Following are Intern’s responsibilities in the food security and agriculture livelihoods projects/programs in ACTED  KPK:

A. General

B. Specific responsibilities

D. Coordination:

E. Required personal and professional qualities

The program Intern will be appraised on their personal and professional qualifications:

Position Title: Bannu Shelter Senior Project Officer
Department: Programming/Emergency Response
Location Bannu, KPK
Reports To: Bannu Shelter Program Manager

Background: CRS Pakistan is currently working in the following sectors: education, drought mitigation, WASH, livelihoods, and protection sectors. Alongside this, CRS continues to work in the areas of emergency response and disaster preparedness & mitigation. CRS main office is located in Islamabad with sub-offices in Sukkur- Sindh Province, Besham- KPK Province and Quetta (Baluchistan Province).

Starting in November 2014, CRS will implement a 6-month emergency response project in Bannu, KPK, that addresses Temporarily Displaced Person’s (TDPs) two main priorities: living in safe and appropriate shelter and procuring essential NFI items to help cope with the cold winter months. CRS and PREPARED will prioritize portability in its approach, providing households with shelter materials and a selection of durable NFIs (blankets, floor mats, etc.) that can be carried back and used in NWA.

In all of its programming, CRS/Pakistan seeks to maximize beneficiary choice, community contribution to relief efforts, and efficiency. For this reason, CRS will adopt market-based approaches for both shelter and NFI activities, relying on a voucher methodology that has proven successful both in the Bannu context and across the country. For this proposal CRS and PREPARED examined the feasibility of direct distribution, vouchers, and cash grants and found that vouchers would be the most appropriate.

Job Summary:

The shelter Senior Project Officer is responsible for working with CRS and implementing partner project teams as well as local communities to promote high-quality implementation and management of the Bannu Shelter Program.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Support for Project Start-up and Implementation
Under supervision of the Program Manager, coordinate with PREPARED field staff to promote high-quality project start-up and implementation, including the following areas
- Participate in project planning, providing input as requested into the development of activities, schedules, and documentation procedures.
- Ensure that partner staff have working knowledge and understanding of project objectives, activities, management, and M&E tools including: community mobilization, beneficiary registration and selection, voucher distribution and redemption, construction, quality control and beneficiary feedback mechanisms, and payment support documentation.
- Assist in project implementation and monitoring as needed to ensure that communities understand the project goals, activities, and approaches, and that communities and community leaders are appropriately engaged in the project, that beneficiaries are being selected according to project criteria, are receiving quality materials, and are able to construct shelters according to design.

Support for Monitoring and Evaluation
Coordinate with Program Manager and CRS and implementing partner project teams to ensure that project related information is being collected, managed, shared, and used to promote high-quality project implementation
- Actively support tracking of project implementation to ensure progress of activities is properly documented and taking place according to schedules.
- Support collection management of information for monitoring and evaluation
- Identify challenges in project implementation to the Program Manager and participate in regular discussions with the implementation team for addressing challenges or making improvements to project implementation.

- Provide regular written and verbal updates to the Program Manager in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.

Teamwork and Relationships
- Work closely with CRS and PREPARED staff, community leaders and community members, and vendors to create and maintain a positive working environment aimed at successful completion of project objectives and positive support to project beneficiaries.
- Contribute to the promotion of safety and security for CRS and PREPARED staff as well as beneficiaries, vendors, and community members. Report any information or concerns related to the safety and security of CRS and PREPARED staff, assets, beneficiaries, to the Program Manager.

Note on Emergency Response:

As CRS/Pakistan responds to disaster situations, staff may be called upon to support emergency operations. Willingness and flexibility to perform tasks other than described in this job description and work longer hours than normal as necessary to complete critical tasks is required.

Key Working Relationships
Internal: PM Shelter, Senior M&E Officer, Field Engineer
External: CRS partners, Other NGO actors working in the same field area.

Professional Skills
Graduate preferably MA in social sciences or any relevant field
At least three years of professional experience in any development organization Emergency experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Urdu, and Pashto
Social mobilization skills are essential
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Experience in training and providing technical support to partners/communities
Computer skills in Microsoft office products
Strong team building and management skills
Willingness to spend 80% of time in the field
Physically fit, able to hike to villages for up to 5 hours per day

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

Job Description:

Senior Manager required to support private company, including management of a number of USAID projects.

Qualifications:

- Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Must have USAID experience of at least 5 years.
- Finance background and qualifications are desirable.
- Must have good understanding and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Role and responsibilities:

- Project manager will be responsible for all aspects of a number of USAID projects.
- Responsible for liaising with operational staff and tracking all details of operational details of projects.
- Responsible for managing financial aspects of projects including planning, monitoring budgets, invoicing and all other financial issues.
- Acting as contracts manager and monitoring operational aspects are in compliance with contractual obligations.
- All other ad hoc duties in respect of various projects.
- Monitoring all legal aspects of projects.

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Applications close on 12 December 2014.

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Project Development Officer – Rawalpindi, Pakistan

CABI (http://www.cabi.org/ ) is a not-for-profit development-led organization supported by a solid scientific research base and a world class publishing service. Our mission is to improve people's lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Our work increases food security and protects biodiversity.

We have an exciting role working as a Project Development Officer based in our Regional offices in Rawalpindi

The successful candidate will become part of the Project Development Group, supporting project development with a focus on Asia, helping CABI staff to articulate project ideas, develop logical frameworks and budgets, and ensuring that monitoring and evaluation, as well as gender perspectives, are fully addressed in all CABI projects.

To apply please send the following to recruitment@cabi.org quoting job reference 65/2014 and stating where you saw this post advertised:

1) a detailed covering letter describing in full how you meet the candidate profile and to include details of your current remuneration;

2) a full Curriculum Vitae

3) the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer - referees will not be contacted without your prior permission.

Full details of the role including what we are looking for in an ideal candidate and how to apply are available from our website at http://www.cabi.org/about-cabi/work-for-us/ Post Reference Number 65/2014. Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight GMT Friday 19 December 2014 – we expect to be holding interviews in Mid-January 2015.

The overall purpose of the position is to coordinate the campaign in district Muzaffargarh at different levels, coupled with strong provincial engagement. Laise, provide support and work closely with different stakeholders. Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong background of advocacy projects management around gender-based violence issues and women’s rights.

Expression of Interest EU Legislative Strengthening Project in Pakistan We are seeking Senior Experts to provide full-time advisory services for an upcoming EC Strengthening Legislative Assemblies project in Pakistan

Project Description: The project aims to advance the functioning of Pakistan parliamentary institutions, in particular Pakistan provincial assemblies, through effective legislation, strengthened policy and budget oversight and enhanced representation. The project will be carried out in the four Provincial Capitals, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta. GRM Futures Group is seeking expression of interest from Senior Experts who have extensive experience in the components of the upcoming program namely:

Applications close on 3rd December 2014

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Relevant Experience: M.Sc/M.A from HEC recognized University with 4 years relevant experience in project Management/ Coordination in National and international Organization.

Job Description:

General Background and Position Description

USAID Power Distribution Program (PDP) is providing assistance to the government owned Power Distribution Companies of Pakistan (DISCOs), with the aim to curtail losses, enhance revenues and have a well regulated power distribution system in Pakistan.  PDP’s assistance, in its current phase, is geared towards Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) and Peshawar Electric Power Company (PESCO) and will end in Septmber 2015.

PDP is supporting PESCO improve its meter reading procedures through the implementation of Hand Held Unit (HHU) meter reading system. This system aims to improve the accuracy and speed of meter reading through the introduction of the HHU technology.

HHU field supervisor will manage a team of auditors on a day to day basis. He/She will ensure that the auditors perform as per the required standard and achieve their required target.  He/she will address issues in the field and ensure operations are running smoothly.

Relevant Experience:

Job Description:

Specific assignments of the position will be as under,

Note: Project end date is until Sept, 2015 

Relevant Experience: M.Sc/M.A from HEC recognized University with 4 years relevant experience in project Management/ Coordination in National and international Organization.

Job Description:

 Community Appraisal and Motivation Programme (CAMP) is a national non-profit and non-governmental organisation established and registered in May 2002, under the Societies Act of 1860 (Registration No. 192/5/2946). We work with some of the most underprivileged communities in Pakistan; responding to emergencies, improving access to quality health and education, creating livelihood opportunities and working closely with communities and government departments to promote human rights, peace and security.

Our Vision:To build communities where people can lead their lives with dignity, honour and without any discrimination based on class, race, religion or language.

Project/Department Objective: The Project will aim to increase and improve policy level dialogue and advocacy on women's protection issues, through the meaningful inclusion of women-led civil society, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan. This will be achieved by building capacities of selected women-led civil society organisations (CSOs), and by building and promoting a women's CSOs coalition in these areas.

Contacts/Key Relationships: Internal at CAMP: Chief Executive; directors; department heads; project/finance/admin teams

Externally: Women CSOs, Government departments, Donor, UN, NGOs/INGOs, etc.

Relevant Experience:

Job Description:

Job Title:                Project Director

Position based:     Islamabad

Department:          Program Implementation Unit

Report To:             Country Director

BACKGROUND:
An international media development organization seeks applications from qualified candidates to join a dynamic team to support the management and operations of public information media development programs.

SUMMARY:

The Project Director reports to the Country Director and Deputy Country Director and will be responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of a new Safety and Security Training Program for Journalists.  The program aims to increase journalists’ reporting capacity and their abilities to minimize physical and digital security risks in their work.  It will involve interactive training techniques tailored to address the most relevant security challenges faced by journalists in Pakistan, promote responsible reporting by journalists operating in diverse national environments and include a robust effort to increase the number of nationally available journalism security trainers. The Project Director will oversee the work of two national NGO implementing partners. The estimated duration of this project is one year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS

Please email applications along with Resume/CV to jobs.ingopk@gmail.com no later than 1700 hours on October 10, 2014 and indicate job title in the subject line. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

CABI BACKGROUND

CABI (www.cabi.org) is a not-for-profit development-led organization supported by a solid scientific research base and a world class publishing service. Our mission is to improve people's lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Our work increases food security and protects biodiversity. We have over 400 staff based in 16 countries. We have offices in Brazil, China, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, the UK and the USA.

CABI is an intergovernmental organization that can trace its origins back to 1910. Our mission and direction are influenced by government representatives from our 48 member countries who help guide the activities we undertake. These include scientific publishing, development projects and research, and microbial services. We are also leading a major new initiative, Plantwise, which aims to improve food security and the lives of the rural poor by reducing crop losses.

Publishing
We produce key scientific publications, including CAB Abstracts – the world-leading database covering agriculture and environment and Global Health - the definitive bibliographic database for public health information. We also publish multimedia compendia, books, eBooks and full text electronic resources aiming to further science and its application to real life. Behind each of our products is a team of subject specialists committed to delivering the most relevant and authoritative information to researchers worldwide.

Development projects and research
Our staff research and find solutions to agricultural and environmental problems. We use science, information and communication tools to help solve issues of global concern. Our work is arranged around four core themes:

• Commodities – we work to enable smallholder commodity farmers to compete in global markets. We diagnose and control plant pests and diseases, and help farmers get a better price for their crops. We work on crops such as coffee, cocoa, wheat, rice and cotton.

• Invasive species – we are helping to reduce the spread and impact of invasive weeds such as Japanese Knotweed, water hyacinth and insects such as coffee berry borer and cocoa pod borer. We also advise countries at a policy level about agriculture, trade and the environment.

• Knowledge for development – we work with farmers, extension workers, researchers and governments to deliver agricultural knowledge and develop communication strategies and systems.

• Knowledge management - we use information and communication technologies to provide farmers, researchers and policy makers with the information they need to make informed decisions and to lift people out of poverty.

Microbial services
We manage one of the world’s largest genetic resource collections, the UK’s National Collection of Fungus Cultures. We conduct microbiological identifications, provide cultures for sale, and offer preservation and consultancy services. We are also screening our collection, looking for natural products such as antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes.

Plantwise

Plantwise aims to increase food security by providing knowledge. It helps poor farmers in developing countries improve their livelihoods by losing less of what they grow to plant health problems. This will be achieved through expansion of the plant clinic network which CABI has already begun to establish, supported by the creation of a global knowledge bank of information on plant health, pests and diseases. Plantwise will be a global programme, comprising an integrated set of projects and activities. 

www.plantwise.org

THE ROLE

Job title: Nutrition Project Manager

Appointment: Initially a 30-month contract which may be renewed or extended subject to performance and the continuation of projects.

HAY Grade: 6

Salary: We offer a competitive package in the not-for-profit development sector.

Reporting to: Fraser Norton, Stratgeic Business Development Programme Manager

Direct reports: None

Key peer group: Mobile Operations Managers (India & Africa), Agriculture Content Specialist (India), Nutrition & Health Content Managers (India & UK)

Location: By agreement with the appointed candidate, the post may be based in our office in Accra, Ghana, New Delhi, India, Nairobi, Kenya, Rawalpindi, Pakistan or Egham or Wallingford in the UK (with up to 50% travel).

Purpose of the role

CABI is the lead partner of the consortium selected by the GSM Association1 (GSMA) to be responsible for the delivery of content for a mNutrition initiative across Africa and Asia. Under the mNutrition Initiative GSMA will, with support from the UK Government, develop and scale-up the delivery of nutrition messages through agriculture and health mobile phone platforms. The project aims to reach at least 3 million people in 10 countries in Africa (six New Alliance countries: Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and four additional nutrition priority countries: Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia); as well as four out of five countries in South Asia (tbd: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and / or Myanmar). Other consortium partners are: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), OXFAM, and the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

The Global Content Partner consortium led by CABI will develop mobile Nutrition content to promote behaviour change likely to result in improved nutrition within a household, in particular of young children. CABI is leading the overall project, and also taking the lead in 5 global work packages as well the delivery of country level activities in 4 countries – Pakistan, Myanmar, Cote d’Ivoire & Zambia. To ensure excellent delivery of this project, CABI is looking for an outstanding Project Manager with a proven track record in complex project implementation and coordination of multiple partners in the field of nutrition.

The Nutrition Project Manager will primarily support the implementation of activities at country level in the 4 countries CABI is responsible forbut will also support the Mobile Programme Manager with the overall management of the project.

This will involve working with CABI teams, local content partners and the mobile and nutrition stakeholders in the 4 target countries as well as working with the consortium partners across all 14 target countries.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage CABI’s mNutrition project activities in the 4 CABI-led countries – Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cote d’Ivoire & Zambia
• Provide guidance to consortium partners (GAIN, Oxfam, ILRI) on the creation of country specific nutrition content frameworks and ensure frameworks for all 14 target countries are of high quality
• Manage the development of specific nutrition content frameworks in CABI’s 4 lead countries on the basis of a general content framework and detailed country landscape analyses
• Establish partnerships and contracts with credible agencies/institutions in-country to guide the implementation of nutrition content services (with some support from CABI country teams and consortium partners)
• Manage the delivery of in-country workshops and accompanying materials to launch the country frameworks to the mobile, health & agri communities and deliver reporting on these workshops in the 4 countries where CABI is leading
• Lead the recruitment of local content providers in accordance to the quality standards (Service Level Agreement, Terms of Reference (TOR) and Funding Agreement (FA)) for local content partners set by the consortium in collaboration with the country offices in 4 countries where CABI is leading
• Development of work plan & budget with local content provider organisations and ongoing monitoring and review of their activities
• Support the local content provider to develop initial business case for content development (e.g. revenue share with MNO)
• Lead the planning and execution of annual country reviews (workshops) in collaboration with the country offices in the CABI lead countries
• Support local service providers in development of high quality mNutrition services in the 4 CABI lead countries and provide guidance on the creation of nutrition related mobile messaging for farmers, extension workers and other target audiences
• Maintain regular contact with project partners responsible for the implementation and technical assistance
• Ensure all project reports are submitted on a timely basis in line with the local partnership agreements, HQ requirements and the overall consortium agreement
• Ensure accurate and timely management of the funds and track budget utilization with support from the concerned persons and teams
• Support the Strategic Business Development Programme Manager on the development of human interest stories and support the convening of meetings,discussion series or any dissemination events as needed and assist in documenting the proceedings
• Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation agencies put in place by GSMA and DFID and track key indicators of relevance to CABI

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge & Skills
• In depth knowledge of nutrition specific health for women and children and nutrition-sensitive agriculture at a global level, with particular focus on application in African and South Asian countries
• Understanding of behavioural change programmes and interventions
• Ability to work with external partners in a collaborative manner, giving advice & support where needed
• Excellent project management skills and ability to demonstrate progress
• Proven skills to collaborate in and broker partnerships between entities from different sectors (government, NGO’s private sector ), and working in a multi-cultural environment and team
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Ability to prioritize multi-tasking work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Good communication skills and report writing ability (English a prerequisite, French is an advantage )
• High level of integrity and empathy
• IT literate with excellent MS Office skills

Experience
• 5 years+ of experience in managing nutrition related projects in Africa & Asia in the field of
development
• Experience of working with mobile technologies and designing/ implementing nutrition specific or nutrition sensitive interventions in the sectors of health and agriculture in developing countries is highly desirable
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural , virtual team environment is critical

Education & Qualifications
• Nutrition-related higher degree essential (e.g. MSc, PhD)

Personality Characteristics
• Strong communication skills are essential and will be key to the success of the role
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Be honest, trustworthy and respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible

NOTE
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It is expected that the post holder and CABI will adopt a flexible attitude and accept that the duties may have to be varied according to circumstances, in particular changing corporate requirements and individual development needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CABI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates  irrespective of age, gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability,  religion, sexual orientation or marital status. No applicant will be disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justified and selection will be based on merit.

By taking the CABI Equal Opportunities Survey you will be helping us to follow best practice recommendations that employers should monitor selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved. Please follow the link to take the survey.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send the following to recruitment@cabi.org quoting Job Reference 52/2014 and stating where you saw this post advertised:

1. a covering letter describing in full how you meet the candidate profile, and to include  details of your current remuneration;
2. a full Curriculum Vitae;
3. the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or  most recent employer – referees will not be contacted without your prior permission.

Please note the closing date for the receipt of applications is 17.00 BST on 24 September 2014.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send the following to recruitment@cabi.org quoting Job Reference 52/2014 and stating where you saw this post advertised:

1. a covering letter describing in full how you meet the candidate profile, and to include  details of your current remuneration;
2. a full Curriculum Vitae;
3. the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or  most recent employer – referees will not be contacted without your prior permission.

Please note the closing date for the receipt of applications is 17.00 BST on 24 September 2014.

-       Preparation of detailed project implementation work plan

-       Ensure that program implementation follows the defined strategies and methodologies

-       Guide and supervise field personnel in community based CMAM methodologies.

-       Actively participate in the development and improvement of those strategies and methodologies

-       Ensure proper management and monitoring of the entire project cycle

-       Assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation of activities

-       Assist the development of training curriculum and materials.

-       Ensure CMAM training of project and health staff in conformity with UNICEF guidelines.

-       Ensure transparency in the all the program related activities .i.e. finance logistics etc.

-       Ensure proper delivery of UNICEF supplies and record Management.

-       Ensure proper staff security measures working in close coordination with the org security Officers.

-       Facilitate relevant trainings to field staff and community members targeted by the project.

-       Collect data from the field and consolidate them in weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports

-       Ensure close coordination between all stakeholders, as and when requested by Program Coordination

-       Project reporting in line with organization and UNICEF Protocol.

-       At least a Masters Degree in Public Health / MBBS / Natural Science or other relevant educational background.

-       A minimum of 3 years working experience with community based development, preferably nutrition and health related projects.

-       Proven experience of program implementation through participatory approaches

-       Fluent in Pashto,Urdu and English.

-       Computer literate.

-       Project activités report  write.

-       Ability to organise own work and to meet deadlines

-       Ability to work both independently and in a team in sometimes difficult circumstances

-       Impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality are imperative;

-       Ability to organize and conduct training for staff and health professionals on CMAM and Infant young child feeding practices(IYCF)

-       Ability to travel to the project target area extensively

-       Endurance to absorb the work pressure with changing circumstance

Value Chain Specialist, Final Performance Evaluation, Firms Project, Pakistan

Company Profile:

MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey's international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
In June 2011, MSI was awarded a contract for the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. Under MEP, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID’s Firms Project. The project has two complementary components designed to enhance economic growth: business enabling environment and value chain development. The primary focus of the value chain development component is development of sales opportunities for private businesses in select value chains. The evaluation will focus on assessing the program’s performance from May 2009-December 2014 in achieving its program goal, objectives, and results.

Position Summary:
The local-recruited Value Chain Specialist will be part of a four member evaluation team. The Value Chain Specialist will support the team in developing and finalizing data collection instruments; overseeing and participating in data collection efforts; data analysis and report writing; and communicating results to USAID/Pakistan. The consultant is expected to be contracted for up to 78 working days and will report to the evaluation Team Leader for this assignment.

Please note: Only Pakistani citizens are eligible for this position.

Responsibilities:
• Review all relevant program documents required to understand the evaluation.
• Participate in a Team Planning Workshop in Islamabad to review the evaluation’s purpose and methodology.
• Assist with finalization of work plan and data collection instruments.
• Participate in data analysis.
• Participate in report writing.
• Participate in a debriefing sessions with USAID/Pakistan on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the evaluation.

Qualifications:
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Sciences or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in value chain development of agriculture and manufacturing sector, private sector development, enterprise development, economic and social analysis of development programs/interventions of donor funded projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to value chain development in the agriculture and manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, business models, and development approaches of value chain development/private sector development.
• Comprehensive understanding of the effects of the overall state of the Pakistani economy, economic policies, government priorities, interrelations of various government policies on SMEs with respect to growth, sales, exports, and employment.
• Experience evaluating social development programs.
• Experience evaluating USAID projects preferred.
• Well versed with the project cycle, project evaluation methods and techniques.
• Fluency in English and Urdu required.
• Applied experience working on issues related to gender in the context of economic development.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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Small and Medium Enterprises Specialist, Firms Project Final Performance Evaluation, Pakistan

Company Profile:

MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey's international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
In June 2011, MSI was awarded a contract for the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. Under MEP, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID’s Firms Project. The project has two complementary components designed to enhance economic growth: business enabling environment and value chain development. The business enabling environment component supported agricultural produce market reforms and livestock sector reforms across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan provinces. The primary focus of the value chain development component is development of sales opportunities for private businesses in select value chains. The evaluation will focus on assessing the program’s performance from May 2009-December 2014 in achieving its program goal, objectives, and results.

Position Summary:
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Specialist will be part of a four member evaluation team. The SME Specialist will support the team in developing and finalizing data collection instruments; overseeing and participating in data collection efforts; data analysis and report writing; and communicating results to USAID/Pakistan. The consultant is expected to be contracted for up to 78 working days and will report to the evaluation Team Leader for this assignment.

Please note: Only Pakistani citizens are eligible for this position.

Responsibilities:
• Review all relevant program documents required to understand the evaluation.
• Participate in a Team Planning Workshop in Islamabad to review the evaluation’s purpose and methodology.
• Assist with finalization of work plan and data collection instruments.
• Participate in data analysis.
• Participate in report writing.
• Participate in a debriefing sessions with USAID/Pakistan on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the evaluation.

Qualifications:
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Sciences or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in private sector development, small and medium enterprise development, and economic and social analysis of development programs/interventions of donor funded projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to small and medium enterprises development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, business models, and development approaches of value chain development/private sector development.
• Comprehensive understanding of the effects of the overall state of the Pakistani economy, economic policies, government priorities, interrelations of various government policies on SMEs with respect to growth, sales, exports, and employment.
• Experience evaluating social development programs.
• Experience evaluating USAID projects preferred.
• Well-versed with the project cycle, project evaluation methods and techniques.
• Fluency in English and Urdu required.
• Applied experience working on issues related to gender in the context of economic development.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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