Date : 2008-05-14

Title : Program Officer - Australian AusAID

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Program Officer - Australian AusAID

Australian High Commission Islamabad

Program Officer - Australian High Commission , Islamabad the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages the Australian Government's aid program to Pakistan. The program is substantial and growing and is focused on reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development by assisting Pakistan in the areas of basis education, health and human resources development. Australian aid is delivered in partnership with the Government of Pakistan and other bilateral and multinational agencies.

AusAID is seeking a highly-skilled development professional for the position of Program Officer. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team to develop , administer and monitor the Australian development assistance program to Pakistan.

Selection Criteria

• A minimum three year tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• A well developed knowledge of the development sector in Pakistan demonstrated though at least four years experience working with government agencies bilateral or multinational donors and / or NGOs
• High developed analytical skills and the capacity to apply these to government and donor policies
• Demonstrated skills in administration and the proven capacity to manage development projects and programs
• Demonstrated leadership and team work skills including the capacity to work in a small team.
• Proven initiative and resourcefulness and the capacity to work with minimal direction while exercising judgment maturity and flexibility.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Urdu
• A high level of computer literacy including previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail and the Internet.

Applications should include a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the above selection criteria, including concrete example drawn from previous experience. Applications should also include a short curriculum vitae (including contact details of at least two work-related referees) and should be received by Friday 23 May 2008. Only short listed candidates will be contacted Please mark envelops: "Application for the Postion of Program Officer" and send application to: Senior Program Manager, AusAID; Australian High Commission.
PO Box 1046, Islamabad.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.