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.
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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