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M&E Officer

SCOPE OF WORK

        I.            JOB TITLE:       M&E Officer

      II.            ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/LEVEL OF EFFORT:

Initially for two months with the possibility of further extension

    III.            BACKGROUND:

RI commenced work in Pakistan after the devastating 2005 earthquake providing essential relief through provision of shelters, emergency food distribution, and medical services for 220,000 people in need. Today, RI works with Pakistani communities in emergency responses, to rebuild from disaster, and on longer-term development strategies. RI programs include emergency food distribution, rehabilitation of primary schools and other essential community infrastructure, building shelters in unhygienic circumstances. In 2009, RI initiated a project with support from US State Department, to create awareness among the masses in Bagh, Muzaffarabad, Mansehra, and Pishin regarding these diseases. The BEP-LFL project is a continuation of these efforts for reducing the risks of ‘Zoonotic’ diseases and minimizing the vulnerabilities of the poor farmers and massive communities in Balochistan and KPK. Till now, the intervened areas have stretched to over 8 districts in the said provinces including Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Dir Lower, and Chitral in KPK, Quetta, Pishin, and Killa Saifullah in Balochistan and Bajaur Agency, Khyber Agency and Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

    IV.            JOB SUMMARY:   

Govt of Pakistan started military operation against militants based in North Waziristan Agency on June 15, 2014. The operation has resulted into an influx of people from the affected areas. The people displaced are arriving into districts of Bannu, Lakki and Dera Ismail Khan. As of June 24th, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) has reported registering over 455,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) (36,700 families). These IDPs are residing in the host communities; with friends, relatives, in rented building and temporary shelters. Besides straining the scarce resources of the host communities, they are causing problems in health, education and social sectors. A timely support to improve conditions around the IDPs would be provided in coordination of the district administration and other stakeholders.

      V.            REPORTING: This position reports to Manager M&E.

    VI.            PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

In coordination with Manager M&E, develop monitoring tools and systems that effectively track project deliverables and progress.Ensure adherence to the project performance monitoring during project implementation.Record data and prepare reports following each program monitoring visit.Organize M&E site visits to ascertain status of project achievements and undertake interviews and discussions with beneficiaries, program staff and stakeholders.Prepare a database containing essential project’s information.Prepare periodic progress reports.A master degree holder in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration or related fields.A minimum of two years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation with organizations of good repute.Ability to work independently, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.Must be fluent in English and Pashto, and be able to write clearly and concisely in both languages.Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Be able to extensively travel into the field and meet the IDPs and various stakeholders.Be able to work independently and unsupervised.Be able to work in harsh conditions and meet tight schedules/deadlines.

    IX.            DUTY STATION: This position is located in Bannu

      X.            TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to frequently travel to field

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EMIS Database Developer/Administrator

The primary objective of an EMIS for DIL is to have a consolidated, uniform and user-friendly data repository that can help in generating detailed reports on DIL schools, staff, students and other activities such as trainings and evaluations. This will result in enhancing the decision making capabilities both on an organizational and departmental level.

Duties:

Prepare a detailed design for an EMIS for data entry, storage, and report generation in collaboration with DIL’s M&E Department.Review the information provided by DIL about educational indicators, data collection tools, timelines, data flow and reporting requirements.Develop core EMIS modules (Training Dept., Program Dept.)Design and generate custom reports from the database, with options to select what fields and what time period the report covers (monthly, quarterly and annual) and what scope (assets/school data/all schools/provinces/grades etc.).Create simple automated mechanisms to export key data or customized reports to excel and other formats for additional analysis.Design a series of common basic queries that staff can easily run.Test the functionality of the new database.Data migration from Excel to EMIS.Define multiple and customizable access levels for DIL users.Finalize and complete the system.Ensure transfer of key knowledge in the maintenance, adjustment, expansion and trouble shooting of EMIS database.Conduct a training workshop.Assistance in resolving any problems with data entry or management and reporting from existing tables. (Post development).Manage and debug the database regularly.

Requirements:

BS in Computer Science or equivalent.At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in software, applications and database development.Must have a strong working knowledge of MS Access, PHP, Javascript and MySQL.Successful candidate must have good development track record to write and troubleshoot SQL Code (stored procedures, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints).Experience with programming language such as Java and PHP.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Hands on experience with Web page development.Hands-on experience with .NET and Java programming languages.Proficient with MS Sharepoint.
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Pakistan: Consultancy – Chilli Technical Advisor

The Market Development Facility (MDF), an Australian Government initiative, invests in innovative businesses to stimulate economic growth in a number of countries across the Asia Pacific region.

MDF is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Chilli Technical Advisor (CTA) to work closely with one of our partners, the National Foods Limited (NFL), in Pakistan. This advisor will identify the gaps between chilli growing practices in the chilli growing area and the best production practices to increase the production of aflatoxin-controlled chilli to increase chilli export.

Key Responsibilities
Specific services would include an assessment of chilli growing practices by visiting chilli farms and meeting with chilli farmers in Kunri, Sindh, Pakistan. The CTA will develop recommendations for the improvement of practices and introduction of new chilli varieties that could meet export standards of the NFL. He/she will train the field agents of NFL on the application of best chilli production practices and may also need to provide support for the implementation of the recommendations. The CTA will also visit chilli processing and storage facilities and develop recommendations for improvement, if any.

Other Requirements
The appointment is for an initial term of approximately 12 days, commencing around mid-November 2014. The timeframe may vary depending on date of commencement and satisfactory performance.

For more information please download the Terms of Reference

Employee Benefits
Adviser Remuneration Framework Classification: Short term B3

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Graphic Designer (Karachi)


Employer: NiXaam
Industry: Media and Communications
Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Job Description:

• Experienced and skilled in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
• Hands-on experience and expertise in PSD and LOGO Designing.



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Finance Manager

Minimum Education

Bachelor degree in Finance

Work Experience

10 years

Relevant Experience

5-7 years

Skills

Excellent organizational and management skills in devising and implementing reporting systemsExcellent skills in Financial database QuickBooks and should be able to design and prepare financial reports on monthly quarterly and annual basis.Excellent computer literacy skills, including skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access databases. Work experience in QuickBooks will be an important consideration.Good knowledge of the internet, web-functionality and social mediaGood written and verbal communication skills, and ability to respond tactfully and appropriatelyFlexible in working hours and should be able to adhere to tight deadlinesWillingness to attend events and to work outside of usual office hours where necessary
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SEO Expert / Internee Graphic Designer (Karachi)


Employer: Visa Track
Industry: Marketing & PR, Media and Communications
Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Job Description:

We are an Immigration and Student Visa Consultancy Firm.

We urgently require a Junior Level Graphic Designer / Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Expert for online marketing.

The ideal candidate will be well comfortable in Graphic Designing and will be proficient in general computer applications. Command over MS Office Suite will be an added plus.

The candidate will also be required to manage Social Media Marketing campaigns of the brand.

Proficiency in written English is a must.



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Director of Operations

Position Summary:

The Director of Operations will manage project operations and ensure appropriate support of activities in three agencies. This will include the management of central officer operations, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, engineering and environmental compliance and human resources.  The position will ensure that operations staff provide appropriate support to agency staff in engineering, water, M&E and procurement. The Director of Operations will coordinate with the Sr. Coordinator for Private Sector Engagement, Sr. Medium and Small Business Advisor and Sr. Agriculture Advisor to support agency activities. 

Reporting & Supervision:

The Director of Operations reports to the Deputy Chief of Party and directly supervises the Sr. Engineer & Environmental Compliance Officer, Human Resources/Administration Manager, Sr. M&E Specialist and Procurement Officer.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide management and oversight of project operations, including administration, logistics, procurement, property, human resources, engineering/environmental compliance, monitoring and evaluation to ensure effective and efficient operations.Ensure program implementation is in accordance with donor rules, regulations and procedures per specifications of the Agreement.Ensure that the most reasonable, fair, expeditious, and appropriate procurement choices are made pursuant to the Contractor’s Procurement and Operations Guide.Provide operations support to project activities and sub-awards to meet goals, timelines, and deliverables.Work and coordinate with program, finance, communications, and grant teams to facilitate and implement project activities.Provide strategic guidance and leadership to operationalize project activities.Process all requirements for expatriate staff to work in Pakistan, including visa documentation, living quarters/housing, logistics, and security arrangements.Mentor and facilitate the development of local operations staff to assume increasing roles and responsibilities.Manage field presence, including facilities such as office space, equipment and project vehicles, administration, management information systems (MIS), logistics, and procurement.Ensure grant information is communicated to operations team to facilitate procurement, logistics, and deliverables per activity.Investigate and identify new ways of achieving project efficiencies.Lead and organize workshops/trainings on procurement, rules and regulations, Federal Acquisitions Rules and Regulations (FAR), management, grants, and security.Liaise with security team to ensure internal procedures are updated.Provide leadership and mentor the team with planning, staffing, recruitment, evaluation of policies and support staff in a variety of technical disciplines. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor regulations and employee relations.Coordinate with headquarters HR team for employment related matters.Liaise with headquarters regularly on program/operational issues.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

University degree required; advanced degree preferred in logistics, administration or related field, with demonstrated experience in logistics and administration in Pakistan or similar context;Minimum 7 years of experience working with an international NGO in the areas of operations and logistics, and ability to work to deadlines in challenging environments;Comprehensive knowledge of operations and logistics systems and procedures;Excellent teamwork skills including abilities to coordinate well with diverse individuals and teams and to negotiate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve results;Previous experience working on international donor-funded programs preferred;Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;Fluency in English and local languages required.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.