| Industry: |
N.G.O./Social Services |
| Functional Area: |
Planning & Development |
| Total Position: |
1 |
| Job Type: |
Full Time/Permanent
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| Job Location: |
Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Gender: |
Doesn't Matter |
| Minimum Education: |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Degree Title: |
Minimum of Bachelors degree in Social Sciences preferably in Economics or Rural Development |
| Career Level: |
Manager |
| Minimum Experience: |
5 Years (5 years of relevant experience in the development sector) |
| Apply By: |
Jun 15, 2012 |
| Job Posting Date: |
May 25, 2012 |
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| Job Description: |
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AGA KHAN FOUNDATION(Pakistan)- The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a private, non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill-health with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous and other resource poor regions, primarily in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its main areas of focus are education, health, rural development, environment and strengthening civil society
- AKF(P) is seeking high caliber professionals for the USAID funded Project, Satpara Irrigation & Agriculture Development Project (SIADP) located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. The main components of the Project are: Efficient use of on farm water, Enhancing Productivity of High-Value Horticulture and Dairy Products, Enhancing Processing and Marketing Capacity of the Area, and Creating an Enabling Environment for the Agriculture Sector to Grow. The project will involve: strengthening governance, private sector development, agriculture and micro-finance
Job Description- The incumbent will report to the Director Rural Development and will play a key role for the Satpara Project
Main Duties & Responsibilities:- Provide leadership and oversight for programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
- To ensure timely delivery of Programme related documentation and will be the responsible person for reviewing regular progress reports for the senior management
- To provide technical assistance and coordination support to partners in the preparation of annual work plans and assists in the design of project implementation strategies and budgets.
- To provide support to the project and ensuring information-sharing, integrated planning across all Programme components and implementers
Required Qualifications:- The incumbent should have a minimum of Bachelors degree in Social Sciences preferably in Economics or Rural Development
- 5 years of relevant experience in the development sector and demonstrated experience in programme/project management
- Working knowledge of development interventions relating to governance, economic development and private sector development is desirable.
- Candidates with good written & spoken English, excellent interpersonal skills, analytical capacity to synthesize & knowledge of MS Office, flexibility to travel and ability to work in a diversified team environment are encouraged to apply
- AKF(P) offers a competitive remuneration package and conducive working environment.
- We are an equal opportunity employer - females are encouraged to apply.
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