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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Handicap International is looking for : Inclusion Technical Cell Coordinator COUNTRY : Pakistan CITY : Islamabad with frequent travels to the field Starting date : October 2014 Length of the assignment : 6 months (renewable) Closing date for application : 25th September 2014 Advertisement reference : DIR-INS-SLE-1226

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT In 2005, Pakistan suffered from the Cashmere’s earthquake which completely destroyed the infrastructures and caused a lot of victims. Handicap International (HI) was there to help communities to overcome their difficulties. Since then, HI is present in the country and has progressively developed long term actions as mentioned below: • Setting up an Inclusion Technical Cell (ITC), • Strengthening inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives, • Developing inclusive education.

JOB DESCRIPTION The ITC aims at promoting an inclusive approach for all humanitarian actors by providing training and technical backstopping whenever needed. The ITC could be activated in any intervention context. The ITC works in close collaboration with several actors: the Age and Disability Task Force (ADTF - specialized in inclusion in emergency interventions), national NGOs and DPOs.

As ITC Coordinator, you will be based in Islamabad with some field visits to project areas. You will be directly under the line management of the Program Director and manage a team of 3 persons.

Your general mission is to consolidate and strengthen the concept, the framework, and the operational guidelines of the ITC, as well as to ensure that the relevant national staff is trained to be autonomous in their activities. .

As such, your responsibilities will be divided into 4 main parts: • First of all, you are tasked to foster effective deployment and performance of the teams by using strong management mechanisms.
• You are in charge of coaching and training key national staff in order for them to become sufficiently autonomous in carrying out their work. • Then, it is necessary to coordinate the several departments of the ITC through clear guidance and follow-up the actions as well as communication with all partners of the ITC.
• Lastly, you have to care of the effectiveness and the continuous improvement of the ITC’s inclusive approaches by implementing the best practices.

CANDIDATE PROFILE You have: • A University degree in a disability-related discipline • A minimum of 5 years proven experience in the inclusion, disability inclusion, humanitarian and development field, in both a management and technical capacity • Experience in applying participatory methods and managing partnerships in a empowering manner • A broad understanding of disability, development, emergency and human rights issues • Coaching and mentoring skills

You are: • Experimented in living and adapting successfully to multicultural environment and to Islamic culture • Able to work independently & as a team member • Known to be field work oriented, flexible, diplomatic, creative, patient and dynamic • Able to adapt to a restrictive environment

JOB ENVIRONMENT Currently, Pakistan knows some conflicts. That’s why, security remains a major concern, with regular unpredictable terrorist attacks throughout the country including in cities. If needed, security restrictions can be imposed at any moment.

However, you can enjoy a number of recreational and leisure activities in Islamabad a city where there is an important concentration of expatriates.

The position is based in Islamabad with frequent travels to the field (Approximately 33% of the time, in KP Province including Peshawar)

Because of the context and security concerns, the position is not opened to families

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: English - fluent spoken and written level

CONDITIONS Salary: 2150-2500€ gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Or Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children

Researchers/Reading Experts, Reading Culture Study, 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 by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary:
MSI will be conducting a study to identify and examine barriers to reading in Pakistani culture and identify opportunities to strengthen reading skills and habits across different regional, gender, age, and language divides. The results of the study are intended to inform future USAID/Pakistan education and reading programing. Two locally-recruited researchers/reading experts will support the study team in developing and finalizing data collection instruments for focus group discussions, individual interviews, and a short survey; overseeing and participating in data collection efforts; data analysis and report writing; and communicating results to USAID/Pakistan.

The position is expected to require up to 48 working days from September-November 2014 including 3-4 weeks of fieldwork within and outside of Islamabad. The researchers will report to the Team Leader/Researcher.

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

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.comPI82952242
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

IRC has been working in Pakistan for over 30 years, and manages & delivers large, complex programs to meet needs in health, education, protection, environmental health and livelihoods for displaced, poor & conflict-affected communities. IRC works in partnership with local government and non-governmental organizations and currently works in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces.

Job Overview/Summary: Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs, the Protection Coordinator will be responsible for providing strategic direction and vision to the IRC's Protection programming in KP Province. S/her will be responsible for overall supervision, management and quality implementation of all aspects of the protection program in KP. The Protection Coordinator will directly supervise the Senior Protection Manager. S/he will oversee the collection and analysis of protection-related information by the field staff, in camp and out of camp locations, and will ensure that a succinct and accurate protection reports are submitted to UNHCR and other Donors, via the Grants Unit, on a regular basis.

Major Responsibilities:

Program strategy & design;

Tools Development and Training

Reporting

Representation

Job Requirements:

Education:

Work Experience:

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Language Skills:

Others:

GEOtest, a.s. Framework Contracts Department was established with the objective to provide technical assistance on a range of development cooperation issues, from rural development and environmental challenges, to humanitarian aid, crisis management and post-crisis assistance.

Our department is specialized in Framework Contracts (FWC) management for the European Union External Aid Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid, the European Parliament and the European Investment Bank. The overall focus lies on the provision of technical assistance and studies in and for countries benefiting from European Union External Aid.

****Project:****External evaluations of the "Sustainable Rural Development in the Refugee-Affected and Hosting Areas of Pakistan" programme (RAHA)

****Location:**** Pakistan

****Period:****70 days

****Indicative starting date****: 26/01/2015

****Global objective of the project:****

The global objective of this assignment is to provide factual reports on the activities carried out by the UNDP, with EU funds for RAHA, to assist the EU Delegation in its assessment of 2 reports submitted by the UNDP: Year 3 report (to be submitted end 2014) and Final report (expected 3rd quarter of 2015).

****Specific objective of the project:****

The specific objective of this contract is to undertake a thorough, technical, practical evaluation of the activities implemented within the framework of the RAHA contract above-mentioned, focusing on the interim and final reports, but also looking at the overall picture of progress compared to the targets and objectives and how the EU contribution fits into the broader One UN / RAHA programme.

This assignment should result in an objective and factual assessment of the degree of completion of the project's activities, as reported per UNDP.

****Qualifications required:****

Engineer- Category II(70 Working Days)

For inquiry of further information about the project and sending your application please send an email to lot12@geotest.czwith the subject: Lot12-015 Pakistan.

Reading Expert, Reading Culture Study, 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 by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary:
MSI will be conducting a study to identify and examine barriers to reading in Pakistani culture and identify opportunities to strengthen reading skills and habits across different regional, gender, age, and language divides. The results of the study are intended to inform future USAID/Pakistan education and reading programing. The Reading Expert will assist the study team in developing and finalizing data collection instruments for focus group discussions, individual interviews, and a short survey; ensuring adherence to the objectives and methodology of the study; data analysis and report writing; and communicating results to USAID/Pakistan.

The assignment is expected to require up to 68 working days from September-December 2014 including 6-8 weeks of fieldwork in Pakistan. The Reading Expert will report to the Senior Advisor for Evaluations.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.comPI82951834
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Reading Expert, Reading Culture Study, 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 by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary:
MSI will be conducting a study to identify and examine barriers to reading in Pakistani culture and identify opportunities to strengthen reading skills and habits across different regional, gender, age, and language divides. The results of the study are intended to inform future USAID/Pakistan education and reading programing. The Reading Expert will assist the study team in developing and finalizing data collection instruments for focus group discussions, individual interviews, and a short survey; ensuring adherence to the objectives and methodology of the study; data analysis and report writing; and communicating results to USAID/Pakistan.

The assignment is expected to require up to 68 working days from September-December 2014 including 6-8 weeks of fieldwork in Pakistan. The Reading Expert will report to the Senior Advisor for Evaluations.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.comPI82951834
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