These cover microfinance and private sector support, flood recovery and social protection, budgeting and public financial management support, and growth policy.

The post is within the Macroeconomic Stability and Growth team within the Economic Growth Group. The team is responsible for growth policy, budgeting and public financial management support, together with broader economic analysis and reporting duties.

Reporting lines

The adviser will report to the team leader, Macroeconomic Stability and Growth team within the Economic Growth Group, with the Group Leader, Economic Growth Group acting as Quality Assuror.

Key Objectives

    Provide economist support to programme design and implementation within the Economic Growth Group.
    Lead on strengthening DFID Pakistans monitoring of developments in Pakistans economy and government finances, so to inform DFID and the wider UK mission on issues affecting its work programme, under supervision of the Senior Economist.
    Contribute as required to aspects of corporate reporting to ensure Programme Teams input is delivered on time and to standard required.
    Provide guidance and technical support to the Group Leader and Programme Management Team.
    Effectively liaise with a wide range of contacts within the Government of Pakistan, the UK Government, donors, and international and national NGOs in Pakistan.

Specific tasks will include but not be restricted to:

    Promote evidence-based programme design within the Group through contributing to project documentation development, advising on proposed logical frameworks, advising on and undertaking economic appraisals, and influencing programme design to ensure programmes are based on robust evidence.
    Provide input to the implementation of the Growth Strategy programme, including overseeing and providing comments on research undertaken and steering the direction of the programme.
    Monitor macro-economic developments, in particular the implementation of the IMF stabilisation programme, and advise on the implications for DFID programming and policy work. Provide macro-economic briefings and analysis for senior DFID officials, British High Commission Islamabad and UK Government, including regular quarterly economic updates. This will include close working with Foreign and Commonwealth Office colleagues.
    In collaboration with the teams assistant programme officer maintain and strengthen the economic statistics database designed to track macroeconomic developments on government spending (including spending on poverty related areas), revenue collection, balance of payments, inflation etc.
    Participate in influencing and lobbying government, international organisations and other donors to promote DFID Pakistans priorities, including federal government reform and commitment to poverty reduction.
    Oversee the activities of the DFID funded IMF technical advisor under the Fragile and Conflict Affected States project, based in the Ministry of Finance.
    Undertake other economic analysis, briefing and advisory work as required across the Economic Growth Group.

Programme Management:
As an economic advisor you will be required to:

a. Follow DFID corporate policy (including the DFID Blue Book) and provide technical inputs to programme management for the Economic Growth Group.
b. Provide technical advice, support and cover to other programme leads (both other advisers and programme staff) on the effective and efficient management of programmes.
c. Contribute to the effective programme design working closely with other advisers across the office; and bring experience, best practice and lessons learnt from other DFID and other donors programmes.
d. Play a crucial role in helping the team draft clear and concise project documentation (submissions, business cases etc) and other written work; and to quality assure these before submission to senior management.
e. Ensure that all documentation is placed on DFIDs electronic document and records management system (QUEST).
f. Contribute to compliance with the Making it Happen Results agenda. Working closely with the DFID Results and Evaluation Team, you will help define the key outcomes for the teams programmes for each financial year and ensure achievement of these outcomes and report these to the Office.
g. 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.

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

It is not anticipated that this position will include line management responsibilities.

Communications

You will work with the Communications team to promote the achievements and lessons learnt from EGG programmes. Drafting good and concise website articles and other communications materials as necessary.

Cross DFID Pakistan Initiatives

Take an active part in cross DFID Pakistan initiatives as required (e.g. Portfolio Reviews, Learning and Development Committee, Change Management Team).

As an economic advisor you will be an associate member of the UKs Government Economic Service. As an associate member you are required to have economic knowledge consistent with the GES technical competencies. These are summarised as:

Macroeconomic Knowledge
Microeconomic knowledge
International Economics
Econometrics and data use

Furthermore there are four areas of knowledge and skills are common to all advisory groups. These are intended to add value to DFIDs professional advisory skill base and the ability of advisers to meet business needs. They are:

Knowledge and understanding of international aid

    Collating, analysing and presenting evidence/research using statistical and wider analytical skills
    Economic concepts, appraisal and value for money
    Evaluation and results

Training and career development

DFID places great value on staff development and there will be opportunities to learn on the job, and on formal training courses, both in the region and in the UK. The A2L grade is an entry point for eventual progression to full A2 advisor grade.

Training and career development

DFID places great value on staff development and there will be opportunities to learn on the job, and on formal training courses, both in the region and in the UK. The A2L grade is an entry point for eventual progression to full A2 advisor grade.

Candidates profile

A graduate degree in economics including macro, micro, international economics and quantitative methods is a requirement for DFID economists.

Furthermore candidates must have 3 years or more experience of working in an economic research or policy environment, either in a government, research or commercial setting. The successful candidate will be comfortable analysing complex and incomplete data in order to inform policy decisions and present conclusions in a clear and concise way.

Experience of working with government and civil society at federal and / or provincial level and a good knowledge of the history of Pakistans economy will be an advantage, as will familiarity with current best practice on government budgeting and public financial management.

Candidates should demonstrate strong verbal and written English skills and have a track record of presenting ideas in a written format either as briefs on economic issues for management or public audiences, research papers or papers drafted for government, donor agencies or commercial organisations.

Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge, major part of your selection is based of it.


Required Skills:

Competencies

A detailed breakdown of DFID competencies is given here
http//www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/Advisers/technical-competencies-economist.pdf

These general and technical competencies will be the basis of selection decisions.

The full range of DFID competencies are required, and in particular

- Analysis and Use of Information;
- Planning and delivery of work;
- Decision making;
- Working with others;
- Communicating with others;
- Influencing skills.

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Team Leader Finance, Markets and Jobs (A1)

Job Detail
Title: Team Leader Finance, Markets and Jobs (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. 550000 to 600000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011

Apply Online:
http://bhc.employer.pk/job


Job Description:

Background and General Description

UK's Department for International Development (DFID) provides financial aid and technical assistance to support Government of Pakistans poverty reduction programmes. Over the past few years, UK has significantly increased its development assistance to Pakistan in the areas of basic services, economic growth, governance, border areas and humanitarian assistance.
The Economic Growth Group (EGG) at DFID-Pakistan comprises three teams focusing on i) macro-economic stability and growth; ii) finance, markets and jobs; and iii) social cash transfers. EGG closely works with federal government, State Bank of Pakistan, provincial governments and private sector business leaders.
EGG has a mandate of delivering a wide range of existing and new targeted programmes of a total size of over 300m (for 2011-15) on economic growth, financial sector, wealth creation for poor, and social cash transfers.

Reporting Lines
Team Leader Finance, Markets and Jobs (FMJ) will lead the FMJ Team in the Economic Growth Group and will report to the Group Head. The position will be based in DFID-Pakistan Office at the British High Commission, Islamabad. The position requires frequent travelling within Pakistan.

Key Objectives
The Team Leader will be responsible for:

    Leading and managing a dynamic team of four to five staff members including sector specialists and programme managers, and, ensuring through effective line management and leadership that all efforts are geared towards achieving development results, good value for money and high quality programme delivery;
    Close coordination with Government, State Bank of Pakistan, donors, IFIs and private investors to develop strategic partnerships, policy influencing and sustainability of DFID funded interventions;
    Managing an existing portfolio of 80m private sector development programmes including: i) 50m Financial Inclusion Programme being implemented through the State Bank of Pakistan; and ii) recently launched 30m Punjab Economic Opportunities Programme being implemented in partnership with the Government of the Punjab;
    Identifying constraints to private sector development and wealth creation for poor and leading the design of new wealth creation programmes on job creation, and asset accumulation for poor while exploring the potential of low income housing, small scale leasing and other pro-poor private/financial sector interventions;
    Initiating and leading policy dialogue with business leaders, donors, policy makers and academicians in Pakistan, in the region and with DFID-wide private sector development colleagues;
    Overseeing formulation and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for effective lobbying and dissemination of DFID-Ps private sector development agenda and for project specific interventions. It is expected that the Team Leader appreciates the importance and instruments of strategic communication for achieving development outcomes;
    Demonstrating in-depth understanding of inclusive financial markets and of one more sector critical for private sector development. Sound familiarity with PSD approaches like making markets work for poor, inclusive growth and value chains. The candidate will have to meet minimum standards for private sector accreditation (Requirements Attached);
    Ensuring timely and effective implementation of key project milestones (concept notes/business cases, periodic reviews/evaluations, forward planning, budgeting and forecasting, managing necessary hirings/procurements, tranche releases, etc) of ongoing and new programmes;
    Demonstrating high level of understanding of policy regime and political economy of Pakistan in relation to developments of markets and regulatory environment;
    Developing strong working relationship and linkages with other Team Leaders (Economic Growth, Cash Transfers) in the EGG, other groups in DFID-Pakistan and wider UK Government Departments working in Pakistan;
    Contributing to DFIDs corporate work, sharing knowledge with colleagues and participating fully in DFIDs influencing work and corporate responsibilities (e.g. briefing, Parliamentary questions

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 and support within the Economic Growth Group on the effective and efficient management of programmes.
    You will contribute to the effective programme design 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 Economics or Private Sector Development advisory cadre, for which you will need to demonstrate the technical competencies at A1 level detailed at http://dfidinsight/Stellent/groups/quest/documents/document/pub_003322.pdf
and at
http://dfidinsight/Stellent/groups/quest/documents/document/pub_003420.pdf

Candidates profile
The Team Leader must be self-driven, flexible to travel, should appreciate and strive to put in practice DFID core values (Ambition and determination to eliminate poverty, Diversity and the need to balance work and private life, Ability to work effectively with others, Desire to listen, learn and be creative, Professionalism and knowledge).

Qualifications and experience

    Post graduate degree from a recognized university in business administration, finance, economics, or social sciences;
    At least seven years work experience of the design and implementation of private and financial sector development programmes gained in government agencies, donors and/or private sector;
    Understanding of political economy and policy environment in Pakistan;
    In-depth understanding of private sectors role in growth and poverty reduction, financial sector development and regulatory policies;
    Good understanding of the functioning of private firms, business development services and markets;
    The post holder should display qualities of good leadership and a strong commitment to team work in a multi-national and multi-disciplinary environment.
    Good written and oral communication skills in English are essential, and good oral communication skills in Udru are desirable.
    Working level of computer literacy

Note: Please fill the competecy form to the best of your knowledge and ability, it has a major part in your selection


Required Skills:

The DFID core competencies are set out at http//www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/competency-framework.pdf

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

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Governance Adviser (Staff appointed in country- A1)

Job Detail
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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Infrastructure Adviser, Basic Services Group (A2)

Job Detail
Title: Infrastructure Adviser, Basic Services Group (A2)
Total Position: 1
Industry: Government
Department: Business Development
Type: Full Time/Parmanent
Location: Islamabad
Minimum Education: Masters
Degree Title: Relevant Degree
Career Level: Manager
Minimum Experience: 5 Years(Relevant Work Experience)
Salary Range: PKR. 200000 to 400000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011

Apply Online:

http://bhc.employer.pk/job



Job Description:

Background
DFID Pakistan is looking for an Infrastructure adviser to help strengthen the design and implementation of the programmes across the office.

The post is within the Reconstruction and Cash Transfers Team within the Economic Growth Group.

The Economic Growth Group consists of three teams, Macroeconomic Stability and Growth; Finance, Markets and Jobs; Reconstruction and Cash Transfers. The Reconstruction and Cash Transfers team also includes a Team Leader, a SAIC Social Development Adviser, B1 Deputy Programme Manager and B2 Programme Officer. The teams mandate includes two infrastructure reconstruction projects, in response to the 2005 Pakistan earthquake and the conflict in the Border Areas (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA) and the development of DFIDs cash transfers programme in Pakistan.

Reporting lines
The Infrastructure adviser will report to the Team Leader of the Reconstruction and Cash Transfers Team within the Economic Growth Group, but will be expected to provide inputs to all three groups (Economic Growth, Basic Services and Governance) as required. Technical quality assurance will be provided by a UK-based Senior Infrastructure Adviser covering Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Key Objective

    Act as lead adviser for DFIDs ongoing post-earthquake and post-conflict reconstruction programmes.
    Ensure that all infrastructure aspects of DFID Pakistan programmes are given due attention during programme design and implementation, to ensure their suitability for purpose and cost-effectiveness.
    Ensure that as far as possible DFID-funded infrastructure adopts environmentally sustainable materials and technologies, is well adapted to potential climate change and is resilient to possible future shocks.
    Provide analysis and reporting on broader infrastructural issues affecting the economy and poverty reduction in Pakistan, such as energy, water resources and water supply and sanitation, including contributing on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) aspects to the work on nutrition being led by the Basic Services Group.
    It would also be an advantage if the post-holder was able to lead on climate and environment issues for the office, including Climate and Environment Assessments and Assurance Notes for all DFID Pakistan business cases, together with required follow-up action.

Specific tasks will include but not be restricted to:

    Assist with the appointment and oversight of a suitable Technical Assistance Consulting Engineering firm to manage the 60 million school construction component of DFIDs support for the Education Sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
    Act as lead adviser for DFIDs support for Vital Transport and Education Infrastructure in Border Areas project, which is providing steel bridge kits and semi-permanent schools to replace those damaged by conflict.
    Act as lead adviser for the concluding stage of DFIDs support for post-2005 earthquake reconstruction.
    Provide infrastructure advice as required across the DFID Pakistan programme, including in support of the Border Areas Multi-Donor Trust Fund, and education programmes in Punjab and Sindh.
    Advise on how beneficiaries of DFID-supported cash transfer programmes can gain access to appropriate technologies e.g. for housing.
    Liaise on water resources issues with Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and DFID colleagues including those working on the South Asia Water Initiative from the UK Climate Change and Energy Unit in New Delhi.
    Contribute as required to corporate reporting, including e.g. on progress against water and sanitation Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
    Effectively liaise with a wide range of contacts within the Government of Pakistan, the UK Government, donors, and international and national NGOs in Pakistan.

Programme Management:
You will be required to:

    Follow DFID corporate policy (including the DFID Blue Book).
    Provide technical advice, support and cover to other programme leads (both other advisers and programme staff) on the effective and efficient management of programmes.
    Contribute to the effective programme design working closely with other advisers across the office; and bring experience, best practice and lessons learnt from DFID and other donors programmes.
    Contribute to drafting clear and concise project documentation (submissions, business cases etc) and other written work for submission to senior management.
    Monitor the results of programmes, including their contribution to the DFID Pakistan results framework.
    Contribute to planning for and participating in Annual Reviews, Mid-term Evaluations and Project Completion Reviews.
    Ensure that all documentation is placed on DFIDs electronic document and records management system (QUEST).
    Lead and/or participate in programme field visits, subject to the security situation.

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
It is not anticipated that this position will include line management responsibilities, but you will be expected to support colleagues wherever appropriate in their performance and professional development, including through 360 degree feedback.

Communications
You will work with the Communications team to promote achievements and lessons learnt, drafting good and concise website articles and other communications materials as necessary.

Cross DFID Pakistan Initiatives
You will take an active part in cross-DFID Pakistan initiatives as required (e.g. Portfolio Reviews, Learning and Development Committee, Change Management Team).
As an infrastructure adviser you will be an accredited member of DFIDs Infrastructure advisory cadre, for which you will need to fulfil the requirements of the cadres competency framework. These are summarised as:

    Knowledge of using infrastructure to support shared and sustainable growth (macro)
    Knowledge of the options for pro-poor infrastructure service delivery (micro)
    Knowledge of infrastructure provision in state rebuilding situations (fragile states)
    Knowledge of infrastructure and climate change
    Knowledge in specific technical areas (as required by the post)

Furthermore there are four areas of knowledge and skills are common to all advisory groups. These are intended to add value to DFIDs professional advisory skill base and the ability of advisers to meet business needs. They are:

Knowledge and understanding of international aid
Collating, analysing and presenting evidence/research using statistical and wider analytical skills
Economic concepts, appraisal and value for money
Evaluation and results

Details of DFIDs infrastructure advisory competencies are given here:
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/Advisers/technical-competencies-infrastructure.pdf

To lead on climate and environmental issues, including Climate and Environment Assessments and Assurance Notes for business cases, you will also need to be accredited or at least affiliated to the DFID Climate and Environment advisory cadre, with its own competency framework.

Details of DFIDs climate and environment advisory competencies are given here:
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/Advisers/technical-competencies-climate-environment-advisers.pdf

These general and technical competencies will be the basis of selection decisions.

Training and career development

DFID places great value on staff development and there will be opportunities to learn on the job, and on formal training courses, both in the region and in the UK.

Strengthening professionalism is central to DFIDs aim of improving its development results. From 2011/12 all DFID advisers are required to spend at least 10% of their time on cadre related professional work beyond their immediate job objectives, with emphasis on: (a) tasks that add value to DFIDs work as a whole; (b) sharing and building technical knowledge across the organisation; and (c) reciprocity between teams/offices.

To assist a transparent and systematic approach to increasing the skills that DFID needs, Continuous Professional Development Logs are being introduced for all cadres in the 2011/12 reporting year. These will be in the form of an online log that records individual learning objectives and progress against these, to be reviewed by a senior adviser or named quality assurer on a regular basis with end of year sign off.
Candidates profile

A science based first degree and a second degree [Masters or PhD] in an infrastructure relevant sector is a requirement for DFID infrastructure advisers.

Furthermore candidates must have 3 years or more practical work experience in core and specific technical knowledge areas, in a government, research, NGO or commercial setting.

Candidates should demonstrate:

    The required technical competencies with sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge to, understand and respond to new developments; establish credibility with counterparts, and contribute to shared knowledge and best practice;
    Experience of engaging with government and civil society at federal, provincial and local level;
    An in-depth knowledge of infrastructure and 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
    Experience of developing and working to logical frameworks and of broader project cycle management
    Strong verbal and written English skills and a track record of presenting ideas in a written format either as research papers or briefs for government or donor agencies.

Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge as it has a major part in the selection

Required Skills:

Competencies

The full range of DFID competencies (http//www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/recruitment/competency-framework.pdf)
is required, and in particular

- Planning and delivery of work;
- Analysis and use of information;
- Decision making;
- Working with others;
- Communicating with others

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Social Development Adviser, Conflict Reduction Team, Staff Appointed In Country (SAIC) - A2

Job Detail
Title: Social Development Adviser, Conflict Reduction Team, Staff Appointed In Country (SAIC) - A2
Total Position: 1
Industry: Government
Department: Planning & Development
Type: Full Time/Parmanent
Location: Islamabad
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Degree Title: Graduate and post-graduate degrees (or equivalent) in social sciences (such as anthropology, sociology, political science, social policy, human geography)
Career Level: Manager
Minimum Experience: 4 Years(at least 4 years experience of working in applied social analysis in Pakistan, including social research experience.)
Salary Range: PKR. 200000 to 400000/month
Apply By: Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 26, 2011

Apply Online:

http://bhc.employer.pk/job


Job Description:

Background
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Development Adviser to work on Conflict issues in a challenging and interesting environment and to contribute to reducing vulnerability and conflict and improving citizen security in Pakistan. The post involves dealing with a wide range of complex issues, including strengthening DFID support for governance in the Border Areas, championing the needs of the poor and excluded in security sector policies, and developing strategies to build the roles and voices of all citizens in local, provincial and national governments.
DFID Social Development Advisers (SDAs) work across specialist areas to ensure that strategies, policies and programmes are informed by the realities of poor peoples lives and by an understanding of the social and political structures and processes that drive or constrain progress for different groups. SDAs provide innovative, practical solutions that enhance options and opportunities for poor women, men, girls and boys. Candidates for this post will be expected to demonstrate that they have direct experience of social research, and competency as an applied social analyst in conflict reduction and peace-building contexts. They should be able to articulate results and evidence clearly and concisely.

Key Objectives
The post-holder will play a leading role in the Conflict Reduction team in the Governance Group, and will offer social development advice to the team and to the British High Commission (BHC) when requested. S/he will work proactively on the design, implementation and monitoring of programmes, as well as on the reporting of results and analysis and articulation of evidence. S/he will occasionally have a representational role, working with Government counterparts at all levels, donors and citizens organisations.
The post-holder will support social development aspects of the Conflict Reduction team programmes, principally but not exclusively focused on the team priority areas in FATA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, AJK and Punjab. S/he will also be asked to contribute advice to other DFID programmes on occasions, both inside and outside of Pakistan.

The Main Duties Of The Post Holder Include:
1. Providing timely and effective advice, evidence based analysis, and the articulation of that evidence into results, to the Conflict Reduction team, reflecting the needs of poor and excluded citizens under the themes of:

    Conflict reduction, peace-building and stabilisation;
    Citizens voice and accountability, participation and roles in peace-building;
    Countering radicalisation (with a focus on youth);
    Enabling access to justice and the rule of law;
    Strengthening livelihoods in conflict prone areas; and
    Realisation and protection of human rights and freedoms, particularly in relation to gender and other forms of social exclusion in Pakistan (with a particular focus on womens and girls vulnerabilities in conflict areas);

2. Developing and maintaining contact with a wide range of actors among government departments, donors, and international and national NGOs, and working closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at post and with a wide range of UK teams in London including the Stabilisation Unit. Specifically, leading for DFID on Mission wide countering radicalisation work through the Conflict Pool and ensuring effective DFID contributions to policy dialogue on the above themes (in close liaison with the Conflict Adviser).
3. Supporting the wider Governance Group by contributing

    Social development technical advice and robust evidence to the formulation of innovative and workable solutions to match emerging priorities;
    Contributing as required to aspects of corporate reporting including briefing, Annual Reviews, Mid-term Evaluations and End of Project Reviews to ensure the achievement of Value for Money in the teams programmes to ensure the teams inputs are delivered on time and to the required standards;
    Working with DFID staff to ensure that gender perspectives are adequately reflected and monitored in the Groups results tracker.
    Working with all DFID P SDAs to i) strengthen the sharing of SD advice and guidance within DFID P; ii) maximise contributions to the global SDA cadre; and iii) provide substantive contributions to SD cadre events;
    Supporting the maximisation of synergies between the Conflict Reduction team programmes, other DFID Pakistan programmes, as well as those of key external partners; and
    Contributing to DFIDP communications effort, including meeting significant briefing demands on occasions.

Reporting lines
The adviser will report to the Team Leader, Conflict Reduction Team (within the Governance Group). The DFID Senior SDA will be an additional reporting officer, and the Head of Governance Group will be the Quality Assurer.

Competences will be tested at interview, together with the professional competences expected of an A2 Social Development Adviser, which are:

    Social and political analysis (significant experience of applied analysis in Pakistan, presentation of evidence and ability to anticipate and respond to new trends and policy challenges)
    Poverty analysis and monitoring
    Technical knowledge of core social development agendas, including inequality, exclusion, gender relationships, citizens voice, community empowerment and participation.
    Application of social and political analysis to core development policy areas especially in conflict reduction and peace-building, social policy and social protection
    Knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda/ International development system/Institutional and organisational knowledge

Candidates profile

    For the successful candidate, direct experience of social research and policy implementation in conflict prone geographical zones are required, together with proven experience demonstrating competency as an applied social analyst. Candidates should demonstrate the required technical competencies with sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge to be able to:
    present evidence and arguments for solutions which reflect the needs of the poorest and more excluded groups in Pakistan.
    apply a clear understanding of the links between gender equality, poverty reduction, social inclusion, development and peace-building in Pakistan;
    display the capacity to establish credibility with counterparts (including the police and military) and contribute to shared knowledge and best practice;
    engage with government and civil society at all levels;
    apply their 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, plus 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 and evidence in written format either as research papers or briefs for government or donor agencies. S/he will be fluent in spoken and written Urdu and will possibly have knowledge of local languages other than Urdu.
    Graduate and post-graduate degrees (or equivalent) in social sciences (such as anthropology, sociology, political science, social policy, human geography) are required along with at least 4 years experience of working in applied social analysis in Pakistan, including social research experience.

Social Development and what Social Development Advisers (SDAs) bring in DFID

Social Development is people-centred development - development that ensures that all women, men, girls and boys contribute to, benefit from and are empowered by processes of just, inclusive and sustainable change.

SDAs ensure that the UKs development assistance delivers results with and for the people it is most intended to reach - the poorest, the vulnerable and the excluded.

SDAs ensure that strategies, policies and programmes are informed by the realities of poor peoples lives and by an understanding of the social and political structures and processes that drive or constrain progress for different groups. Our analysis and the approaches we champion aim to increase the voice of and accountability to poor people. We provide innovative, practical solutions, enhancing options and opportunities for poor women, men, girls and boys. We both generate and apply evidence, bringing skills in rigorous qualitative and quantitative research and impact assessment. As a result we make a unique contribution to understanding what works, where and why. And we demonstrate the returns on DFIDs investment of more effective action.

SDAs lead on important national and global processes and agendas. These can be macro-policies and processes promoting equity and inclusion, for example poverty reduction strategies, multi-sector gender equality policies and aid effectiveness processes.. Or they can be targeted more directly at poverty reduction and empowerment, for example leading on social protection strategies and cash transfer programmes, action to tackle violence against women and support for enhanced accountability and transparency.

SDAs apply our skills to add value to other DFID and key partner priorities. We work in a very wide range of technical areas and often have significant specialist knowledge and skills in some of these. For example, we can help: build community-led development models that work in - and beyond - fragile states; ensure health and education outcomes are equitable and remove barriers to access to basic services; ensure growth is inclusive and policies and programmes build assets that can be controlled by women and girls; and enhance the effectiveness of climate change adaptation and mitigation work.

At different levels across the cadre, DFIDs SDAs work across the world bringing technical and core competencies that enable us to:

    Provide strong leadership in key areas;
    Recognise complexity, analyse and act;
    Crosscut effectively and influence others;
    Articulate and demonstrate clear results; and
    Build networks and partnerships to leverage greater results.

Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge, it has a major part in your selection

Required Skills:

Competences
The full range of DFID competences is required, and in particular
- Planning and delivery of work Level 4
- Analysis and use of information Level 4
- Communicating with others Level 4
- Working with others Level 4
- Influencing Level 4

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Governance Adviser in the Democracy and Accountability team, DFID Pakistan (A2)

Job Detail
Title: Governance Adviser in the Democracy and Accountability team, DFID Pakistan (A2)
Total Position: 1
Industry: Government
Department: Planning & Development
Type: Full Time/Parmanent
Location: Islamabad
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Degree Title: Relevant Degree
Career Level: Manager
Minimum Experience: 4 Years(Experience of Public Sector Financial Management)
Salary Range: PKR. 200000 to 400000/month
Apply By:   Jun 3, 2011
Posted On: May 21, 2011

Apply Online:

http://bhc.employer.pk/job

Job Description:

Background
A stable, prosperous and democratic Pakistan is a top priority for the UKs development and wider national interests. To help deliver that, DFID Pakistan has set itself four objectives: (i) building peace and stability across the region, (ii) strengthening democracy; (iii) supporting economic growth and (iv) helping the state to deliver better services to the poor. These four objectives were agreed by the National Security Council in July 2010.

But Pakistan faces enormous challenges: a fragile economy, precarious governance, infrastructure constraints, off-track MDGs and deep conflict/humanitarian challenges. This years disastrous floods have exacerbated this and threaten to undermine progress.

Following the Bilateral Aid Review it is likely that Pakistan will become one of DFIDs largest offices, with the resources and manpower to have a real impact on these challenges. That will place a premium on effective planning, strong and disciplined programme management systems and robust monitoring of results. Within this framework, staff in the new DFID Pakistan Governance Group have taken responsibility for an expanding portfolio covering democracy, local governance, community empowerment, social inclusion and gender, voice and accountability, conflict reduction, peace-building, and sub national governance. This post will be at the centre of ensuring that Governance group activities are robustly planned, relevant, inclusive, and results driven.

Key Objectives
The post-holder will play a leading role in the Democracy and Accountability (D&A) team in the Governance Group, and will offer governance advice to the team and to the British High Commission (BHC) when requested. The post holder will proactively work on the design, implementation and monitoring of programmes, as well as reporting and analysis of results. S/he will occasionally have a representational role, working with Government counterparts at all levels, other donors and citizens organisations.

The post-holder will support governance aspects of the Democracy and Accountability team programmes, principally but not exclusively focused on the DFID focal provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. S/he will also be asked to contribute advice to other DFID programmes on occasions. Experience of statistics and results would be preferable.

Job Description/duties

Following DFID corporate policy, the post holder will:
1. D&A Governance Adviser: leadership and management

    Articulate, review and communicate strategic directions of D&A programmes in line with the team business plan.
    Participate in and contribute to regular team meetings against team business plan.
    Support compliance with corporate requirements around portfolio quality, programme management, reporting and the results agenda.
    Contribute to DFIDP communications effort, including meeting significant briefing demands on occasions
    Commission and oversee governance and political economy analysis to support programmes.
    Support development of governance and political economy analyses to support programmes.

2. D&A Governance Adviser programme delivery

    Support the design and implementation of new and ongoing programmes in the D&A team around thematic areas of democracy, decentralisation, local governance, elections and local level voice and accountability.
    Ensure effective DFID contribution to policy dialogue on the above themes and decentralisation (in close liaison with the Political Adviser)
    Ensure that programmes are clearly located within the ongoing decentralisation agenda at provincial and district levels
    Draft clear and concise project documentation (submissions, project reviews etc) and other written work; and quality assure these before submission to senior management.
    Contribute to ensuring compliance with the D&A team results agenda, including the definition of key outcomes for the teams programmes for each financial year and contributions to their achievement.
    Support maximisation of synergies between DFID governance programmes and those of key partners, notably Asia Development Bank, World Bank, EU and USAID.

3. D&A Governance Adviser - productive working relationships

    Sit on and actively participate in the Donor Governance Group (one of the key co-ordination mechanisms on governance issues).
    Work closely with and ensure that the British High Commission team remains supportive, contributes actively to DFID-P work on governance and that relevant BHC projects and programmes are coherent.
    Collaborate with the DFID-P Senior Governance Adviser, the Political Adviser and other Governance Group teams on underpinning analysis and management of key governance issues.
    On occasions, provide cross-cutting governance inputs to Basic Services and Economic Growth teams particularly on issues of service delivery and accountability.

4. Contribution to central DFID departments and the Governance cadre.

    Provide substantive contributions to governance cadre events and processes when requested.
    Provide constructive and timely inputs in response to requests from West Asia Division, Asia Regional team, Policy Division, Governance Head of Profession and Top Management Group.

Additional generic tasks will include but not be restricted to:
Programme Management:

    Contribute to DFID corporate policy
    Contribute to effective programme design, working closely with advisers across the office.
    Bring experience, best practice and lessons learnt from other DFID and other donors programmes.
    Play a role in quality assuring documentation before submission to senior management.
    Ensure documentation is saved on the electronic system at the appropriate time.
    Ensure compliance with the DFID Results agenda.
    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.

Communications
Work proactively with the Communications team to promote examples of achievements and lessons learnt from programmes, and draft 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, Programme Board meetings.

Governance Skills Required (Person Specification)
Essential

    Broad and deep knowledge and experience across Pakistans governance and decentralisation agendas at federal and local levels, and strong technical competencies around (competences in italics are prioritised):
    Strengthening and reform of democratic systems and the functioning of local government and decentralised systems in rapidly changing environments.
    Understanding of issues that contribute to state fragility, such as political, economic and social exclusion, inequality between groups, disputes over natural resources, and human rights failures
    Realisation and protection of human rights and freedoms, particularly in relation to gender and other forms of social exclusion in Pakistan.
    State building and human security in Pakistan, including citizens involvement in peace-building at national and local levels.
    Demand side governance, the roles of citizens (men and women) and citizens groups, networks and organisations in holding leaders, governments, elites and public organisations to account.
    Building responsiveness of leaders in relation to the needs and rights of citizens over use of revenues, expenditure priorities and the delivery of essential services, especially at local level.
    Building the ability and authority of leaders, governments and public organisations to implement policies and programmes
    Promotion of pro-poor and gender equitable growth, in areas such as employment, and access to assets and services.
    Conflict and the drivers of conflict, and building conflict sensitivity into programmes.
    Institutional appraisal and development

You will need to be comfortable and experienced working on governance issues with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, DFID senior management and with senior partners in the Pakistan government and in other diplomatic missions and development agencies. You will also need to be able to work with community groups, civil society organisations and local officials. Fluent written and spoken Urdu and English are essential.

Desirable

    Knowledge of South Asia governance issues outside of Pakistan
    Knowledge of local languages other than Urdu
    Experience of Public Sector Financial Management

Reporting
The post holder will report to the Team Leader of the Democracy and Accountability team.

    Articulate, review and communicate strategic directions of D&A programmes in line with the team business plan.
    Participate in and contribute to regular team meetings against team business plan.
    Support compliance with corporate requirements around portfolio quality, programme management, reporting and the results agenda.
    Contribute to DFIDP communications effort, including meeting significant briefing demands on occasions
    Commission and oversee governance and political economy analysis to support programmes.
    Support development of governance and political economy analyses to support programmes.

2. D&A Governance Adviser programme delivery

    Support the design and implementation of new and ongoing programmes in the D&A team around thematic areas of democracy, decentralisation, local governance, elections and local level voice and accountability.
    Ensure effective DFID contribution to policy dialogue on the above themes and decentralisation (in close liaison with the Political Adviser)
    Ensure that programmes are clearly located within the ongoing decentralisation agenda at provincial and district levels
    Draft clear and concise project documentation (submissions, project reviews etc) and other written work; and quality assure these before submission to senior management.
    Contribute to ensuring compliance with the D&A team results agenda, including the definition of key outcomes for the teams programmes for each financial year and contributions to their achievement.
    Support maximisation of synergies between DFID governance programmes and those of key partners, notably Asia Development Bank, World Bank, EU and USAID.

3. D&A Governance Adviser - productive working relationships

    Sit on and actively participate in the Donor Governance Group (one of the key co-ordination mechanisms on governance issues).
    Work closely with and ensure that the British High Commission team remains supportive, contributes actively to DFID-P work on governance and that relevant BHC projects and programmes are coherent.
    Collaborate with the DFID-P Senior Governance Adviser, the Political Adviser and other Governance Group teams on underpinning analysis and management of key governance issues.
    On occasions, provide cross-cutting governance inputs to Basic Services and Economic Growth teams particularly on issues of service delivery and accountability.

4. Contribution to central DFID departments and the Governance cadre.

    Provide substantive contributions to governance cadre events and processes when requested.
    Provide constructive and timely inputs in response to requests from West Asia Division, Asia Regional team, Policy Division, Governance Head of Profession and Top Management Group.

Additional generic tasks will include but not be restricted to:
Programme Management:

    Contribute to DFID corporate policy
    Contribute to effective programme design, working closely with advisers across the office.
    Bring experience, best practice and lessons learnt from other DFID and other donors programmes.
    Play a role in quality assuring documentation before submission to senior management.
    Ensure documentation is saved on the electronic system at the appropriate time.
    Ensure compliance with the DFID Results agenda.
    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.

Communications
Work proactively with the Communications team to promote examples of achievements and lessons learnt from programmes, and draft 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, Programme Board meetings.

Governance Skills Required (Person Specification)
Essential
Broad and deep knowledge and experience across Pakistans governance and decentralisation agendas at federal and local levels, and strong technical competencies around (competences in italics are prioritised):

    Strengthening and reform of democratic systems and the functioning of local government and decentralised systems in rapidly changing environments.
    Understanding of issues that contribute to state fragility, such as political, economic and social exclusion, inequality between groups, disputes over natural resources, and human rights failures
    Realisation and protection of human rights and freedoms, particularly in relation to gender and other forms of social exclusion in Pakistan.
    State building and human security in Pakistan, including citizens involvement in peace-building at national and local levels.
    Demand side governance, the roles of citizens (men and women) and citizens groups, networks and organisations in holding leaders, governments, elites and public organisations to account.
    Building responsiveness of leaders in relation to the needs and rights of citizens over use of revenues, expenditure priorities and the delivery of essential services, especially at local level.
    Building the ability and authority of leaders, governments and public organisations to implement policies and programmes
    Promotion of pro-poor and gender equitable growth, in areas such as employment, and access to assets and services.
    Conflict and the drivers of conflict, and building conflict sensitivity into programmes.
    Institutional appraisal and development

You will need to be comfortable and experienced working on governance issues with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, DFID senior management and with senior partners in the Pakistan government and in other diplomatic missions and development agencies. You will also need to be able to work with community groups, civil society organisations and local officials. Fluent written and spoken Urdu and English are essential.

Desirable

    Knowledge of South Asia governance issues outside of Pakistan
    Knowledge of local languages other than Urdu
    Experience of Public Sector Financial Management

Reporting
The post holder will report to the Team Leader of the Democracy and Accountability team.

Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge, it has major role in your selection

Required Skills:

The full range of DFID competencies is required, and in particular

Planning and Delivery of Work
Level Core Competency 1

Influencing
Level Core Competency 2

Analysis and Use of Information
Level Core Competency 3

Working with Others
Level Core Competency 4

Communication with Others
Level Core Competency 5

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Provincial Representative, Punjab (A2)

Job Detail

Title:             Provincial Representative, Punjab (A2)
Total Position:     1
Industry:         Government
Department:         Public Relations
Type: Full         Time/Parmanent
Location:         Islamabad
Minimum Education:     Masters
Degree Title:         Relevant Degree
Career Level:         Manager
Minimum Experience:     4 Years(Relevant Work Experience)
Salary Range:         PKR. 200000 to 400000/month
Apply By:         Jun 3, 2011
Posted On:         May 26, 2011


Job Description:

Background
A stable, prosperous and democratic Pakistan is a top priority for the UKs development and wider national interests. To help deliver that, DFID Pakistan has set itself four objectives: (i) building peace and stability across the region, (ii) strengthening democracy; (iii) supporting economic growth and (iv) helping the state to deliver better services to the poor. These four objectives were agreed by the National Security Council in July 2010.

But Pakistan faces enormous challenges: a fragile economy, precarious governance, infrastructure constraints, off-track MDGs and deep conflict/humanitarian challenges. This years disastrous floods have exacerbated this and threaten to undermine progress.

Following the Bilateral Aid Review it is likely that Pakistan will become one of DFIDs largest offices, with the resources and manpower to have a real impact on these challenges. That will place a premium on effective planning, strong and disciplined programme management systems and robust results monitoring. This post will be at the centre of that. Operating across the office, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring DFID Pakistan is focused on delivery. Internally, that will require proactive business planning, risk management and driving results throughout the portfolio. Externally, it will require working with the Government of Pakistan and donors to strengthen their results focus. It is a high-profile opportunity to build strong corporate and management experience.

The postholder will bring a positive, proactive and can-do attitude to the role. He/she must have demonstrated an ability to work under high-pressure in a fast-moving situation and to juggle a varied workload. Prioritisation, strong organisational skills and line management experience will be critical. Experience of statistics and results would be preferable.

Reporting lines
The adviser will report to the Team Leader for Sub National Governance with the Governance Group Head acting as Quality Assuror and Head of Profession as an additional reporting officer.

Job Description/duties

1. Representing DFID with Punjab government

    Establish a good understanding of the workings of the Punjab government and its political economy
    Develop a good working relationship with the Punjab government and be able to articulate DFIDs broad based support to the province
    Develop and manage a PMU support mechanism, in line with other donors, to help the Government of Punjab effect real change.
    Support and give guidance to DFID and its programmes on Punjab governance and political economy

2. Punjab SNG Capability management

    Establish, articulate, review and maintain strategic direction of SNG Capability programme in Punjab in line with business plan.
    Following the Blue Book and other corporate policy documents, you will have oversight of all administration, results matrices, procurement, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring impact, value for money and transparency.
    Regular one to one meetings with direct reportees and ensure that all PMF requirements are completed in a timely fashion.
    Compliance with corporate requirements around systems use and maintenance, portfolio quality, programme management and reporting.
    Full contribution to DFIDP communications effort, including meeting significant briefing demands
    Work closely with and ensure that High Commission team remain supportive and actively contributing to DFID-P work on in Punjab.

3. SNG Capability programme delivery

    Contribute to the design and implementation of the new SNG Capability programmes supporting the Punjab Provincial Governments.
    Oversee and develop ongoing programmes of support to Punjab Public Finance Management Strategy and strengthening local level accountability.
    Ensure effective DFID contribution to policy dialogue on decentralisation, PFM and capacity building.
    Ensure compliance with the results agenda. Working closely with the DFID Results and Evaluation Team, you will help define the key outcomes for the teams programmes for each financial year and ensure achievement of these outcomes and report these to the Office.
    Maximise synergy between DFID governance programmes and the education and health programmes in Punjab.

4. Contribution to central DFID departments and the Governance cadre.

    Contribution to governance cadre events/processes
    Constructive and timely inputs in response to all requests from West Asia Division, Policy Division, Governance HoP and TMG.
    Personal Qualities and Skills Required (Person Specification)
    You will have strong skills and experience in leadership and management. You will have a commitment to inspiring, motivating, coaching and developing your direct reportees. You will be interested in issues of corporate management, policy and programming, able to add value to management discussions on all of these issues and to take joint responsibility for implementation of management decisions, once taken.
    You will need to be comfortable and experienced working on political governance issues with the FCO, DFID senior management and with senior partners in the Pakistan government and in other diplomatic missions and development agencies.
    You will need breadth of knowledge and experience across DFIDs governance agenda. You will require particularly strong technical competencies around:

    Strengthening and reform of political systems
    State building and Human Security
    Public Sector Governance and Delivery of Essential Services
    Realisation and Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms
    Efficient and Effective Public Sector Financial Management

Note: Please fill the competency form to the best of your ability and knowledge. It has a major role in selection

Required Skills:

The full range of DFID competencies is required, and in particular

Planning and Delivery of Work
Level Core Competency 1

Influencing
Level Core Competency 2

Analysis and Use of Information
Level Core Competency 3

Working with Others
Level Core Competency 4

Communication with Others
Level Core Competency 5

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