Date : 2008-06-10

Title : ACT!ONAID PROGRAMME MANAGER NWFP & AJK

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ACT!ONAID PROGRAMME MANAGER NWFP & AJK

ACT!ONAID

ActionAid is an International NGO, a unique partnership of people and organizations, committed to fighting poverty and the injustices that cause it . It works in over 47 countries, in Asia, Africa, Latin American and the Caribbean. ActionAid is currently seeking qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following position in ActionAid Area office in Peshawar.

Job Title: Programme Manager NWFP & AJK

Broad responsibilities:

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

• Identification of partners and networking and maintaining partnership and good relationship with national and international NGOs, multi-lateral and bilateral institutions, CSOs activists groups, social movements and research organization that are pursuing similar pro-poor policy and advocacy agenda.

• S/he would pay 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 designing and executing rural & urban development planning and policy advocacy

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

• In general the person is expected to be pro-active innovative and dynamic in initiating, framing and pursing community level development planning and ability to guide and support communities and partners in the field.

• 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 Science, preferably in development studies, law or other relevant disciplines with at least five years of experience in human and financial resource management. The applicant should process good writing and reporting skills in Urdu and English, strong managerial skills, analytical skill and good interpersonal communication skills and knowledge and experience in strategic planning and implementation. Ability to speak Pushto, 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 22 June 2008. Only short listed candidates will be contacted . Application must be accompanied by a CV and a conversing letter. Mark the envelope for the position applied . Do not attach testimonials.

ActionAid Pakistan encourages strong women applicants.