Expression of Interest Donor Funded Project

Expression of Interest (EOI) A donor funded project working to rehabilitate the victims of conflict-related violence in KP and FATA intends to short-list potential Organizations/Institutions/NGOs/Firms working in the following fields and are requested to submit their Expression of Interest on or before August 31, 2012:

1. Medical support (upper and lower limb amputee) for the victims of conflict.

2. Psycho-social support for the people traumatized by the conflict incidents.

3. Vocational training of the victims of conflict including provision of tool kit.

4. Revival of livelihoods through innovative economic interventions.

5. Scholarship program for the children of victims of conflict to continue their education.

Please submit following documents with your EOI:

a) Registration certificate of the organization.

b) 3 year audit report.

c) Bank statement for the last one year.

d) Latest program(s) progress report.

e) Details and documentation of similar work experience in (1) fields of program mentioned above and (2) geographic areas of interventions mentioned below.

f) CVs of key staff (management, program, monitoring and finance).

g) Office Location, Address and Contact Person Information.

Note: Program interventions geographic areas are Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Peshawar, Malakand, Kohat and DI Khan Divisions), FATA (Bajaur, Momand, Khyber and Orakzai Agencies) and FR Regions.

Please submit your EOI on or before August 31, 2012 at 1200 hours on following email address: expressionofinterest.global.pk@gmail.com

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Jobs In Aga Khan Agency For Microfinance

The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance FMFSys Islamabad Staff Hiring

We are an institution of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and operate microfinance institutions in over 12 countries throughout the developing world helping poor people from a variety of cultures to expand their incomes, improve their quality of life and become self-reliant. our IT department that is in charge of developing Microfinance Banking software, its implementation is currently looking for experienced Software Engineers/Senior

Software Engineers to work as part of our software development team to develop and enhance a Core Banking and Centralized Financial application.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

1. University Graduate in Computer Sciences/Software Engineering from a reputed Institution

2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience with J2EE and related frameworks. Prior experience with high volume transaction application and cross browser development is an advantage

3. Strong OOD & OOA skills in Java 6, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX

4. Excellent programming skills in HTTP, Servlet, JSP, JSF, JPA (Eclipselink or Hibernate), EJB , Spring Core, MVC and working knowledge of design patterns 5. Database skills in relational database including PL-SQL (Oracle, MySQL, DB2)

6. Working knowledge of JUnit and Eclipse

7. Good knowhow of any Application Server (Weblogic , Websphere, JBoss) and reporting tools such Crystal Reports and Business objects

8. Experience of agile development and good knowhow of accounting is desirable

Interested candidate may send their CV to: kausar.syed@akdn.org , or send CV through courier at bellow given address latest by Aug 31, 2012.

The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance

FMFSys. Islamabad

H # 234-A, St # 4, F-10/3 Islamabad

Fax: + 92 51 2213166

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Technical Consultants Jobs at SEHER NGO

SEHER’s TORs for Technical Consultants Jobs Consultancy Assignment for the development of Five Years Strategic Institutionalization Plan for SEHER Organization NGOs.

BACKGROUND / INTRODUCTION

Society for Empowering Human Resource (SEHER) established on May, 28th 1998 and registered under Society Act 1860, by a group of youth sharing a common aim and commitment to address human misery with a special focus on vulnerable segment of society i.e. women, children, minorities, refugees, disable/abused and the poorest of the poor. SEHER, being a right based social reformatory organization, adopts a holistic  approach towards right based development initiatives upholding the human rights. SEHER uses rigorous  approach by analyzing the various aspects that contribute to oppression, injustice, violence, vulnerability, discrimination, abuse and poverty in the society while treating the survivor (s) as “subjects of the change  process”.

Since its inception, SEHER has been striving to develop and achieve its Strategic Plan. In this regard, a well reputed, experienced, Sector specialist and highly skilled consultant is required to develop SEHER`s Strategic Plan. The existing Strategic or Annual Plans of SEHER will be thoroughly reviewed by the technical consultants, which are specific to the current Practices and Procedures being adopted by SEHER. A detailed assessment of existing Policies and Procedures will be conducted to thoroughly study the Organizational Structure, Existing SOP`s of different departments and Projects to identify shortcomings and suggest improvements for Strengthening and development of best practices which are suited to the Operating environment of SEHER.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT

To develop a comprehensive 5 Year Strategic Plan for Institutional Strengthening of SEHER which will encompass all the core areas of the Organizational Structure including Programs & Operations for improved standards or service delivery and good governance.

A - Following are the Terms of Reference for the Position;

Conduct assessment Review with senior staff of SEHER (Review of Documentation, Site Visits, and Review with Senior Management) to understand organizational dynamics, achievements, core areas of operations, Policies and procedures, Internal Control Structure and organizational culture.

Conduct SWOT and PESTEL analysis workshop (Political, Economic, Social, Technical, Environmental and Legal) with SEHER’s B.O.D, Senior Management and Field Staff.

Develop zero draft of Strategic Document / Plan, Step by Step Implementation Plan, Monitoring & Evaluation Mechanism and Plan and share it with SEHER Senior Management and Save the Children. Incorporate SEHERs senior management / and Save the Children feedbacks and Present the first draft Strategic Document , Step by Step Implementation Plan, Monitoring & Evaluation Mechanism / Plan to SEHERs B.O.D, NGOSenior Management and Save the Children.

SEHER’s TORs for Technical Consultants

Finalize the development of the final Strategic Document, Step by Step Implementation Plan, Monitoring &

Evaluation Mechanism and Plan based on SEHER B.O.D Feedback. The consultant will submit a detailed outline, a draft report, and a final report along with step by step implementation plan, monitoring and evaluation plan, 1. 5 year Strategic plan alongwith the step by step implementation Plan for SEHER 2013-17.  Monitoring & Evaluation mechanism and plan of the Strategic Plan.

Compulsory Readings:

In order to fine tune the overall conceptual understanding regarding the existing systems, Policies & Procedures; the position will be required to compulsorily complete the reading of following selected publications during the preliminary fact finding and orientation.

1. The Existing Board Composition and Structure of the organization.

2. The existing SEHER Bye Laws, Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of

all the Departments including Program, Operations and Supplementary Support Structure (SSS).

3. A thorough study and understanding of the Financial Managements Framework, Financial Policies,

Investment Policies, and Operational Mechanism of Finance Department.

4. Rules and Guidelines of Govt. Bodies like (FBR), (SECP), (PCP), Society Act 1860, Social Welfare Act

etc.

5. Thorough study and understanding of Organizational Structure to classify and restructure broad thematic

areas like Education, Health, Child Protection, Women Empowerment, Emergency Response and other

possible areas of Interventions. 6. Existing Programmatic Implementation Strategies considering the Project Goals / outcomes as expected by the Donor agencies.

7. Project Agreements of different Donor Agencies to obtain a detailed understanding of Thematic Areas of

Operation.

8. Existing Framework and Tools for Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects / Programs for improved Project

Implementation, Quality assurance of Grants.

9. Detailed Understanding of the Reporting Structure of different departments for Internal Reporting and for

External Donor Reporting.

10. Applicable Country Laws and Regulations and of registered bodies which are being adhered to by

SEHER and other Donor Rules and Procedures considered to be the desirable practices of the Sector..

11. Constitution of Pakistan 1973.

12. Code of Corporate Governance.

13. Existing I.T. Policies & Practices / Infrastructure, Management Information Systems (MIS) Applications

and reports generated for Management Analysis and Decision making.

Application procedure:

The interested Individual Consultants / Firms may apply for the Consultancy Assignment by submitting their detailed Technical proposal and Financial Proposal before the closing date i.e. 26th August 2012 on the below mentioned e-mail address: jobsquetta@yahoo.com

The Senior Management of SEHER will thoroughly analyze the Proposals submitted and the selection decision will be based on considering the quality of technical and financial viability. SEHER reserves the right to reject any proposal it might consider to be unviable. SEHER is an equal opportunity organization. Women & Minorities are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Jobs In Renowned Designer Lahore Islamabad

Vacancy Announcement in Renowned Designer having Head Office at USA, Branch Office at Lahore and now opening in Islamabad, requires Front Desk Officer (Female) for Islamabad Branch.

Candidate should be Graduate with good spoken English and have managerial skill to handle office.

Candidate having background of fashion designing or have relevant exposure will be preferred.

Applicant must be resident of Islamabad or Rawalpindi.

CVs may be mailed to career.islamabad@gmail.com within 7 days.

For any query you can ask through email.

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Consultant Required at AWAZ CDS

Terms of References for Consultant Required at AWAZ for Citizen’s Voice Project For Improving Water Rights in Rural & Semi Urban Communities of District Multan and Bahawalpur

1. Background

AWAZ intends to directly emanate from the parameters chalked out for Citizen’s Voice Project Improving Water Rights- funded by USAID, where it aims to strengthen citizen’s voice through oversight of public bodies and creating linkages between civil society actors and the government at district level that leads to improved accountability in and implementation for water related rights and entitlements, which will ultimately lead to development and implementation of agenda for policy reforms. Awaz will work in 02 Districts i.e. District Multan and Bahawalpur and their 11 Tehsils (with a sharp focus on rural and semi-urban belts of all the Tehsils).

For this project AWAZ will build on its previous experience of running successful policy advocacy campaigns through Tehsil level Peoples’ Awareness and Rights Committees (PARCs) which are functional across 53 Tehsils of South Punjab. The project will contribute in attaining AWAZ’s long term vision and mission for the marginalized communities of South Punjab by strengthening its strategic program Water, Hazards and Environmental Management (2008-2017).

At the onset of the above mentioned project, AWAZ intends to develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy with a strong emphasis on regulating the delivery of services and the use of water resources. The emphasis would be to realize the office bearers and irrigation sector policy makers that on the service side, the government need to shift their basic role from a ‘service provider’ to a body which only creates enabling environment and has a regulatory capacity to ensure that there are modern, fair and enforceable contracts between providers (public, and private) and users in the irrigation sector. Therefore a consultant is required to develop this advocacy strategy in consultation with range of government officials and representatives of communities to finalize advocacy strategy and generate strong advocacy messages to run citizen’s rights campaign of awareness raising and making public bodies accountable.

2. Scope of Work

The assignment aims to engage the services of consultant to use both primary and secondary sources to device the advocacy strategy. The report should not only available and guide AWAZ for its advocacy initiatives on related themes but shall also provide a point of initiation to organizations who may think to initiate similar kind of efforts in future.

3. Expected Outputs of the Assignment

o Development of advocacy strategy in consultation with govt line department experts and other relevant stakeholders

o Generation of a strong advocacy messages to run citizen’s rights campaign of awareness raising and making public bodies accountable.

Expected Outcomes

AWAZ expects following outcomes through implementation of this project:

o Citizens’ groups (PARCs, DWRCs, PWRC) trained and strengthened to oversight relevant public bodies and to advocate for water sector policy reforms

o Voice of the target communities strengthened for full implementation of water rights /entitlements and enforcement of equitable distribution of water

4. Time Limit

The consultant must submit the first draft of the report within 11 days and Final Draft within the week of feedback received from AWAZ.

5. Gender/ SRHR Focused

Facts and figures devised in advocacy strategy should be gender/ SRHR focused. Facts and figures should clearly define the number of males/females/transgender/others in the beneficiaries when and where needed.

6. Assumptions & Risks

It is assumed that the service provider who undertakes this assignment understands the importance of it and will be committed to the work, and is competent to deliver as required. It is further assumed that AwazCDS-Pakistan will fully support the service provider. Risks noted herein include the inability of the service provider to meet the deadlines, unforeseen internal and external structural as well as natural aspects that are beyond the control of both parties.

7. Copyright & Ownership

Advocacy strategy will remain the property of AwazCDS Pakistan and it will not be shared with anyone else before our submission.

8. Official Language of the Document

Official language of the document will be English.

9. Apply by

Last date to apply for this consultancy is August 26th, 2012

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Oxfam Novib Jobs For Team Secretary

Job Title : Team Secretary (Development Team)

Organization : Oxfam Novib

Levels : E2 (PKR: 375,121) gross per annum divided in 13 installments.

Duration : One year

Type of Contract : National Contract (Project)

Duty Station : Islamabad

Reporting to : Programme Manager (Development)

Oxfam Novib Mission
Oxfam Novib is based in Netherlands. It is member of Oxfam International. We are working for a just world without poverty together with people (women and men), organizations businesses and governments through projects and lobby at local and international level. We believe that poverty and injustice are global problems. They are about unjust economic and political relationships. That is why all the Oxfam’s are working together to have more influence and achieve more in our struggle for a just world without poverty.

Required Knowledge

Work and educational level: Graduation level degree from recognized institution.
Required work related experience: Minimum 2 years related experience.
Who Should Apply for this Position?
Oxfam Novib believes in maintaining diversity of its workforce. We encourage women and persons from disadvantage groups having relevant experience to apply We are looking for the following skills and experience: Experience of working with INGOs/NGOs, is preferable.
Interpersonal awareness critical information gathering, good communication skills and
ability to work with organizations effectively.
Good reporting and presentation skills.
Strong coordination skills. Computer Literate, especially good knowledge of MS Office.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
We are thankful for your kind interest to work with Oxfam Novib. We encourage you to apply for this post before the closing date. Due to the urgency of filing this post Oxfam Novib will screen applications on daily basis until we find an appropriate candidate to fill this post. Please send your application at the earliest. The closing date for the post is August 26, 2012..
Please send your latest resume along with the brief cover letter (maximum one page) to the following address (Email Address: OXFAMNOVIB.HR@Gmail.com Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly write the title of the position in Subject of your email “Application for the post of Team Secretary (Development)”.

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Consultant Jobs in Islamic Help Organizations

Consultant Required Organizations Islamic Help UK for Country Office Pakistan

Job Title: Consultant Organizational Development

Line Manager: Country Manager

Job Status: Consultancy

Job Location: Islamabad

Job Duration: 1 Month

Gender: Doesn't Matter

Qualification Required: Masters degree preferably in Management Sciences – MBA, MPA or any other relevant degree

Career Level:

Senior Level

Minimum Experience:

10 Years (Minimum ten years of relevant experience of working of which 5 years must be at Manager HR and Admin & Logistic in a reputable international NGO.

Apply By: August 26, 2012

Organization Profile

Islamic Help (IH) is a UK registered charity and international NGO established in 2003 by a group of young people determined to make a difference to the lives of those afflicted by poverty and suffering. A truly grassroots initiative a spate of international disasters provided the impetus for the group to launch into the work. Whilst barriers to participation were difficult to overcome for so small a group the determination of the group was such that only a little while after launching the charity was able to play a significant role in the delivery of aid and assistance after major crises like the Pacific Ocean Tsunami, the Bam Earthquake and the Pakistan Earthquake. For more information about Islamic Help please visit: http://www.islamichelp.org.uk

Purpose of the Position

IH is currently in process of revising its already developed HR, Admin, and Procurement manuals in line with the Government of Pakistan (GOP)’s policies and current practices in the field. IH- Pakistan invites applications for the position of an organizational development consultant. The consultant will work under the supervision of Country Manager IH and in close coordination with the Senior Management

team (SMT) of IH. The consultant will have the responsibilities to review and revise already developed HR, Administration, and Procurement manuals.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of Regional Director of IH and supervision of Country Manager, and close coordination with SMT the consultant will be responsible for the following key functions: Review and revise already developed HR, Administration, and Procurement manuals in line with the

Required Skills

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, and Experience

Masters degree preferably in Management Sciences – MBA, MPA or any other relevant degree

At least 5 years of work experience as Manager HR & Administration in a reputable international

NGO. Capacity building and training skills

Must be computer literate with a good knowledge of MS- Word, Excel and Power Point

Good communication & team building skills.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV along with following documents:

Proposal Budget Duration

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