Position Vacant in Abacusconsulting We have Three senior positions vacant, kindly send your cv at shua.adeel@abacus-global. Details are given below, 1. Director. The Director will be based in Karachi to ensure sufficient opportunities to work effectively with the GoS, the Education and Literacy Department and PMIU, donors, USAID/Pakistan situated in Karachi and pertinent implementing partners to achieve the expected results. The Director, like COP (Chief of Party), will be responsible for overall project management and impact and for external representation and coordination with USAID, project partners, stakeholders and other donors. The Director will be responsible for project activity oversight to ensure quality work and compliance with contractual obligations and results, and will, where appropriate, provide technical advice and information on best practices to ELD/PMIU and partners. i. Minimum ten years of proven experience in M&E or Research in development sector preferably education sector. ii. Minimum of five years’ experience of leadership role in managing relevant programs of M&E or research iii. Minimum 3 years of experience of working in public sector education preferably in Pakistan. iv. Master’s Degree in social sciences, education or other area relevant area. v. Sound knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and research preferably of education programs. vi. Experience in designing and operationalizing M&E plans. vii. Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed. viii. Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. ix. Strong English writing and speaking skills. Professional level Urdu preferred. 2. Team Leader, Back Office Support The Team Leader, Back Office Support will require a combined skill set of financial planning, management and reporting and experience of strengthening financial controls under the government’s rules and regulations in Pakistan. Preference should be given to candidates who have successfully implemented projects on strengthening of financial and accountability systems aligned with the GoS’s rules and regulations. Person will be based in Karachi preferably at PMIU Office so that s/he can provide day-to-day oversight and support in a prompt manner. Person will also act as Acting Director in the absence of the Director as DCOP (Deputy Chief of Party) plays his/her role in the absence of COP. The appointment of Pakistani Nationals is encouraged for this position with the following qualifications: i. Minimum ten years of proven experience in Chartered Accountancy, Public Finance Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Organizational Development. ii. Minimum of five years’ experience in management and administration of relevant programs. iii. Minimum 3 years of experience of working in Financial Management in public sector in Pakistan preferably Sindh. iv. Qualification in ACA/ACCA or master’s equivalent. v. Strong experience in the implementation of financial systems and accountability strengthening projects. vi. Sound knowledge of financial management and procurement policies and procedures of the Government of Sindh. vii. Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed. viii. Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. ix. Excellent English oral and written communication skills. 3. Team Leader, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research The Team Leader, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (ME & R) will require a strong background in the relevant field with leadership ability to strengthen SBEP by performing duties in the following key domains: 1) Monitoring, evaluation and research; 2) Team Leadership and Coordination. In addition to PMIU, the Team Leader will closely coordinate and build strong linkages with ELD’s Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation. Evidence and knowledge generated through ME&R are to be utilized to inform planning, policy and practices within SBEP and overall education sector. Therefore, a strong role for coordination, advocacy and pursuance with decision-makers within GoS will be required for this position. The appointment of this position requires the following qualifications to lead M&E and Research & Advocacy components: i. Minimum ten years of proven experience in M&E or Research in development sector preferably education sector. ii. Minimum of five years’ experience of leadership role in managing relevant programs of M&E or research iii. Minimum 3 years of experience of working in public sector education preferably in Pakistan. iv. Master’s Degree in social sciences, education or other area relevant area. v. Sound knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and research preferably of education programs. vi. Experience in designing and operationalizing M&E plans. vii. Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed. viii. Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. ix. Strong English writing and speaking skills. Professional level Urdu preferred.
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