Aid Project Manager Specialist (Usaid Pakistan Job Opportunity) - Peshawar

Announcment No: 09-116
Starting Date: May 1, 2009
Closing Date: May 16, 2009
Location: Peshawar
Detail
SALARY Rs. 1,798,051 p.a. to Rs. 2,902,028 p.a.)
GRADE: FSN-11

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Project Management Specialist (Economic Growth) serves as a senior economic growth (EG) Specialist with responsibility for coordinating and monitoring USAID/Pakistan, Peshawar Office economic growth program in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The EG program includes two (2) Livelihoods Programs, supporting programs in community development, cash for work, vocational and skills development, agriculture, and micro-, small-, and medium-enterprise development. The Livelihoods Programs are designed to provide measurable, sustainable economic growth for communities in the FATA and North West Frontier Province (NWFP) over the next five years. The Specialist works from the Peshawar Office, under the general supervision of the Deputy Director for FATA, and receives general project management guidance from the Contracting Officer Technical Representative in Islamabad. The Specialist advises USAID Mission management on economic development issues in the FATA/NWFP, including a wide range of economic, agriculture, private sector, trade, fiscal, and financial reform issues and their implications for USAID programs. The Specialist is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of all activities funded under the Livelihoods Program, as well as other programs supporting EG and development in the FATA that are administered through USAID/Pakistan in Islamabad. The Specialist maintains senior-level contacts on behalf of Mission management in the FATA/NWFP, including the FATA Secretariat, FATA Development Authority, political agents, tribal leaders, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce, Tribal Chamber of Commerce, the donor community, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders. The Specialist reports to USAID/Washington on Livelihoods Program and other EG efforts in FATA, and contributes to Mission strategy statements and a variety of annual reports.

1) EDUCATION: Masters Degree in economics, business administration, finance, economic and social development, agricultural economics, or law is required. Some advanced study outside of Pakistan is desired, whether as part of a curriculum leading to such Masters Degree or in addition thereto.
2) EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience at mid- to senior-professional or management levels in Government, NGOs, the private sector, or with another international or donor organization. Mid- to senior-level experience in policy and strategy development, and in program design for multi-sector development programs.
3) LANGUAGE: Level IV English (fluent proficiency), in both written and spoken English, is required; Level IV (fluent proficiency) in Urdu and Level III (good working knowledge) of spoken Pushto is required.
4) KNOWLEDGE: An in-depth knowledge of a broad range of Economic Growth (EG) issues, with emphasis on microfinance, small and medium enterprise development, agriculture, higher education, and trade is essential. Knowledge of the specific EG issues in the FATA/NWFP, and in Pakistan generally, including macroeconomic as well as private-sector and agriculture-related areas is highly desirable. Knowledge of the strategies, programs, and working methodologies of other donor agencies (both bi- and multi-lateral) in the EG sector in the FATA specifically, and in NWFP and Pakistan generally.
5) SKILLS & ABILITIES: Work requires highly developed technical abilities and capabilities in development economics, small- and medium-enterprises development, microfinance, agriculture, and in the private sector. The ability to advise on FATA developments and issues across a wide range of EG and economic-related topics (such as macro-economic policies affecting development; an appropriate regulatory environment for finance and private/business sectors; key barriers to expansion of small and medium enterprises, microfinance, agriculture, trade, etc.; and fiscal and financial reform issues). A developed capability in program design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation are essential. The ability to conceptualize and articulate EG strategies, design EG programs, and organize, analyze, and interpret EG sector data. The ability to effectively communicate complicated policy, strategy, and program issues, orally and in writing. The ability to write complex papers and other documents in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner is required. Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and bureaucratic skills. Must be able to handle sensitive issues diplomatically, and use good judgment. Must possess strong organizational management skills.

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