Date : 2008-01-30

Title : ACTIONAID VACANCY

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ACTIONAID VACANCY

Job Title: Manager Area Office Lahore

Broad responsibilities:

• S/he would be responsible for giving direction to the advocacy agenda of AAPk at local and provincial levels.

• Identification partners and networking and maintaining partnership and good relationship with national and international NGOs, multi-lateral and bilateral Institutions, CSOs, activities group, social movements and research organizations that are pursing similar pro-poor policy and advocacy agenda.

• S/he would play a leadership role in developing her/his team with an activist perspective thus enabling them to contribute to the rights based agenda of AAPk in the Development Areas.

• S/he is required to have a good grasp of and skill in planning, budgeting, managing human and financial resources and reporting through participatory and inclusive approach.

• Understanding and experience in the areas of rights-based approach are highly advantage.

• Knowledge and deeper understanding of Pakistan's social, political and economic dynamics, the legal and constitutional environment and conceptual clarity on major policy issues are mandatory.

• In general, the person is expected to be pro-active, innovative and dynamic in Initiating, framing and pursing policy and campaign Initiatives and engagements with other actors

• The person will be a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and report to the Country Director

Qualification and Skills: Minimum Masters Degree in Social Sciences, preferably in development studies, law or other relevant disciplines with at least five years of experience in senior position. The applicant should possess good writing and reporting skills in Urdu and English, strong managerial skills with quick decision making tralts, analytical skills and good interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work in a non-hierarchical, diversified and team oriented environment is highly appreciated.

Apply to HR/OD Unit, ActionAid, House No.8 Street No. 31, F-7/1, Islamabad by 3 February 2008. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Application must be accompanied by a CV an a covering letter. Mark the envelope for the position applied. Do not attach testimonials.

ActionAid Pakistan encourages strong women applicants.