Sunday, October 27, 2013

Jobs in Agha Khan Rural Support Program

Jobs in Agha Khan Rural Support Program
AGHA KHAN RURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME (A project of the Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan)
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme is a non-profit organization working in the domains of social development, youth development, natural resource management, and community infrastructure in Gilgit, Baltistan and Chitral regions. AKRSP is looking for competent and motivated professionals to fill in the following senior positions that report directly to the General Manager / CEO.
PROGRAMME MANAGER MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Overall lead of M&E function and is responsible for quality and timely delivery of M&E products and activities. Key responsibilities include:
• Strengthening M&E systems to meet the needs (e.g., annual plans, progress reports, etc.) of programme management donors and other partners • Building the capacity of Programme M&E staff • Taking the lead on Programme-wide surveys and studies • Overseeing the development of a communications' strategy and high quality communications products e.g. annual reports, briefs, case studies • Leading on Knowledge Management within the organisation. Required Qualification and Experience: Masters in Social Sciences, preferably in Economics, with a minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience. Foreign qualification is desired. Additional Skills: Strong research and analytical skills, high quality writing skills, strategic thinking.
PROGRAMME MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Overall lead of community infrastructure and is responsible for timely planning, implementation and completion of projects in close collaboration with technical teams. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and executing Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Strategy of AKRSP • Ensuring smooth implementation of infrastructure and CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) projects of AKRSP • Fulfilling the reporting and documentation requirements of donors and other partners • Mobilising funding for infrastructure projects, particularly for micro / minihydal projects • Building capacity of engineering team at AKRSP. Required Qualification and Experience: Bachelors in Civil or Electrical Engineering (minimum), with at least of 8-10 years of related work experience. Masters in Civil or Electrical or Renewable energy would be preferred. Required Skills: Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, ability to take initiative, strong writing skills.
PROGRAMME MANAGER MARKET / ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT Overall lead of Market Development section and is responsible for strategising and implementing enterprise and employment related projects. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and executing Enterprise / Market Development Strategy of AKRSP • Leading market / enterprise development projects of AKRSP in close collaboration with technical teams • Building linkages with key stakeholders including the private sector, relevant government departments, and donors • Leading policy and sector / value chain analysis work surrounding key economic sectors of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral • Mobilising funding for innovative enterprise development / employment generation projects. Required Qualification and Experience: MBA or Masters in Economics, with a minimum of 8-10 years related work experience. Private sector experience is desired. Additional Skills: Strategic and creative thinking, strong analytical skills, ability to take initiative.
Location of the positions is negotiable (Gilgit or Islamabad) AKRSP is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates fulfilling the mentioned criteria may submit their detailed CVs along with cover letter within ten days of this advertisement on the following email: sana@akrsp.org.pk  Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessment I interview. Selected candidates would be offered a competitive salary package.

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