Terms of Reference

Position: Consultant

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

Status: CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) seeks to engage policy-makers, government, media organizations, civil society, state institutions, academia and youth within Pakistan to implement Right to Information (RTI) laws at national and provincial levels. Through this engagement, CPDI in cooperation FNF pursues a programme of ‘Right to Information’ and keep its vigilant eyes for an effective implementation of these laws by increasing of public demand for accessing right to information.

After a successful campaign for enacting quality RTI laws in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, in 2015 the program will continue to chase the progress for drafting such good RTI laws in two other provinces i.e. Sindh and Balochistan. A joint ventured RTI program of both organizations will engage the provincial legislators, public officials and concerned stakeholders to draft new RTI laws for a transparent and governance efficient political structure in the respective provinces. Similarly, the program will advocate a public demand discourse by involving civil society organizations, young leaders and media personals to make them realize their responsibilities as active citizens and motivate them to practice their right to information and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

2. Objectives

Media Reforms 2002 brought revolutionary changes in mainstream Pakistani Media. Now there is bulk of media channels operating in Pakistan. There are many media laws in Pakistan that control the liberalisation of media triggered by Media Reforms 2002. A research study on ‘Right to Information and Media Laws’ is designed in the project that aims to highlight to what extent media laws hamper or allow free flow of information. This study would be an analysis of media laws in light of right to information. Furthermore, this study will instigate a dialogue on repeal of media laws that hamper free flow of information. The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop a research report on Right to Information and Media Laws in Pakistan.

3. Scope of Work

Development of Oversight Tools:

The consultant will perform following duties during his contract with CPDI:

  1. The consultant will develop appropriate methodology for the research
  2. The research should cover the constitutional framework of freedom of expression and Legal Framework of Right to Information in Pakistan
  3. The research should cover the over view of Electronic and Print Media Laws of Pakistan
  4. The research should focus on the linkages of RTI and Media Laws

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of Relevant RTI and Media Laws

5. Deliverables

  • Methodology and Research Report

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Time Line

  • Starting from April 24,2015 to July 30 ,2015

8. Payment Schedule

1st instalment 25% (Advance)
2nd instalment 25% (first draft)
3rd instalment 50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

9. Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

10. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

11. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is April 20, 2015, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_FNF-Right to Information and Media Laws”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

12. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, colour, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position: Provincial Coordinator

Location: Karachi (with frequent travel within the province)

Duration: 1 Year

Status: CLOSED

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

‘Promoting Stable, Inclusive, and Tolerant Democracy in Pakistan through Enhanced and Informed Youth Participation, is a one year initiative of Centre for Peace and Development initiatives (CPDI). The project, through engaging youth in constructive and educational activities will enhance their understanding of the electoral process, democratic institutions, and of virtues of democracy over the period of one year. The project is built upon the notion that effective participation of people in elections and electoral processes largely depends on the level of information and understanding they have about the process, the system, and their rights.

TORs:

The list of key responsibilities includes:

  • Assist the Project Manager in implementation of all project activities in the province of responsibility.
  • Build synergies with the press clubs and provincial media associations.
  • Establish liaison with the identified universities specially the social sciences department.
  • Get the MOUs signed with the universities for implementation of project activities.
  • Identify and profile active students for selection of male and female campus ambassadors.
  • Profile students for sessions, camps, workshops and other project activities.
  • Hold orientation seminars in universities.
  • Organize trainings of youth on  media literacy.
  • Get at least four democracy blogs written by each youth media literacy workshop trainee
  • Mobilize youth for participation in quizzes and contests.
  • Organize trainings of media personnel on role of media in elections.
  • Organize campus competitions including debates, essay contests, and quiz etc.
  • Establish technology democracy camps.
  • Organize mock debates and simulated elections.
  • Mobilize and engaging youth into Fun Learning games and e-comics on www.Pakvoter.org
  • Filling online reporting and database software’s for regular reporting and record keeping.
  • Submission of all activity reports on prescribed format and in prescribed manner
  • Submit monthly and Quarterly reports.
  • Take part in CPDI review and planning meetings in Islamabad (as and when required by the management).
  • Any other task assigned by the higher management.

Required Qualification:

  • Atleast masters in relevant field
  •  Having at least 3 years experience in relevant field.

Additional Skills Required:

  •   Pakistani national must have fluency in Urdu,English and the regional languages.
  •   Resident of that area.
  •   Should be aware of gender and cultural sensitivities
  •   Ability to work in a team/individually with tight deadlines and under time pressure.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is 28th February,2015  till 05:30 PM.
  • Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process of above mentioned position at any time.

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Position: Intern – HR

Location: Islamabad

Duration: 6 weeks

Status: CLOSED

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to streamline the filing system
  • Assist to conduct and improve the recruitment processes
  • Assist in organizing induction/orientation sessions
  • Matrix, ppts for rolling out HR Policy Manual
  • Assist to maintain effective communications and documentations
  • CV downloading/printing and assist in long-listing
  • Assist in conducting recruitment interviews: inviting qualified candidates using emails/phones/verbal communications.

Qualification:

BBA/MBA preferably major in HRM.

Knowledge:

  • Having knowledge in MS Word, MS excel/PowerPoint
  • Good communication skills in English

Obligations:

Maintain high level of confidentiality wherever the incumbent come across sensitive information’s/data.

Accountability:

The professional Intern is accountable to the Head of Human Resources for performance.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is December 2nd Jan, 2014 till 05:30 PM.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above mentioned constituency of any district at any time.

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Position          : Marketing Officer

Project Title   : Pakistan Election Information Web Portal

Location         : Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad

Peshawar, Mardan, Quetta, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur

Duration         : 2 Months

Status               : CLOSED

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

TORs:

  • To market web portal www.pakvoter.org into educational institutions and on social media;
  • To market web portal www.pakvoter.org for increasing web visibility and public exposure to website;
  • To distribute leaflets/stickers of web portal to increase website traffic;

Qualification:

  • Graduate from recognized university;
  • Experience of using Internet especially social media;
  • Having internet facility and personal computer;
  • Available for two months.

Additional Skills Required:

  •   Pakistani national must have fluency in Urdu,English and the regional languages.
  •  Resident of the district or having two years work experience of that area.
  •   Should be aware of gender and cultural sensitivities

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is December 11th , 2014 till 05:30 PM.
  • Please mention the district applied for in the subject line of the email.*
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above mentioned constituency of any district at any time.

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Position: Provincial Coordinator (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan)

Project Title: Strengthening Civil Society for Improved Accountability

CPDI Program Area: Transparency and Access to Information

STATUS : CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI is working on a project “Strengthening Civil Society for Improved Accountability” in collaboration of National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in three provinces of Pakistan that includes Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

A Civil Society Network “Citizen’s Network for Budget Accountability (CNBA)” has been established under this project to track the budget making process at district level in all districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The purpose of this initiative is to promote the participatory budgeting and track the performance of budget making authorities at district level through research based advocacy.

2. TORs:

CPDI is recruiting provincial coordinators for Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The provincial coordinators should be based in provincial capital (Quetta and Peshawar). The candidates must have following abilities to perform his/her job:

  • The candidates should be well aware of the geographical areas and districts of the province
  • The candidates should have experience of working with the research-based advocacy organizations in Balochistan and/or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • The candidates should have understanding of district level budget making process, distribution of funds from provinces to districts, local government system
  • The candidates should have liaison with the district and provincial government, elected representatives, local NGOs/CSOs, media and local stake holders

3. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years’ experience of managing research based advocacy activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Excellent coordination and field management skills
  • Knowledge of Budget making process at district and province level

4. Reporting line

Program Manager

6. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of Budget Accountability and transparency mechanism 25%
Knowledge of Budget making process at district and province level 50%
Professional Experience 25%

 

7. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals can send their detailed CV/Resumes along with cover letters to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is December 16, 2014 latest by 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Provincial Coordinator_ Balochistan/KP_CNBA”

  • Please do not attach your degrees or any other supporting document.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

8. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)House 370, Street 75, E-11/3, IslamabadPhone : +92-51-2375158-9hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,www.cpdi-pakistan.org

 

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Position          : Skill Trainer

Project Title   : Developing Employability and Civic Education among Youth

Location         : Multan, Muzaffargarh, Lodhran and Bhawalpur

Duration         : 5th December, 2015

Status               : CLOSED

Project introduction:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. CPDI in collaboration with Creative Associates International is going to start a project named Developing Employability and Civic Education among Youth. This program is aimed to enhance the capability of youth to enter into job market, bridge the capability gap and making them acceptable for employers.

Job Description:

1. To train the selected students/youth; trainer would be required to impart training on one or more of the following modules.

  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Interview skills (including writing resume, job interview skills, and online job searching skills)
  • Computing skills (PowerPoint, excel, basic numerical skills and presenting results graphically)
  • Civic education

2  Each module will cover the 5 days a week (2.5 Hrs per day)

3  To submit daily online session reports

4  To follow the CPDI online management systems

5  Any other task assigned by the line manager

Qualification:

  • At least masters in relevant field
  •  Having at least 2 year experience of imparting trainings.

Additional Skills Required:

  •   Pakistani national must have fluency in Urdu,English and the regional languages.
  •  Resident of the district or having two years work experience of that area.
  •   Should be aware of gender and cultural sensitivities
  •   Ability to work in a team/individually with tight deadlines and under time pressure.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is December 5th , 2014 till 05:30 PM.
  • Please mention the district applied for in the subject line of the email.*
  • Please also mention the module/s that you are applying for. *
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

*Example; Subject: application for skill trainer – written skills – District Multan

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above mentioned constituency of any district at any time.

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Position: Driver

Location:Multan

Duration: 1 Year (extendable)

Status: CLOSED

Deadline: 5th December, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

 Responsibilities:

  • Drive vehicle for official travel or as requested by Supervisor
  • Ensure punctuality and safe transport;
  • Ensure vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times
  • Ensure vehicle is kept secure at all times
  • Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water,

Battery, brakes, tyre, etc.

  • Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs,
  • Prepare and submit vehicle request form, including records of log book, and records of fuel slips at the end of each month.

Qualifications

  • Matric
  • Valid driving license

Knowledge

  • Understanding of transportation law
  • Good traffic judgment
  • Good knowledge about car mechanics
  • Knowledge of the locations in Islamabad and other provinces.

Skills

  • Excellent driving skills
  • Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of English language

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years experience as driver with good driving record .

Attitudes

  • Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required.
  • Willing to travel outstation location

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is December 5th, 2014   5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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(Consultancy Assignment)

Position: Consultant

Project Title: Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

Status :CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

The 18th constitutional amendment has significantly changed the nature of relationship between the Federal government and the provinces in Pakistan. It included 102 amendments, whereby various provisions of the 1973 constitution were amended, substituted, added to, or deleted. It has transferred a large number of powers, responsibilities and institutions to the provinces, and hence has empowered them to be able to efficiently respond to public needs, demands and aspirations at the provincial levels without needing approvals or concurrence from the Federal government. The reforms through the 18th amendment were widely agreed by political parties and appreciated by civil society, especially in the smaller provinces of the country.

In Pakistan, however, the biggest challenges usually relate to implementation of laws, policies or constitutional provisions. The implementation capacities are generally weak, whereas vested interests or players with interests in status quo also seek to obstruct or delay implementation of specific reforms. In relation to the 18th amendment, it is generally believed that bureaucracy at the Federal level is not willing to loose control and, therefore, has been offering resistance, which has slowed down the implementation process. Certain segments of political class also find it difficult to adjust with the new reality marked by a leaner Federal government and stronger provinces. On the other hand, provincial governments do not have the requisite technical capacities to quickly absorb the new powers, responsibilities and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

 2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop Oversight Tools on implementation of 18th Amendment in the province of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The special focus of the report will be on health, education, agriculture and food sector.

3. Scope of Work

            Development of Oversight Tools:

            The consultant will perform following duties during his contract with CPDI:

 

  1. The consultant will develop appropriate oversight tools and methodology for education, health and food and agriculture sector in KPK.
  2. The tools should be such that these could be helpful to generate periodic reports of education, health and food and agriculture sector.
  3. The consultant will help CPDI to develop the oversight report ones the tools will be prepared.

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment

 5. Deliverables

  • Oversight Tools & Methodology

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working 25%
Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment 50%
Experience of research and report writing 25%

8. Time Line

  • Starting from June 16,2014 to June 27,2014 (10 working days)

9. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 25% (first draft)
3rd installment 50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

10.Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

11. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

12. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is May 25, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_CVP_Oversight Tools Development_18th Amendment”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

HR Department

Centre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,www.cpdi-pakistan.org

 

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(Consultancy Assignment)

 Position: Consultant(Training Manual Development)

Project Title: Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

Status: CLOSED

Last Date:19 May, 2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

The 18th constitutional amendment has significantly changed the nature of relationship between the Federal government and the provinces in Pakistan. It included 102 amendments, whereby various provisions of the 1973 constitution were amended, substituted, added to, or deleted. It has transferred a large number of powers, responsibilities and institutions to the provinces, and hence has empowered them to be able to efficiently respond to public needs, demands and aspirations at the provincial levels without needing approvals or concurrence from the Federal government. The reforms through the 18th amendment were widely agreed by political parties and appreciated by civil society, especially in the smaller provinces of the country.

In Pakistan, however, the biggest challenges usually relate to implementation of laws, policies or constitutional provisions. The implementation capacities are generally weak, whereas vested interests or players with interests in status quo also seek to obstruct or delay implementation of specific reforms. In relation to the 18th amendment, it is generally believed that bureaucracy at the Federal level is not willing to loose control and, therefore, has been offering resistance, which has slowed down the implementation process. Certain segments of political class also find it difficult to adjust with the new reality marked by a leaner Federal government and stronger provinces. On the other hand, provincial governments do not have the requisite technical capacities to quickly absorb the new powers, responsibilities and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop Training Manual on implementation of 18th Amendment in the province of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The special focus of the report will be on health, education, agriculture and food sector.

3. Scope of Work

Training Manual on Implementation of 18th Amendment in KPK

Under this project CPDI will organize three trainings of Journalists/CSOs in three districts of KhyberPakhtunKhawa. The Purpose of these trainings will be to improve the capacity of local journalists from the target districts for better quality reporting on 18thamendment and related issues. The issues to be covered may include, among others, roles and responsibilities of provincial governments/legislatures in post-18thAmendment situation, international best practices in terms of governance and citizens’ oversight, and media responsibilities in the context of 18th amendment. It is estimated that 60 journalists/CSO’s activists would be trained on 18th amendment and related issues during these training.

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment

 5. Deliverables

  • Training Manual

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working 25%
Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment 50%
Experience of research and report writing 25%

8. Time Line

  • Starting from June 02 to June 15 (10 working days)

9. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 25% (first draft)
3rd installment 50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

 10.Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

11. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

12. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is May 19, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_CVP_Training Manual Development_18th Amendment”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

 

HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com,info@cpdi-pakistan.org,www.cpdi-pakistan.org

 

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Position          : District Youth Counselor

Project Title   : Developing Employability and Civic Education among Youth

Location         : Multan, Muzaffargarh, Lodhran and Bhawalpur

Duration         : 1 year

Status            : Closed

Project introduction:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. CPDI in collaboration with Creative Associates International is going to start a project named Developing Employability and Civic Education among Youth. This program is aimed to enhance the capability of youth to enter into job market, bridge the capability gap and making them acceptable for employers.

Job Description:

1.  Develop the liaison with College/Universities administration

2.  To facilitate the signing of MoU between CPDI and relevant educational institutions

3.  To engage with local CSOs for identification of youth for employability skills trainings

4. To identify the appropriate students/youth with the help of officials of educational institutions and representatives of local CSOs

5. To motivate and mobilize the selected students/youth

6. To facilitate the youth for self-assessment on web portal

7.  To enroll the required strength for each batch

8.  To ensure participation and attendance of the trainees during the entire course

9.  To arrange and facilitate exposure visits within the district for each batch

10. To submit the district batch report on completion of course by each batch

11.  To submit regular performance reports as prescribed by the line manager

12.  To follow the CPDI online management systems

13.  Any other task assigned by the line manager

Qualification:

1.  At least masters  in Social Science or other relevant fields

2.  Having at least 4 year experience of social mobilization, liaison building, working with youth and working with educational institutions.

Additional Skills Required:

1.  Pakistani national must have fluency in Urdu, English and the regional languages.

2.  Resident of the district or having two years work experience of that area.

3.  Should be aware of gender and cultural sensitivities

4.  Ability to work in a team/individually with tight deadlines and under time pressure.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is Jul 17th, 2014 till 3:00 PM. Please mention the district applied for in the subject line of the email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above mentioned constituency of any district at any time.

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Position          : Skill Trainer

Project Title   : Developing Employability and Civic Education among Youth

Location         : Multan, Muzaffargarh, Lodhran and Bhawalpur

Duration         : 1 year

Status               : Closed

Project introduction:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. CPDI in collaboration with Creative Associates International is going to start a project named Developing Employability and Civic Education among Youth. This program is aimed to enhance the capability of youth to enter into job market, bridge the capability gap and making them acceptable for employers.

Job Description:

1. To train the selected students/youth; trainer would be required to impart training on one or more of the following modules.

  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Interview skills (including writing resume, job interview skills, and online job searching skills)
  • Computing skills (PowerPoint, excel, basic numerical skills and presenting results graphically)
  • Civic education

2  Each module will cover the 5 days a week (2.5 Hrs per day)

3  To submit daily online session reports

4  To follow the CPDI online management systems

5  Any other task assigned by the line manager

Qualification:

  • At least masters in relevant field
  •  Having at least 2 year experience of imparting trainings.

Additional Skills Required:

  •   Pakistani national must have fluency in Urdu,English and the regional languages.
  •  Resident of the district or having two years work experience of that area.
  •   Should be aware of gender and cultural sensitivities
  •   Ability to work in a team/individually with tight deadlines and under time pressure.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is July 17th, 2014 till 3:00 PM.
  • Please mention the district applied for in the subject line of the email.*
  • Please also mention the module/s that you are applying for. *
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

*Example; Subject: application for skill trainer – written skills – District Multan

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above mentioned constituency of any district at any time.

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Position          : District Coordinator

Project Title   : Promoting Public Accountability through RTI in Pakistan

Location         : Multan

Duration         : 1 Year

Status               : Closed

Background:

  • The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).
  • CPDI is focusing on initiatives pertaining to advocacy efforts for the enactment of effective right to information laws and implementation of the existing ones by focusing both the demand and supply side.

Job Description:

  •  Constitute district level citizen Right to Information network group and facilitate their meetings.
  • Hold RTI Stalls at prominent and busy places of district
  • Arrange Seminar/Interface Meetings with Public Officials and Elected Representatives.
  • Submission of online reports with required MOVs in a timely and professional manner  Provide technical assistance to implementation of plans and activities at the district level
  • Ensure work plan is implemented as per the available budget by keeping in regular contact with the Program Manager
  • Submit Information Requests under Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Law to different public departments.
  • Coordinate project related activities with elected & appointed officials of the District

Qualification:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Sciences.
  • At least 3 years of work experience.
  • Expert knowledge of Right to Information Laws.

Additional Skills Required:

  • Perceived to be neutral and non-partisan in their community
  • Fluent in English, Urdu and regional language.
  • Excellent skills in computer programs, including online applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to lead a highly-productive team.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under time pressure.
  • Proven commitment to non-violence and fundamental democratic values.
  • Familiarity with producing written reports on a computer and using email.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is Jul 17th, 2014 till 3:00 PM. Please mention the district applied for in the subject line of the email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above seven mentioned districts at any time.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

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Position           :  Office Assistant  

Project Title   : Developing Employability and Civic Education among Youth

Location          :   Muzaffargarh, Lodhran and Bahawalpur

Duration          :     1 year

Status               :     Closed

 Introduction:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  •  Ensure that all visitors are well received and attended.
  •   Ensure that the office is kept clean.
  •  Provide tea or refreshments to guests/visitors to the office.
  •  Perform general office administrative duties as required, including: photocopying, distribute correspondence etc.
  •   Work with the relevant officers on arrangement of workshops/meetings materials.
  •   All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification:

At least Middle

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is Jul 17th, 2014 till 3:00 PM. Please mention the district applied for in the subject line of the email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above mentioned constituency of any district at any time.

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Terms of Reference

Position Title     : Drupal Developer (AM-Technical)

Project                 : Pakistan Election Information Web-Portal

Reporting To     : Project Manager

Status                  :  CLOSED

Last Date           : 25th May 2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

Key Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of Bachelor degree in Information Technology/ Computer Sciences;
  • The experience of at least 2-3 years of managing drupal websites;
  • Proficient in Drupal, including custom theming, module development, and Views;
  • Proficient in PHP & MySQL environment;
  • Familiar with JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery and HTML5/CSS3;
  • Proficient in the maintenance and administration of Drupal modules and components;
  • Sound knowledge of software design methods;
  • Sound knowledge of using templates to theme components;
  • Experience integrating free software and third party applications into existing systems;
  • Familiar with search engine optimization;
  • The ability to work within existing infrastructures;
  • Independence, willingness to learn and problem solving skills;
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, deadlines, and new challenges;
  • Strong communication skills and work well with others.

Major Responsibilities

  • Responsible for technical support for website on day to day operations;
  • Upload of content material on website and designing and review of website;
  • Identifying the technical issues in website and finding solutions to make website more interactive;
  • Bringing in the new ideas of cyber world to improve the aesthetics of website;
  • Responsible for promotion of web portal on cyber space;
  • Utilize the knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), pay per click (PPC), and social media campaigns, to evaluate and improve traffic, rankings, and conversions on web portal;
  • Responsible for routine maintenance and update of web portal;
  • Coordinate with software houses, and individuals for development of computer applications for web portal;
  • Monitor and evaluate search results and search performance across the major search channels;
  • Keep pace with SEO, search engine, social media and internet marketing industry trends and developments;
  • Discharging admin responsibilities for social media and blogs developed under the project;
  • Perform any other work assigned by project management relevant to website.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is May 25,2014  5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position          : Manager Research & Development

Location         : Islamabad

Duration         : 1 year (extendable)

STATUS          : CLOSED

Last Date          : May 8, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has a job opening for Manager Research & Development.

TORs for Manager R & D:

Research Skills:

  • Developing appropriate research methodologies, designing data collection instruments, collecting data (or supervising data collection), tabulating and analyzing data, and writing research reports on research conducted.
  • Identifying research problems and topics linked to CPDI’s overall mandate, initiate and develop concept papers and research proposals on identified themes, including progress reports, estimating resource requirements and developing implementation frameworks for research initiatives.
  • Developing terms of reference (ToRs) for outsourced research studies, assist the management in identifying suitable consultants (individuals or organizations) to outsource research or a component thereof, coordinating and supervising outsourced research, ensuring quality of data collection and analysis, and editing/ reviewing the reports submitted by consultants.
  • Ensuring quality control of research through monitoring of the research
  • Holds regular status meetings with project team/stake holders
  • Ability to take initiative and prioritize actions while managing numerous tasks
  • Any other task assigned by the Management.

 

Proposal Writing Skills:

  • Responding to all relevant call for proposals as advertised by different donor agencies.
  • Create and maintain a list of potential donors and their specific funding preferences and deadlines for proposal submission; track progress of proposals, submission dates, amounts, etc.
  • Suggesting new concept and funding agencies to increase funding base
  • Interaction, coordination and correspondence with donor agencies

Requirements:

At least a Masters degree in Social Sciences in relevant discipline; a higher degree will be preferred.

Demonstrated experience of writing and winning proposals from key institutional donors working in governance sector

  • Experience of proposal development in at least three of CPDI core program areas
  • Minimum 5 years of working experience with NGOs roles to proposal writing/research
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary Structure:

Rs. 140,000 to Rs. 180,000-All inclusive (depending upon the qualification and experience)

Additional Responsibilities:

  • CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals are requested to apply at jobs.cpdi-pakistan.org
  • Last date of application is May 8,2014  5.30 pm.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position          :     Internee

Project Title:    Strengthening Civil Society through Improved  Accountability

Location        :    Islamabad

Duration        :   2 Months

Status             :   Closed

Last Date       :   April 10, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

The proposed project is spanned over a period of three years. The project was implemented in 4 districts of the Punjab in first year and would be extended to 2 more districts from second year of the project. CPDI is focusing on initiatives pertaining to advocacy efforts for the enactment of effective right to information laws and implementation of the existing ones by focusing both the demand and supply side.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all Project Record

• Correspondence with Partners in Punjab & KPK

Qualification:

Minimum Bachelors Degree in any Discipline

Special Note:

• CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meetings conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.

• CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.

• CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.

• CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

• Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

• Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is April 10, 2014 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.

• Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.

• Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.

• CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other

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(Consultancy Assignment)

 Position: Consultant(Training Manual Development)

Project Title: Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

Status: CLOSED

Last Date:27 March, 2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

The 18th constitutional amendment has significantly changed the nature of relationship between the Federal government and the provinces in Pakistan. It included 102 amendments, whereby various provisions of the 1973 constitution were amended, substituted, added to, or deleted. It has transferred a large number of powers, responsibilities and institutions to the provinces, and hence has empowered them to be able to efficiently respond to public needs, demands and aspirations at the provincial levels without needing approvals or concurrence from the Federal government. The reforms through the 18th amendment were widely agreed by political parties and appreciated by civil society, especially in the smaller provinces of the country.

In Pakistan, however, the biggest challenges usually relate to implementation of laws, policies or constitutional provisions. The implementation capacities are generally weak, whereas vested interests or players with interests in status quo also seek to obstruct or delay implementation of specific reforms. In relation to the 18th amendment, it is generally believed that bureaucracy at the Federal level is not willing to loose control and, therefore, has been offering resistance, which has slowed down the implementation process. Certain segments of political class also find it difficult to adjust with the new reality marked by a leaner Federal government and stronger provinces. On the other hand, provincial governments do not have the requisite technical capacities to quickly absorb the new powers, responsibilities and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop Training Manual on implementation of 18th Amendment in the province of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The special focus of the report will be on health, education, agriculture and food sector.

3. Scope of Work

Training Manual on Implementation of 18th Amendment in KPK

Under this project CPDI will organize three trainings of Journalists/CSOs in three districts of KhyberPakhtunKhawa. The Purpose of these trainings will be to improve the capacity of local journalists from the target districts for better quality reporting on 18th amendment and related issues. The issues to be covered may include, among others, roles and responsibilities of provincial governments/legislatures in post-18th Amendment situation, international best practices in terms of governance and citizens’ oversight, and media responsibilities in the context of 18th amendment. It is estimated that 60 journalists/CSO’s activists would be trained on 18th amendment and related issues during these training.

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment

 5. Deliverables

  • Training Manual

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working 25%
Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment 50%
Experience of research and report writing 25%

8. Time Line

  • Starting from April 03 to April 18 (10 working days)

9. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 25% (first draft)
3rd installment 50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

 10.Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

11. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

12. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is March 31, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_CVP_Training Manual Development_18th Amendment”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

 

HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,www.cpdi-pakistan.org

 

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Position: Consultant(IEC Material Development)

Project Title: Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

Status: CLOSED

Last Date: 27 March,2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

The 18th constitutional amendment has significantly changed the nature of relationship between the Federal government and the provinces in Pakistan. It included 102 amendments, whereby various provisions of the 1973 constitution were amended, substituted, added to, or deleted. It has transferred a large number of powers, responsibilities and institutions to the provinces, and hence has empowered them to be able to efficiently respond to public needs, demands and aspirations at the provincial levels without needing approvals or concurrence from the Federal government. The reforms through the 18th amendment were widely agreed by political parties and appreciated by civil society, especially in the smaller provinces of the country.

In Pakistan, however, the biggest challenges usually relate to implementation of laws, policies or constitutional provisions. The implementation capacities are generally weak, whereas vested interests or players with interests in status quo also seek to obstruct or delay implementation of specific reforms. In relation to the 18th amendment, it is generally believed that bureaucracy at the Federal level is not willing to loose control and, therefore, has been offering resistance, which has slowed down the implementation process. Certain segments of political class also find it difficult to adjust with the new reality marked by a leaner Federal government and stronger provinces. On the other hand, provincial governments do not have the requisite technical capacities to quickly absorb the new powers, responsibilities and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

 2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop Information, Education and Communication Material on implementation of 18thAmendment in the province of Khyber Pukhtun khwa. The special focus of the report will be on health, education, agriculture and food sector.

3. Scope of Work

Development of IEC Material for Implementation of 18th Amendment in KPK

 The consultant will develop Information, Education and Communication material to create awareness for implementation of post 18th amendment service delivery mechanism in the province of Khyber Pakhtun Khawa. In order to reach out to the people at large, information, education and communication (IEC) materials will be prepared on the 18th amendment, its salient features, its importance and the challenges in its implementation and the role that the citizens should play for its efficient and people friendly implementation. Such materials will include posters, pamphlets, leaflets, and stickers. These will also be disseminated in the target districts, especially in and around government officers, colleges, universities, and public events including conferences, fairs and meetings. 24000 copies of IEC material will be produced.

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment

5. Deliverables

  • IEC Material (Brochures,Posters,Leaflets)

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working 25%
Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment 50%
Experience of research and report writing 25%

 

8. Time Line

  • Starting from April 03, 2014 to April 16,2014 (8 working days)

9. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 25% (first draft)
3rd installment 50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

 

10.Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

11. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

12. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is 31 March, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_IEC_CVP_18th Amendment”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

 

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Position          : Regional Coordinator

Location         : Multan

Duration         : 1 year (extendable)

STATUS          : CLOSED

Last Date          : March 14, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has a job opening for Regional Coordinator-Multan.

Job Description:

  • Prepare and monitor the workplans and budget of the project.
  • Monitor the project activities, ensuring that activities are carried out as planned or adapted to changed circumstances.
  • Organize meetings, workshops/surveys and other activities with guidance of PM.
  • Ensure rigorous monitoring, learning and evaluation system across the implementation of the project.
  • Ensure compliance with CPDI’s standard operating procedures and donor guidelines and protocols.
  • Maintain records, with support of the administrative assistant, on technical and financial aspects of project operations, including monitoring of project activities and their outcomes as well as minutes, decisions and recommendations of meetings and workshops for support and guidance.
  • Prepare timely and quality progress and implementation reports.
  • Ensure effective liaison and maintain good communication with regional partners and other stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with potential partners and other stakeholders.
  • Lead in networking with partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration and development of new project ideas, including project proposals and fundraising.
  • Lead in project management and support to partners, including in project implementation, financial management and reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.
  • Any other duties as advised by direct line manager.

Qualification:

  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences.
  • At least 5 years experience in implementation of governance related projects.
  • Strong management skills including ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, mentor staff, build strong teams, develop workplans, and manage budgets and project expenditures.
  • Demonstrated experience in Project management, including financial management and donor reporting.
  • Good multi-cultural and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and also on his/her own.
  • Willingness and ability to travel in the region.

Additional Skills Required:

  • Fluent in English, Urdu and regional language.
  • Excellent skills in computer programs, including online applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to lead a highly-productive team.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under time pressure.
  • Proven commitment to non-violence and fundamental democratic values.
  • Familiarity with producing written reports on a computer and using email.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is March 14,2014  5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position          : Social Mobilizers

Project Title   : Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan-Extension

Location         : NA51, NA54, NA55, NA56 of Dist. Rawalpindi, NA63 of Dist. Jhelum, NA66, NA67, NA68 of Dist. Sargodha, NA70 of Dist. Khushab, NA 89, NA88 of Dist. Jhang, NA87 of Dist. Chiniot and NA93 of Dist. Toba Tek Singh        

Duration         : 4 Months

STATUS: CLOSED

 

Background:

CPDI is a member organization of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). With the support of The Asia Foundation, FAFEN is going to implement the extended phase of  a nationwide program entitled, “Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan” program to strengthen all forms of democratic accountabilities in the country. Main objective of this phase is to increase citizens’ engagement by mobilizing them to observe upcoming local government elections and to continue the engagement of citizens groups with district and provincial elected representatives and public institutions for the advocacy of governance issues.

Job Description:

  • Mobilize women and members from marginalized, youth and minority members to participate as candidates in upcoming local government elections
  • Mobilize intending women, marginalized, youth and minority candidates to participate in the trainings
  • Train the intending women, marginalized, youth and minority candidates on election process and campaigning
  • Perform advocacy activities within the constituency/tehsil to raise the demand for early local government elections
  • Mobilize women for CNIC and voter registration

Qualification:

  • At least graduation
  • Experience of at least 2 years in Social Mobilization

Additional Skills Required:

  • Pakistani national must have fluency in Urdu and the regional languages.
  • Preferably a Constituency Relation Groups-CRG Member
  • Must be resident of the same constituency
  • Must be a registered voter
  • Politically non-partisan and able to declare the non-partisanship on oath
  • Should be aware of gender and cultural sensitivities
  • Should be aware of FAFEN and its activities
  • Working experience as  Social Mobilization
  • Ability to work in a team/individually with tight deadlines and under time pressure.
  • Additional Responsibilities:
  • CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above mentioned constituency of any district at any time.

How to Apply:

  • CPDI staff who has previously worked on STAEP project is eligible to apply.
  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is March 1st 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention the constituency and district applied for in the subject line of the email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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(Consultancy Assignment)

Position: Consultant

Project Title: Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

Status: CLOSED

Last Date: 27th February,2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

The 18th constitutional amendment has significantly changed the nature of relationship between the Federal government and the provinces in Pakistan. It included 102 amendments, whereby various provisions of the 1973 constitution were amended, substituted, added to, or deleted. It has transferred a large number of powers, responsibilities and institutions to the provinces, and hence has empowered them to be able to efficiently respond to public needs, demands and aspirations at the provincial levels without needing approvals or concurrence from the Federal government. The reforms through the 18th amendment were widely agreed by political parties and appreciated by civil society, especially in the smaller provinces of the country.

In Pakistan, however, the biggest challenges usually relate to implementation of laws, policies or constitutional provisions. The implementation capacities are generally weak, whereas vested interests or players with interests in status quo also seek to obstruct or delay implementation of specific reforms. In relation to the 18th amendment, it is generally believed that bureaucracy at the Federal level is not willing to loose control and, therefore, has been offering resistance, which has slowed down the implementation process. Certain segments of political class also find it difficult to adjust with the new reality marked by a leaner Federal government and stronger provinces. On the other hand, provincial governments do not have the requisite technical capacities to quickly absorb the new powers, responsibilities and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

 2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop Information, Education and Communication Material on implementation of 18th Amendment in the province of Khyber Pukhtun khwa. The special focus of the report will be on health, education, agriculture and food sector.

3. Scope of Work

Development of IEC Material for Implementation of 18th Amendment in KPK

 The consultant will develop Information, Education and Communication material to create awareness for implementation of post 18th amendment service delivery mechanism in the province of Khyber Pakhtun Khawa. In order to reach out to the people at large, information, education and communication (IEC) materials will be prepared on the 18th amendment, its salient features, its importance and the challenges in its implementation and the role that the citizens should play for its efficient and people friendly implementation. Such materials will include posters, pamphlets, leaflets, and stickers. These will also be disseminated in the target districts, especially in and around government officers, colleges, universities, and public events including conferences, fairs and meetings. 24000 copies of IEC material will be produced.

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment

5. Deliverables

  • Report (IEC Material)

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working 25%
Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment 50%
Experience of research and report writing 25%

 

8. Time Line

  • Starting from March 03, 2014 to March 10 (8 working days)

9. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 25% (first draft)
3rd installment 50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

 

10.Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

11. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

12. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is 27 February, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_IEC_CVP_18th Amendment”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,www.cpdi-pakistan.org

 

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Position: Consultant

Project Title: Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

Status: CLOSED

Last date: 27th February,2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

The 18th constitutional amendment has significantly changed the nature of relationship between the Federal government and the provinces in Pakistan. It included 102 amendments, whereby various provisions of the 1973 constitution were amended, substituted, added to, or deleted. It has transferred a large number of powers, responsibilities and institutions to the provinces, and hence has empowered them to be able to efficiently respond to public needs, demands and aspirations at the provincial levels without needing approvals or concurrence from the Federal government. The reforms through the 18th amendment were widely agreed by political parties and appreciated by civil society, especially in the smaller provinces of the country.

In Pakistan, however, the biggest challenges usually relate to implementation of laws, policies or constitutional provisions. The implementation capacities are generally weak, whereas vested interests or players with interests in status quo also seek to obstruct or delay implementation of specific reforms. In relation to the 18th amendment, it is generally believed that bureaucracy at the Federal level is not willing to loose control and, therefore, has been offering resistance, which has slowed down the implementation process. Certain segments of political class also find it difficult to adjust with the new reality marked by a leaner Federal government and stronger provinces. On the other hand, provincial governments do not have the requisite technical capacities to quickly absorb the new powers, responsibilities and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

 

2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop 3 Policy briefs/Recommendations for the implementation of 18th Amendment phase in the province of Khyber Pukhtun Khwa. The special focus of the report will be on health, education and agriculture sector.

3. Scope of Work

Development of Policy Briefs for Implementation of 18th Amendment in KPK

 

Under the project, sector specific policy briefs will be prepared, which will provide the context, progress already made, challenges being faced, critical gaps in terms of steps taken or methods used, and specific reforms or corrective measures. These briefs will be prepared on the basis of findings on existing research and best practices but also interviews of key informants including government officers and civil society activists. In certain cases, focus group discussions will also be held to collect views of all stakeholders. The main focus will be Health, Education and Agriculture.

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 5 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment

5. Deliverables

  • Policy Brief (Health, Education and Agriculture)

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working 25%

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Position Title     : Finance Officer

No of Positions:  2

Department       : Finance

Reporting To     : Senior Finance Officer

Status                  : CLOSED

Last Date           : 27th February 2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

2. Responsibilities:

  • Cheques and voucher preparation.
  • Monthly, quarterly and yearly preparation of Cash flow statement and Bank/ cash reconciliation statement.
  • Prepare Project wise monthly financial statements.
  • Accurate posting of transactions in quick books.
  • Handle tax payment and monthly tax returns.
  • Maintaining financial files and records to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Implementation of financial policies and procedures.
  • Process supplier invoices and issue cheques for all accounts due.
  • Assist with the annual audit.
  • Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Perform other related duties as and when required.

3. Qualification and Skills

Master/ Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline of Finance with 2 -3 years’ experience in similar capacity. Preference will be given to candidates with international/local Ngos.

Strong skills in accounting software like Quick books, peach tree etc.

Strong command in using Microsoft applications.

4. Disclosure

These are fulltime positions and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

5. Remuneration

CPDI offers competitive salary package for these posts (PKR 27,000/-  to PKR 40,000/-(depending upon experience)).

6. Place of Duty

The positions are based in Islamabad.

13. How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is February 27, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

14. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position: Driver

Location:Islamabad

Duration: 1 Year (extendable)

Status: CLOSED

Deadline: 19th February, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

 Responsibilities:

  • Drive vehicle for official travel or as requested by Supervisor
  • Ensure punctuality and safe transport;
  • Ensure vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times
  • Ensure vehicle is kept secure at all times
  • Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water,

Battery, brakes, tyre, etc.

  • Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs,
  • Prepare and submit vehicle request form, including records of log book, and records of fuel slips at the end of each month.

Qualifications

  • Matric
  • Valid driving license

Knowledge

  • Understanding of transportation law
  • Good traffic judgment
  • Good knowledge about car mechanics
  • Knowledge of the locations in Islamabad and other provinces.

Skills

  • Excellent driving skills
  • Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of English language

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years experience as driver with good driving record .

Attitudes

  • Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required.
  • Willing to travel outstation location

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is February 19, 2014   5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position          :     Junior SEO

Project Title :    International Foundation for Electoral System

Location        :    Islamabad

Duration        :   2 months

Status             :   Closed

Last Date       :   February 1, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities:

– Should be familiar with the visitor’s flow from Pakistan

– Should have knowledge about On-page & Off-page optimization

– Should have distinguished analytical skills

– Should have experience of textual content management and syndication skills

– Should have experience of media content management and syndication skills

– Should have knowledge about keywords analysis

Qualification:

Minimum Bachelors Degree in any Discipline

Special Note:

• CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meetings conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.

• CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.

• CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.

• CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

• Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

• Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is February 1, 2014 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.

• Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.

• Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.

• CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position          :     Internee

Project Title :    Promoting Public Accountability through RTI in Pakistan

Location        :    Islamabad

Duration        :   2 Months (Unpaid)

Status             :   Closed

Last Date       :   February 6, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

The proposed project is spanned over a period of three years. The project was implemented in 4 districts of the Punjab in first year and would be extended to 2 more districts from second year of the project. CPDI is focusing on initiatives pertaining to advocacy efforts for the enactment of effective right to information laws and implementation of the existing ones by focusing both the demand and supply side.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Online Information Request Tracker

• Maintain all Project Record

• Correspondence for advocacy purpose

Qualification:

Minimum Bachelors Degree in any Discipline

Special Note:

• CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meetings conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.

• CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.

• CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.

• CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

• Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

• Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is February 6, 2014 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.

• Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.

• Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.

• CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position          : District Coordinator

Project Title   : Promoting Public Accountability through RTI in Pakistan

Location         : Sargodha

Duration         : 5 Months

STATUS          : Closed

Last Date          : January 31, 2014

Background:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

The proposed project is spanned over a period of three years. The project was implemented in 4 districts of the Punjab in first year and would be extended to 2 more districts from second year of the project. CPDI is focusing on initiatives pertaining to advocacy efforts for the enactment of effective right to information laws and implementation of the existing ones by focusing both the demand and supply side.

Job Description:

  •  Constitute district level citizen Right to Information network group and facilitate their meetings.
  • Hold RTI Stalls at prominent and busy places of district
  • Arrange Seminar/Interface Meetings with Public Officials and Elected Representatives.
  • Submit Information Requests under Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Law to different public departments.
  • Coordinate project related activities with elected & appointed officials of the District
  • Submission of online reports with required MOVs in a timely and professional manner  Provide technical assistance to implementation of plans and activities at the district level
  • Ensure work plan is implemented as per the available budget by keeping in regular contact with the Program Manager

Qualification:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Sciences.
  • At least 3 years of work experience.
  • Expert knowledge of Right to Information Laws.

Additional Skills Required:

  • Perceived to be neutral and non-partisan in their community
  • Fluent in English, Urdu and regional language.
  • Excellent skills in computer programs, including online applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to lead a highly-productive team.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under time pressure.
  • Proven commitment to non-violence and fundamental democratic values.
  • Familiarity with producing written reports on a computer and using email.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is January 31, 2014   5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position Title     : Finance Officer

Department       : Finance

Reporting To     : Senior Finance Officer

Status                  : Closed

Last Date           : 12th January 2014

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

2. Responsibilities:

Cheques and voucher preparation.

Monthly, quarterly and yearly preparation of Cash flow statement and Bank/ cash reconciliation statement.

Prepare Project wise monthly financial statements.

Accurate posting of transactions in quick books.

Handle tax payment and monthly tax returns.

Maintaining financial files and records to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

Implementation of financial policies and procedures.

Process supplier invoices and issue cheques for all accounts due.

Assist with the annual audit.

Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

Perform other related duties as and when required.

3. Qualification and Skills

Master/ Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline of Finance with 2 -3 years’ experience in similar capacity. Preference will be given to candidates with international/local Ngos.

Strong skills in accounting software like Quick books, peach tree etc.

Strong command in using Microsoft applications.

4. Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

5. Remuneration

CPDI offers competitive salary package for this post.

6. Place of Duty

The position is based in Islamabad.

13. How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is January 12, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

14. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position: District Coordinator

Type:Contractual

Department: Program

Project: Our Money,Our Responsibility

STATUS: CLOSED

Last Date:January 02, 2014, 5.30

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a two-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibility” by UKaid under its Ilm Ideas Program. The project will be implemented in 2 districts of the Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh. The project will use Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) to track the flow of resources through various levels of government to the end users and will identify leakages. PETS will be used to determine efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of funds, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.

The PETS will be applied on 1000 schools of the project districts selected through stratified systematic sampling. The overall goal of the project is to change the behaviour or action of the stakeholders in the public expenditure process to improve the efficiency of spending and service delivery.

2. Objectives

District Coordinator will conduct research activities that include survey, focus group discussions, interview etc. and advocacy activities that include liaison with district government, stakeholders meetings and press briefing.

3. Scope of Work

District Coordinator will have the responsibility of conducting the PETS-based research, and disseminate the results at local level.

3.1 Research Activity

•    Conduction PETS on selected sample of schools during the project cycle

•    Survey, key informant interviews, focus group discussion and other research related activities

3.2 Advocacy Activity

•    Dissemination of research results to wider audience at district level

•    Establish long-term engagement with the district government on the basis of research results

3.3 General

•    Representing CPDI on different forums, seminars and conferences conducted on similar issues/topics

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 3 years experience of conducting field research activities; condition can be relaxed for exceptional candidates;
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, Web, email etc)
  • Knowledge of Pakistan education environment, international commitments, latest constitutional and legislative development in education
  • Knowledge of district government budget (You can go through publications under Budget Watch at CPDI website- www.cpdi-pakistan.org  )

5. Additional Responsibilities

CPDI has established a well- coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

7. Place of Duty

The position is based in project district Toba Tek Singh. Approximately, 90% of the time will be spent in field. This is not a desk job. The candidates should be very clear about it before applying.

8. Reporting line

District Coordinator will report directly to Project Manager.

9. Conflict of Interest

The District Coordinator will have to fill conflict of interest form annually that will be placed in his/her p-file.

10. Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

11. Remuneration

CPDI offers highly competitive salary package for this post.

12. Assessment Criteria

Relevant research qualification, skills and experience (conducting surveys, FGDs, interviews)    60%

Knowledge of Pakistan Education Environment     10%

Knowledge of District Government Budget    20%

Demonstrated ability to communicate in oral and written (Urdu and English)    10%

13. How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is January 02, 2014, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

14. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence short listing/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position          : District Coordinator

Project Title   : Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral

Process in Pakistan-Extension

Location         : Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Sargodha, Khushab, Jhang, Chiniot                                      and Toba Tek Singh

 

 

Duration         : 5 Months

STATUS: CLOSED

Background:

CPDI is a member organization of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). With the support of The Asia Foundation, FAFEN is going to implement the extended phase of  a nationwide program entitled, “Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan” program to strengthen all forms of democratic accountabilities in the country. Main objective of this phase is to increase citizens’ engagement by mobilizing them to observe upcoming local government elections and to continue the engagement of citizens groups with district and provincial elected representatives and public institutions for the advocacy of governance issues.

Job Description:

  •  Constitute district level citizen groups and facilitate their meetings  Coordinate with NADRA and ECP officials for observer’s accreditation and citizen’s registrations
  • Coordinate implementation of program activities in the designated districts to ensure effective program outcomes
  • Submission of online reports with required MOVs in a timely and professional manner  Provide technical assistance to implementation of plans and activities at the district and Union Council level
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor and evaluate program activities at the district level and provide timely advice
  • Conduct and facilitate trainings (citizens, mobilizers and observers)
  • Ensure work plan is implemented as per the available budget by keeping in regular contact with the Program Manager
  • Coordinate project related activities with elected & appointed officials of the District
  • Facilitate citizen groups for effective engagement with political parties
  • Maintain good relationships with both elected and appointed local government officials and other projects/ NGOs working on governance in the district
  • Supervise all union council staff and observers and provide leadership

Qualification:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Sciences.
  • At least 3 years of work experience.
  • Expert knowledge of Pakistani politics and election systems at the national, provincial and local levels.

Additional Skills Required:

  • Perceived to be neutral and non-partisan in their community
  • Fluent in English, Urdu and regional language.
  • Excellent skills in computer programs, including online applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to lead a highly-productive team.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under time pressure.
  • Proven commitment to non-violence and fundamental democratic values.
  • Familiarity with producing written reports on a computer and using email.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a right to withdraw the position and selection process in any of above seven mentioned districts at any time.
  • Selected candidate is required to join CPDI on immediate basis.

How to Apply:

  • This advertisement is for internal circulation only. CPDI staff who has previously worked on STAEP project are eligible to apply.
  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is December 24, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention the district applied for in the subject line of the email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position               : Manager – Budget Study Centre

Project Title       : Strengthening Civil Society to Improve Accountability

Location               : Islamabad (with frequent travel)

Status                    :  Closed

Background:

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

With the support of National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) is implementing a project on “Strengthening Civil Society to Improve Accountability” since February 2006. Initially, the project was implemented only in the Rawalpindi district but, later, its scope was expanded to district Jhang in 2008-09 and district Khushab in 2009-10. In 2013, the project was further expanded to remaining thirty three districts of the Punjab. Main objective of the project is ‘to promote democratization by establishing and strengthening mechanisms of enhanced public participation in monitoring and accountability of use of public funds by public authorities in the districts and members of provincial/national assemblies.

Job Responsibilities:

 

  • The Project Manager will provide facilitation and technical support to the budget network, Citizens Network for Budget Accountability; so that it can continue to efficiently monitor the use of public funds and take initiatives to make the relevant public authorities accountable.
  • S/he will be responsible for aiding the project team and budget network partner organizations in drawing up implementation plans, designing and conducting surveys, budget advocacy and dealing with government officials to gather relevant budget documents.
  • S/he will assist network members in keeping a close liaison with the government officials.
  • S/he will conduct budget related trainings with different stakeholders including the network members, journalists, public officials and other civil society organizations.
  • S/he will also have to handle the social media; Facebook page, twitter etc with the help of CPDI’s IT department.
  • The Manager will also make sure that technical assistance is provided to district governments in developing their districts websites, with the help of CPDI’s web developer where the budget of last three years can be placed.
  • Organizing and updating the project paper work, quarterly and monthly reports will also be the responsibility of the PM.
  • This work includes frequent travel to different areas of Punjab and KPK.

 

Qualification:

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 3 years’ experience of managing research activities.
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing.
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures and mechanism.
  • Knowledge of district and provincial budget process.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

 

 How to Apply:

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is November 27, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

 

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

 

HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,

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Position               : Manager HR and Admin

Location               : Islamabad

Duration              : 1 year

Last Date                :November 27, 2013, 5.30 pm

Status                    : Closed

Background:      

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It was established in September 2003. CPDI has its main office at Islamabad; however projects are implemented throughout Pakistan. CPDI also maintains its regional/project offices in 6 different districts

CPDI has an opening for Manager HR & Admin

Manager HR & Admin will contribute to the accomplishment of Admin and Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and the recruitment and on-going development of a superior workforce.

The Manager HR & Admin will help in implementation of services, policies and programs through reports to the Executive Director and will assist company managers on HR and Admin issues.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assisting management in Recruitment and training of staff.
  • Initiating and maintaining Performance Evaluation record of all staff.
  • Preparing and updating employees job description.
  • Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system.
  • Employee orientation, development and training logistics and record keeping.
  • Completing all requirements and formalities of EOBI and SECP
  • Maintaining healthy environment in office.
  • Assisting program staff in finalizing their travel arrangement and maintain vehicle logbooks.
  • Liaison with vendors and suppliers and ensuring timely supply of all goods and services from vendors and to end-users.
  • Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR/Admin office.

Personal/professional Skills:

  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience of Admin and HR departments of reputable company of which at least two years’ experience at managerial level,
  • Professional knowledge of basic computer programs MS Office, Excel, Power point, In-page etc.
  • Ability to analyse problems and provide systematic solutions in line with established policies/procedures.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Flexible, motivated team player.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

How to Apply:

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is November 27, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.
  • Candidates who have applied before need not to apply.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,

 

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Position               : Assistant Project Manager – Peshawar & Mardan

Project Title       : Citizen Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

Location               : Peshawar

Duration              : 1 year

Duration              : Closed

Background:

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizen Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

Job Responsibilities:

  • The Assistant Project Manager will assist Project Manager in his day to day activities at project planning stage.
  • S/he will be responsible for aiding the project manager in drawing up implementation plans, locating materials and calculating projected project costs.
  • S/he will coordinate directly with all participants of the workshops including journalists and civil society representatives, public officials as well as elected representatives.
  • S/he will assist PM in identifying the members of oversight group and will keep a close liaison with the member of the oversight group.
  • Organizing and updating the project paper work will also be the responsibility of the APM.
  • This work may include project event reports, attendance sheets, and other record as mentioned in Project Management Plan.

Qualification:

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years’ experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research, report writing and field work
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures and mechanism,
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

 Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is November 14, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Assistant Project Manager”

  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

 

HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com,          info@cpdi-pakistan.org,

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 Position               : District Coordinator (Abbottabad)        

Project Title       : Citizen Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

Location               : Abbotabad

Duration              : 1 year

Background:

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizen Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

Job Description:

 The District Coordinator will assist Project Manager in his day to day activities at project planning stage.

  •  s/he is responsible for aiding the project manager in drawing up implementation plans, locating materials and calculating projected project costs.
  • s/he will coordinate directly with all participants of the workshops including journalists and civil society representatives, public officials as well as elected representatives.
  • s/he will help PM in identifying the members of oversight group and will keep a close liaison with the member of the oversight group.
  • Organizing and updating the project paper work will also be the responsibility of the District Coordinator.
  • This work may include project event reports, attendance sheets, and other record as mentioned in Project Management Plan.

Qualification:

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 3 years’ experience of managing research activities.
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing.
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment.

Additional Responsibilities:

CPDI has established a well-coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

How to Apply:

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is November 14, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“District Coordinator – Abbotabad”

  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

 

HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com,          info@cpdi-pakistan.org,

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Position               : Manager HR and Admin

Location               : Islamabad

Context

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It was established in September 2003. CPDI has its main office at Islamabad; however projects are implemented throughout Pakistan. CPDI also maintains its regional/project offices in 6 different districts

CPDI has an opening for Manager HR & Admin

Manager HR & Admin will contribute to the accomplishment of Admin and Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and the recruitment and on-going development of a superior workforce.

The Manager HR & Admin will help in implementation of services, policies and programs through reports to the Executive Director and will assist company managers on HR and Admin issues.

The Manager HR & Admin will be responsible for these areas:

  • Assisting management in Recruitment and training of staff.
  • Initiating and maintaining Performance Evaluation record of all staff.
  • Preparing and updating employees job description.
  • Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system.
  • Employee orientation, development and training logistics and record keeping.
  • Completing all requirements and formalities of EOBI and SECP
  • Maintaining healthy environment in office.
  • Assisting program staff in finalizing their travel arrangement and maintain vehicle logbooks.
  • Liaison with vendors and suppliers and ensuring timely supply of all goods and services from vendors and to end-users.
  • Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR/Admin office.

Personal/professional Skills:

  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • Minimum five years of professional experience of Admin and HR departments of reputable company of which at least two years’ experience at managerial level,
  • Professional knowledge of basic computer programs MS Office, Excel, Power point, In-page etc.
  • Ability to analyse problems and provide systematic solutions in line with established policies/procedures.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Flexible, motivated team player.
  • Fluent in English and Urdu

How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is November 13, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Manager HR and Admin”

  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

 Special Note:

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/ interview committee during the process of recruitment.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

 

HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,

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(Consultancy Assignment)

 Position: Consultant

Project Title: Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)

CPDI Program Area: Rule of Law

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a 15-months project titled, “Citizens’ Oversight of Federalism in Context of 18th Amendment (KPK)” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 3 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad.

The 18th constitutional amendment has significantly changed the nature of relationship between the Federal government and the provinces in Pakistan. It included 102 amendments, whereby various provisions of the 1973 constitution were amended, substituted, added to, or deleted. It has transferred a large number of powers, responsibilities and institutions to the provinces, and hence has empowered them to be able to efficiently respond to public needs, demands and aspirations at the provincial levels without needing approvals or concurrence from the Federal government. The reforms through the 18th amendment were widely agreed by political parties and appreciated by civil society, especially in the smaller provinces of the country.

In Pakistan, however, the biggest challenges usually relate to implementation of laws, policies or constitutional provisions. The implementation capacities are generally weak, whereas vested interests or players with interests in status quo also seek to obstruct or delay implementation of specific reforms. In relation to the 18th amendment, it is generally believed that bureaucracy at the Federal level is not willing to loose control and, therefore, has been offering resistance, which has slowed down the implementation process. Certain segments of political class also find it difficult to adjust with the new reality marked by a leaner Federal government and stronger provinces. On the other hand, provincial governments do not have the requisite technical capacities to quickly absorb the new powers, responsibilities and institutions within the existing scope of provincial jurisdiction.

 2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop comprehensive report on implementation of 18th Amendment in the province of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The special focus of the report will be on health, education, agriculture and food sector.

 3. Scope of Work

Baseline Report on Implementation of 18th Amendment in KPK

The report will help in clearly establishing the existing situation and then in tracking the progress that is made through the project. It will be developed on the basis of a scientific methodology as appropriate for this project. It will take into account, among others, the current implementation status, any critique of implementation, level of citizens’ participation or oversight, number and capacity of local civil society groups involved in work on 18th amendment or federalism in general, and researches already undertaken. This baseline will be used to inform and plan project interventions as well as to measure project progress in the following quarters as well as at the end of the year. Various research tools will be employed for finalizing the baseline report. These will include desk research, focus group discussions with CSOs and citizens’ groups, key informants interviews, review of existing research and relevant media coverage. An end line report would be prepared to compare the results with baseline and gauge the progress that project interventions have made

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Excellent skills in research and report writing
  • Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment

  5. Deliverables

  • Report

  6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

  7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working 25%
Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding 18th amendment 50%
Experience of research and report writing 25%

8. Time Line

  • Starting from November 10 to November 25 (10 working days)

9. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 25% (first draft)
3rd installment 50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

10.Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

 11. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

12. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is November 7, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_CVP_18th Amendment”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,www.cpdi-pakistan.org

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Position                : Project Manager

Project                 : Citizen Oversight of Federalism in context of 18th Amendment

Duration              : September 28, 2013 – December 27, 2014

Status                   : Closed

Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

Qualification and Skills:

  • 3 to 4 years’ of relevant experience.
  • At least Master’s degree in Social Sciences/Political Science/ law or any other relevant field.
  • Excellent observation, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills.

 Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

Remuneration

CPDI offers competitive salary package for this post.

Place of Duty

The position is based in Islamabad.

How to Apply

  • This position is opened for in-house candidates only
  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com not later than 9th October 2013. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.cominfo@cpdi-pakistan.org,

 

Terms of Reference

 

Position                : Parliamentary Observer – National Assembly

Project                 : Parliamentary Watch & Reforms Projects

Duration              : August 2013 – September 2014

Status                   :CLOSED

Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

Job Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will be responsible to observe the proceedings of Parliamentary committees of the National Assembly.
  • Timely communicate the data collected.
  • Coordination with the Program Manager.
  • Other responsibilities as and when assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualification and Skills:

  • 1 to 2 years’ experience of observing and reporting parliamentary proceedings.
  • At least bachelor’s degree in Political Science/ law/ Journalism or any other relevant field.
  • Excellent observation, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills.

 Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

Remuneration

CPDI offers competitive salary package for this post.

Place of Duty

The position is based in Islamabad.

How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com not later than August 5,2013. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,

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Position: Program Officer

  • Program: Transparency and Right to Information
  • Last Date : July 27, 2013
  • Status : CLOSED

 Objectives:

The Program Officer will primarily be responsible for providing operational support to the Program Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

The main roles and responsibilities of the Program Officer will include but not limited to the following:

    • Assist the Program Manager to develop detailed program work plans, including activity descriptions and timetables and manage the implementation of these activities so as to ensure the program’s activities and outputs are executed on time and to adequate quality standards.
    • Assist in tracking the program’s progress and make changes to the activity plans where appropriate, providing in each case a full justification of these changes to the Supervisor.
    • Provide knowledge where appropriate to other similar programs, and/or to seek this support from outside parties when necessary.
    • Coordination with departments for conducting events under supervision of Program manager.
    •  To prepare and circulate correspondence/letters of RTI to media, journalist as and when assigned by Program Manager.
    • To maintain proper filing of activities carried out under the assigned projects.
    • Keep the record of all the activities carried out to achieve project objectives.
    • Represent CPDI at different forums under guidance of Program Manager.
    • Establish and maintain regular contact with partner organizations, and to liaise and co-ordinate with the appropriate government bodies whenever appropriate to ensure successful project progress
    • Represent the program at meetings, forums and processes to stay up to date with unfolding events or issues.

Reporting lines

The Program Officer will report to the Program Manager.

Required Education and Experience:

      • Master degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field.
      • At least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience in capacity building/organizational development

 Essential competencies

      • Strong analytical and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation Skills
      • Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
      • Willingness to travel extensively within the country, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with partners and willingness to learn new approaches.
      • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment.
      • Excellent organization, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills.
      • Highly proficient in MS Office suite and the use of Internet for research purposes.
      • Desirable knowledge of social media (Facebook,Twitter)

Time Line:

One year

Internal contacts

In addition to working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Officer will work collaboratively with other Officers (including Manager M&E, HR/Admin Manager, and Finance towards ensuring programmatic efficiency.

How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is July 27, 2013, 5:30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position        :              District Long Term Election Observer

Location       :             Rawalpindi/Islamabad

Project           :               Long Term Election Observation and Oversight in Pakistan

Duration       :            Contractual (till 31st October 2013)

Last Date      :           16th July 2013

Status            :                 CLOSED

Job Responsibilities:

  • To implement the project activities during post-election phases
  • To assist the Election Observation Manager (EOM) in the assigned duties
  • To cooperate with ECP offices for election related information
  • To plan the implementations of programs in the field
  • This position requires a thorough Knowledge and experience of Elections
  • Daily online reporting (FOPT), Candidate must have a keen desire to learn and adjust   to the demands of the job
  • Networking with elected representatives, public officials and election stake holders is a per-requisite

Experience:

  • Candidate should possess at least 2-3 years experience in relevant field, preferences should be given to a candidate who has experience of working in FAFEN project.

Qualification:

  • Graduation in social sciences, Mass Communications/ management preferable, will be given to candidates having master’s degree.

Abilities:

  • Candidate must have knowledge about District Rawalpindi.
  • He/she must be able to communicate necessary contacts of government officials.
  • Candidate must be well versed with MS office and internet browsing. He/she should be fluent in Urdu, English (written communication) and one regional language.
  • Candidate must be unbiased and politically neutral and declares his/her neutrality.

 

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Position                       :   Project Manager

Project Title              :   Our Money, Our Responsibility

Status                           :   CLOSED

CPDI Program Area:   Budget Watch

Last Date                     :  18th July 2013

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a two-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibility” by UKaid under its Ilm Ideas Program. The project will be implemented in 2 districts of the Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh. The project will use Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) to track the flow of resources through various levels of government to the end users and will identify leakages. PETS will be used to determine efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of funds, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.

The PETS will be applied on 1000 schools of the project districts selected through stratified systematic sampling. The overall goal of the project is to change the behaviour or action of the stakeholders in the public expenditure process to improve the efficiency of spending and service delivery.

2. Objectives

The program Manager will lead a research and advocacy team to produce quality research and disseminate the research results at local, provincial and national level.

3. Scope of Work

The project manager will have the responsibility of commissioning and managing the PETS-based research, writing reports on basis of data collected through PETS and disseminate the results at local, provincial and national level.

3.1 Research Activity

  • Teaming up with CPDI research department, senior management to refine and develop core research needs to be addressed by the project
  • Ensure that detailed research protocol are developed including a detailed implementation plan
  • Close liaison with consultant and CPDI research team to develop PETS forms
  • Supervising the field research and collection of data on the basis of PETS forms, focus group discussions, key informants’ interview and other appropriate activities and ensuring that quality, cost-effectiveness, timeliness and maintenance of ethical standards.
  • Analyzing the data using different software and computer applications
  • Generating district-based six-monthly report

3.2 Advocacy Activity

  • Dissemination of research results to wider audience at local, provincial and national level
  • Establish long-term engagement with the district government on the basis of research results

3.3 General

  • Representing CPDI on different forums, seminars and conferences conducted on similar issues/topics
  • Acting as project focal person for coordination with DAI

3.4 Reports

Prepare periodic narrative and financial reports to be submitted to DAI

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Strong skills in basic computer packages
  • Knowledge of district government budget
  • Track record of research management including the supervision of field team and oversee quality assurance
  • Demonstrate strong data analysis and report writing skills

5. Additional Responsibilities

CPDI has established a well- coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

6. Deliverables

The primary outcome of the project is to establish a long-term engagement with district government to change the behaviour or action of the stakeholders in the public expenditure process to improve the efficiency of spending and service delivery.

The specific deliverables will be as mentioned in the project document and will include:

  • 8 six-monthly PETS reports in each of the 2 target districts
  • 8 press briefings in 2 districts after the release of the report
  • 16 Quarterly interface meeting in 2 district
  • 2 annual conference on education governance in provincial capital

7. Place of Duty

The position is based in Islamabad with frequent visits to project districts.

8. Reporting line

The project manager will report directly to Executive Director.

10. Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

11. Remuneration

CPDI offers highly competitive six-figure salary package for this post.

13. Assessment Criteria

Relevant research qualification, skills and experience (including report writing skills) 50%
Knowledge of Pakistan Education Environment 10%
Knowledge of District Government Budget 10%
Project management skills 15%
Demonstrated ability to communicate in oral and written (Urdu and English) 15%

14. How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is July 18, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

15. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position Title     : Finance Officer

Department       : Finance

Reporting To      : Senior Finance Officer

Status                     :   CLOSED

Last Date              :  19th June 2013

 

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

2. Responsibilities:

  • Cheques and voucher preparation.
  • Monthly, quarterly and yearly preparation of Cash flow statement and Bank/ cash reconciliation statement.
  • Prepare Project wise monthly financial statements.
  • Accurate posting of transactions in quick books.
  • Handle tax payment and monthly tax returns.
  • Maintaining financial files and records to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Implementation of financial policies and procedures.
  • Process supplier invoices and issue cheques for all accounts due.
  • Assist with the annual audit.
  • Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Perform other related duties as and when required.

3. Qualification and Skills

  • Master/ Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline of Finance with 2 -3 years’ experience in similar capacity. Preference will be given to candidates with international/local Ngos.
  • Strong skills in accounting software like Quick books, peach tree etc.
  • Strong command in using Microsoft applications.

4. Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

5. Remuneration

CPDI offers competitive salary package for this post.

6. Place of Duty

The position is based in Islamabad.

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JOB TITLE: Coordinator 1

  1. Status : Closed
  2. Last Date: 6th June 2013

JOB PURPOSE: CPDI is a member organization of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). With the support of The Asia Foundation, FAFEN is implementing a nationwide program entitled, “Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan” program to strengthen all forms of democratic accountabilities in the country. Under the program, one of the primary objectives is to encourage active citizenry to hold elected representatives accountable and answerable to their constituents.

CPDI is now hiring a FAFEN Coordinator 1 to implement project activities in the designated constituency. The Coordinator 1 will be required:

  1. To act as FAFEN representative in the designated constituency;
  2. To ensure conduct of all fields activities in the designated constituency including:
    1. Social Mobilization
    2. Local Governance Scan
    3. Voter education
    4. Voter registration
    5. Voter list audits
    6. Surveys
    7. Public Meetings
    8. Meetings with Elected Representatives
    9. Advocacy initiatives
    10. Press briefings
    11. Election Observation
    12. Any other as assigned by the Program Manager
  3. To report daily activities to FAFEN providing all required details;
  4. To Ensure all means of verifications for all activities are mailed to the FAFEN Secretariat on time;
  5.  To identify and persuade people according to FAFEN criteria for inclusion in the Constituency Relations Group (CRG);
  6. To ensure periodic meetings of CRG in an effort to bring forth the issues of the constituents for presentation to elected representatives as national, provincial and local levels;
  7. To facilitate the working of CRG in taking independent pro-constituency advocacy initiatives;
  8. To develop working linkages with local level bureaucracy and public institutions to highlight FAFEN’s work;
  9. Regular contact and sharing program performance and challenges with the management;
  10. Any other task as assigned by the Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Pakistani national fluent in written and spoken English and Urdu.
  2. A Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
  3. Demonstrated experience in social mobilization, surveys, FGDs and facilitation.
  4. Ability to make work plans.
  5. Expert knowledge of constituency.
  6. Be a current resident of the designated Constituency.
  7. Fluent in standard computer programs, including online applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and excellent typing skills in English.
  8. Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to work in a highly-productive team, and ability to work to tight deadlines and under time pressure.

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Project Manager

  1. Status : CLOSED
  2. Last Date: 31 May 2013
  3. Project Name: IFES Project–Support Voter Education Plan

Key Qualifications and Skills

  • Master degree in Political Science, International Relations, Information Technology, Bachelor degree in law or master degree in any other relevant field
  • Three to four years experience of project management/web portal management
  • Strong skills in basic computer packages
  • Knowledge of political system at national, provincial and district government levels
  • Track record of research management including the supervision of project team and oversee quality assurance
  • Demonstrate strong data analysis and report writing skills
Major Responsibilities
  • Responsible for day-to-day management of the project
  • Ensure that detailed research/content development protocols are developed including a detailed implementation plan
  • Ensuring the quality of the contents developed during the life of the project
  • Teaming up with CPDI research department, senior management to refine and develop content development needs to be addressed by the project
  • Close liaison with consultant and CPDI research team, project team and IFES to develop contents of the web portal
  • Ensuring that all project activities are completed in the timeframe as given in the work plan and within allocated budget
  • Identify new areas for content development and lead project team for content development on topics not included in the proposal

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Assistant Project Manager – Technical

  1. Status : CLOSED
  2. Last Date: 31 May 2013
  3. Project Name: IFES Project–Support Voter Education Plan

Key Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of Bachelor degree in Information Technology/ Computer Sciences
  • 1-2 years experience in Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Experience working with CMS and building/administering content in CMS environments
  • Desired: Knowledge of HTML/CSS and website administrations
 Major Responsibilities
  • Responsible for promotion of web portal on cyber space
  • Utilize the knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), pay per click (PPC), and social media campaigns, to evaluate and improve traffic, rankings, and conversions on web portal
  • Responsible for routine maintenance and update of web portal
  • Coordinate with software houses, and individuals for development of computer applications for web portal
  • Monitor and evaluate search results and search performance across the major search channels
  • Keep pace with SEO, search engine, social media and internet marketing industry trends and developments
  • Discharging admin responsibilities for social media and blogs developed under the project

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(Contract Based Project Position)

 Position: Research Assistant

Project Title: Our Money, Our Responsibility

CPDI Program Area: Budget Watch

STATUS:CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a Two-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibilities” under DFID ILM Ideas Project. The project activities will be implemented in 2 districts of Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.

In Punjab, budget allocations for education sector have been and continue to be extremely low due to multiple factors including weak civil society demand, lack of available resources, limited capacity to utilize even the allocated budgets and non-recognition of education as a priority by the policy makers. Given the low budget allocations, the government has not been able to provide adequate number of schools at various levels. Even the schools that have been established suffer from non-availability of adequate number of teachers, lack of basic facilities like washrooms and teaching materials, and weak accountability mechanisms[1]. As a result, the performance of public sector education system remains weak and far below the public expectations as well as regional and international standards. This situation compels parents, who can afford, to send their children to private schools, which offer education of varying quality and are generally expensive. Worst affected by this situation are the poor segments of population, who do not have effective voice in the education sector governance; nor do they afford to send their children to private schools. It is significant to mention here that the meagre funds that were allocated to education were littered with problems like secrecy, nepotism, favouritism and corruption. While a consistent and concerted effort is required to pursue government to increase education sector allocations, a much needed step should be to analyse the use of allocated funds and to determine whether these funds and services are reaching to end users as the government documents show.

CPDI will introduce new instrument called Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) which help to generate such kind of data determining efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of resources, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.

2. Objectives & Tasks

The Research Assistant will assist the principal investigator (Project Manager) in managing specific research functions at head office. He/she will perform following tasks:-

  • Collect all relevant secondary data on education and budget at all levels
  • Make a comprehensive desk review of existing literature
  • Organize training sessions for field staff in each district in Phase-II, III & IV.
  • Coordinate and supervise all field activities in Phase-II, III & IV.
  • Coordinate with short term consultants in Phase-II, III & IV
  • Supervise data entry in SPSS and/or STATA
  • Prepare a detailed analysis plan and generate results by employing either SPSS or STATA
  • Assist the principle investigator in report writing.
  • Any other tasks given by Project Manager and/or Executive Director

3. Required Qualification

  • Master/MPhil degree in relevant discipline of social sciences (Preferably in Economics/Development)
  • Minimum 6-12 months of proven experience of Data Management, Analysis and Report Writing. Knowledge of statistical/econometric analysis is essential
  • Publication in any national and/or international journal would be an added advantage
  • Knowledge and/or training of social accountability tools is must

4. Personal Specifications

The successful applicant is expected to have:-

  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Strong and proactive interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent team building and co-operative work skills
  • Good problems solving skills
  • Strong results orientation
  • Personal willingness and ability to effect lively adapt to, and manage, change.

5. Deliverables

  • Desk Review Reports
  • Data Entry Reports
  • Field Coordination Reports
  • Database Files
  • Analysis Plans
  • Progress Reports
  • Event Reports
  • Press Briefing Reports
  • Chapters in final report (TBD later on)
  • Any other based on the assignments

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Master/Mphil degree in relevant discipline of social sciences (Preferably in Economics/Development) 50%
Minimum 6-12 months of proven experience of Data Management, Analysis and Report Writing. Knowledge of statistical/econometric analysis is essential 20%
Publication in any national and/or international journal would be an added advantage 15%
Knowledge and/or training of social accountability tools is must 15%

 

8. Time Line

  • Starting from May 15, 2013 to May 14, 2014

9. Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

10. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and any writing sample to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is May 13, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line “Research_Assistant_ILM”
  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

11. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
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Terms of Reference

(Consultancy Assignment)

 Position: Short Term Consultant (STC)

Project Title: Our Money, Our Responsibility

CPDI Program Area: Budget Watch

STATUS:CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a one-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibility” under DFID ILM Ideas Project. The project activities will be implemented in 2 districts of Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.

In Punjab, budget allocations for education sector have been and continue to be extremely low due to multiple factors including weak civil society demand, lack of available resources, limited capacity to utilize even the allocated budgets and non-recognition of education as a priority by the policy makers. Given the low budget allocations, the government has not been able to provide adequate number of schools at various levels. Even the schools that have been established suffer from non-availability of adequate number of teachers, lack of basic facilities like washrooms and teaching materials, and weak accountability mechanisms[1]. As a result, the performance of public sector education system remains weak and far below the public expectations as well as regional and international standards. This situation compels parents, who can afford, to send their children to private schools, which offer education of varying quality and are generally expensive. Worst affected by this situation are the poor segments of population, who do not have effective voice in the education sector governance; nor do they afford to send their children to private schools. It is significant to mention here that the meagre funds that were allocated to education were littered with problems like secrecy, nepotism, favouritism and corruption. While a consistent and concerted effort is required to pursue government to increase education sector allocations, a much needed step should be to analyse the use of allocated funds and to determine whether these funds and services are reaching to end users as the government documents show.

CPDI will introduce new instrument called Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) which help to generate such kind of data determining efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of resources, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.

2. Objectives & Tasks

The consultant will assist the principal investigator (Project Manager) in managing specific research functions in field and head office. He/she will perform following tasks:-

Assist the principle investigator (Project Manager) in questionnaire designating.

  • Make a comprehensive desk review.
  • Organize training sessions for field staff in each district.
  • Coordinate and supervise all field activities.
  • Conduct all key informant (DEOs/Dos/ADOs) interviews.
  • Collect all relevant data from District Education Office required for detailed analysis
  • Prepare a detailed analysis plan
  • Assist the principle investigator in report writing.

 3. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences (Preferably in Economics/Development)
  • 2-3 years of proven experience of Project Coordination, Data Analysis, and Report Writing. Knowledge of statistical analysis required
  • Experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative small/large scale programmes in complex environments. Significant experience in assessment at household level, with knowledge of different data collection methodologies.
  • Experience of managing and training field staff.
  • Experience of working with local government in budgeting and service delivery, would be an added advantage

 4. Deliverables

  • 1-Day training to field team at each district
  • Detailed report on qualitative interviews along with production of audio-recording
  • Secondary Data
  • Analysis Plan
  • Chapters in final report (TBD later on)

 5. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

 6. Assessment Criteria

Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences (Preferably in Statistics) 30%
2-3 years of proven experience of Project Coordination, Data Analysis, and Report Writing. Knowledge of statistical analysis required 30%
Experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative small/large scale programmes in complex environments. Significant experience in assessment at household level, with knowledge of different data collection methodologies. 20%
Experience of managing and training field staff. 10%
Experience of Report Writing 10%

 

7. Time Line

  • Starting from April 20 to June 20 (30 working days)

8. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 15% (Upon production of qualitative interview reports)
3rd installment 20% (Upon delivery of detailed analysis plan)
4th installment 30% (upon delivery and satisfactory completion of report chapters)

 9. Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

 10. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

11. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is April 16, 2013,  Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_Resarch_Analyst_ILM”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position: Short Term Consultant (STC)

Project Title: Our Money, Our Responsibility

CPDI Program Area: Budget Watch

STATUS:CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

 

CPDI has been awarded a one-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibility” under DFID ILM Ideas Project. The project activities will be implemented in 2 districts of Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.

 

In Punjab, budget allocations for education sector have been and continue to be extremely low due to multiple factors including weak civil society demand, lack of available resources, limited capacity to utilize even the allocated budgets and non-recognition of education as a priority by the policy makers. Given the low budget allocations, the government has not been able to provide adequate number of schools at various levels. Even the schools that have been established suffer from non-availability of adequate number of teachers, lack of basic facilities like washrooms and teaching materials, and weak accountability mechanisms[1]. As a result, the performance of public sector education system remains weak and far below the public expectations as well as regional and international standards. This situation compels parents, who can afford, to send their children to private schools, which offer education of varying quality and are generally expensive. Worst affected by this situation are the poor segments of population, who do not have effective voice in the education sector governance; nor do they afford to send their children to private schools. It is significant to mention here that the meagre funds that were allocated to education were littered with problems like secrecy, nepotism, favouritism and corruption. While a consistent and concerted effort is required to pursue government to increase education sector allocations, a much needed step should be to analyse the use of allocated funds and to determine whether these funds and services are reaching to end users as the government documents show.

 

CPDI will introduce new instrument called Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) which help to generate such kind of data determining efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of resources, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.

 

2. Objectives

The consultant will perform data entry, cleaning and data analysis of 500 PETS questionnaires in close consultation with project team.

 

3. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences (Preferably in Statistics)
  • 5-7 years of proven experience of data analysis in any development contexts, with a minimum of 3 years field experience. Knowledge of statistical analysis required
  • Experience of data management related to large scale agency or sectoral needs assessment in complex environments. Significant experience in assessment at household level, with knowledge of different data collection methodologies.
  • Experience in designing, conducting and analyzing large surveys
  • Experience of managing, training and supporting staff.
  • Experience of working with local government in budgeting and service delivery, would be an added advantage

 

4. Deliverables

  • Database in SPSS
  • Cleaned SPSS files
  • Duly signed/checked entered PETS questionnaires
  • Data Analysis (along with Excel files)
  • 3-Day training to research/project staff on “SPSS for Social Scientist”

 

5. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

 

6. Assessment Criteria

Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences (Preferably in Statistics) 30%
5-7 years of proven experience of data analysis in any development contexts, with a minimum of 3 years field experience. Knowledge of statistical analysis required 30%
Experience of data management related to large scale agency or sectoral needs assessment in complex environments. Significant experience in assessment at household level, with knowledge of different data collection methodologies. 20%
Experience in designing, conducting and analyzing large surveys 10%
Experience of training research staff 10%

 

7. Time Line

  • Starting from April 20 to May 20 (15 working days)

 

8. Payment Schedule

1st installment 25% (Advance)
2nd installment 15% (Upon delivery of database)
3rd installment 20% (Upon delivery of 3-day training)
4th installment 30% (upon delivery and satisfactory completion of data analysis)

 

9. Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

 

10. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

 

11. How to Apply

  • Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal (also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is April 16, 2013, Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_Data_Analyst_ILM”

  • Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

12. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position:Consultant

Project Title:Strengthening Transparency and Accountability Mechanism in KPK

Type:Contractual

CPDI Program Area:Transparency and Right to Information

STATUS:CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).CPDI has been awarded a one-year project titled, “Strengthening Transparency and Accountability Mechanism in KPK” under USAID Citizen Voice Project. The project activities will be implemented in 4 districts of KPK; namely Peshawar, Mardan, Mansehra and Abbottabad.The province of KPK has different anti-corruption and accountability mechanism. Some of them are obsolete, some are working but require considerable attention and some are missing altogether. For example, the province has the KPK anti-corruption Establishment, which is largely powerless, non-independent and poorly equipped. There is a need to establish a more powerful and independent department on the footing of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and international best practices. The KPK Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act was introduced in 2006. No serious study exists showing that how many proceedings were initiated against employees of the KPK Government on charges of corruption and what was the ratio of officers and employees who were charged sheeted under this law. Similarly, when it comes to legislation in the field of right to information, the KPK government performance is not enviable at all. Despite tall claims, commitments and allocation of resources, the provincial government has failed to enact any law guaranteeing Right to Information to the citizens. It will not be out of place to mention here that constitution of Pakistan has already conceded this right to the citizens through 18th amendment that was drafted and passed by consensus of mainstream political parties.

 

2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop comprehensive report on transparency and accountability mechanism in KPK.

 

3. Scope of Work

KPK province has different transparency and anti-corruption mechanism in place. Their performance would be gauged from citizens angle before making any demand for reform. This study will critically analyze the existing laws, establishments and mechanism and would suggest reform where required. The study will include, but not limited to, following:

o    The KPK anti-corruption establishment rule, 1985

o    The KPK Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act 2006

o    KPK Ombudsman and its role in grievance redress mechanism

The study will also review other laws that promote secrecy and are hindrance in free flow of information. It will also identify the week mechanism and will suggest reform where required

4. Required Qualification

•    Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities

•    Excellent skills in research and report writing

•    Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working

•    Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding transparency and Right to Information

5. Deliverables

•    Report

6. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

7. Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of provincial government procedures mechanism and working    25%

Knowledge of federal and provincial legal framework regarding transparency and Right to Information    50%

Experience of research and report writing    25%

8. Time Line

•    Starting from March 25 to April 15 (10 working days)

9. Payment Schedule

1st installment     25% (Advance)

2nd installment     25% (first draft)

3rd installment    50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

10.Ownership and Copy Right

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

11. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

12. How to Apply

•    Interested individuals please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal(also indicating consultancy fee) to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is March 20, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant_CVP_Transparency”

•    Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.

•    CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

•    CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.

•    CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.

•    CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.

•   CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.

•   CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment

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Position:Assistant Project Manager

Type:Contractual

Department: Program

Location: Peshwar,Abbotabad,Mardan,Manshera

STATUS:CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded 1 year project titled, “Strengthening Transparency and Accountability Mechanism in KPK” by USaid under its Citizens’ Voice Project. The project will be implemented in 4 districts of the Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK); namely Peshawar, Abbotabad, Mardan and Mansehra. The overall goal of the project is to contribute towards strengthening transparency mechanisms and combating and reducing corruption.

Project will draft a model on RTI that shows the sustainability of the project through research, public awareness and training in the province (KPK) that will lead towards the access of citizens to the relevant public departments.

2. Objectives

APM’s will conduct research activities that include survey, focus group discussions, interview etc. and advocacy activities that include liaison with district government, stakeholders meetings and press briefing.

3. Scope of Work

APM will have the responsibility of conducting(GR&CP) survey in 4 districts and analysis of existing transparency mechanism. Raising awareness in youth and citizens on RTI.

3.1 Research Activity

•    Coordination of Ground Realities and Corruption perception survey, key informant interviews, focus group discussion and other research related activities.

•    Analysis report on existing transparency network district wise.

•    Organizing and updating the project event reports, attendance sheets and other records as mentioned in the Project Management Plan.

3.2 Advocacy Activity

•    Dissemination of research results to wider audience at district level.

•    Establish long-term engagement with the district government on the basis of research results

3.3 General

•    Assisting PM at project planning stage, drawing up implementation plans, locating materials.

•    Coordinate directly with all participants of the workshops including journalists and civil society representatives.

•    Representing CPDI on different forums, seminars and conferences conducted on similar issues/topics.

4. Required Qualification

•    Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 3 yearsexperience of conducting field research activities; condition can be relaxed for exceptional candidates;

•    Computer literacy (MS Office, Web, email etc)

•    Knowledge of Freedom of Information Law.

5. Additional Responsibilities

CPDI has established a well- coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

6. Place of Duty

The position is based in project districts that include Peshawar, Abbotabad, Mardanand Mansehra. Approximately, 70% of the time will be spent in field. This is not a desk job. The candidates should be very clear about it before applying.

7. Reporting line

Assistant Project Managers will report directly to Project Manager.

8. Conflict of Interest

The APM’swill have to fill conflict of interest form annually that will be placed in his/her p-file.

9. Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

10. Remuneration

CPDI offers highly competitive salary package for this post.

11. Assessment Criteria

Relevant research qualification, skills and experience (conducting surveys, FGDs, interviews)    60%

Knowledge of Right to Information (Article 19-A of FOI)    20%

Demonstrated ability to communicate in oral and written (Urdu and English)    20%

12. How to Apply

•    Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. This is an urgent opening and requirement is immediate. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.

•    Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.

•    Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.

•    CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

13. Special Note

•    CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.

•    CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.

•    CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.

•   CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.

•    CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position:Consultant

Type:Contractual

Location:Islamabad

Project:Our Money,Our Responsibility

STATUS:CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).CPDI has been awarded a two-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibility” by UKaid under its Ilm Ideas Program. The project will be implemented in 2 districts of the Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh. The project will use Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) to track the flow of resources through various levels of government to the end users and will identify leakages. PETS will be used to determine efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of funds, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.The PETS will be applied on 1000 schools of the project districts selected through stratified systematic sampling. The overall goal of the project is to change the behaviour or action of the stakeholders in the public expenditure process to improve the efficiency of spending and service delivery.

 

2. Objectives

The consultant will work closely with CPDI research and project team to develop comprehensive PETS forms that can be used in conducting quality research at district level.

 

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will have the responsibility of developing PETS forms.PETS will try to determine the following:1.    Flow of salary and non-salary funds to schools (this include both operational budget and maintenance funds)2.    Ghost schools and ghost workers3.    Implementation of Art. 25-A of the constitution of Pakistan (Free and compulsory education)A series of standardized questionnaires will be developed. The respondent will include district government officials, school staff, and parents. The Parent Teachers Associations, where exist will also be involved in survey.

 

4. Required Qualification

•    Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities

•    Demonstrative experience of developing PETS and other social accountability tools

•    Knowledge of district government budget

•    Knowledge of Pakistan’s education environment

6. Deliverables

•    PETS forms

7. Reporting line

Project Manager (and or Executive Director)

8. Assessment Criteria

Experience of developing PETS and other relevant instrument    70%

Knowledge of Pakistan Education Environment     15%

Knowledge of District Government Budget    15%

9. Time Line

•    Starting from March 15 -25 (6 working days)

10. Payment Schedule

1st installment     25% (Advance)

2nd installment     25% (first draft)

3rd installment    50% (upon satisfactory completion of assignment)

11.Ownership and Copyright

CPDI holds copyrights of the materials produced under this assignment.

12. Consultancy Fee

Interested consultants/organizations are requested to submit detail budget along with a brief methodology for undertaking the assignment.

13. How to Apply

•    Interested individuals or organizations please send your detailed CV/profile and brief proposal to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is March 13, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention following in subject line

“Consultant Ilm Idea Project”

•    Please attach any relevant document that can demonstrate your ability for undertaking the assignment.

•    CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

14. Special Note

•    CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.

•    CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.

•    CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.

•    CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.

•    CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position:District Coordinator

Type:Contractual (2 yrs)

Department: Program

Project: Our Money,Our Responsibility

STATUS: CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a two-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibility” by UKaid under its Ilm Ideas Program. The project will be implemented in 2 districts of the Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh. The project will use Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) to track the flow of resources through various levels of government to the end users and will identify leakages. PETS will be used to determine efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of funds, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.

The PETS will be applied on 1000 schools of the project districts selected through stratified systematic sampling. The overall goal of the project is to change the behaviour or action of the stakeholders in the public expenditure process to improve the efficiency of spending and service delivery.

 

2. Objectives

District Coordinator will conduct research activities that include survey, focus group discussions, interview etc. and advocacy activities that include liaison with district government, stakeholders meetings and press briefing.

 

3. Scope of Work

District Coordinator will have the responsibility of conducting the PETS-based research, and disseminate the results at local level.

3.1 Research Activity

•    Conduction PETS on selected sample of schools during the project cycle

•    Survey, key informant interviews, focus group discussion and other research related activities

3.2 Advocacy Activity

•    Dissemination of research results to wider audience at district level

•    Establish long-term engagement with the district government on the basis of research results

3.3 General

•    Representing CPDI on different forums, seminars and conferences conducted on similar issues/topics

 

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 3 years experience of conducting field research activities; condition can be relaxed for exceptional candidates;
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, Web, email etc)
  • Knowledge of Pakistan education environment, international commitments, latest constitutional and legislative development in education
  • Knowledge of district government budget (You can go through publications under Budget Watch at CPDI website- www.cpdi-pakistan.org  )

 

5. Additional Responsibilities

CPDI has established a well- coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

 

7. Place of Duty

The position is based in project districts that include Jhang and Toba Tek Singh. Approximately, 90% of the time will be spent in field. This is not a desk job. The candidates should be very clear about it before applying.

 

8. Reporting line

District Coordinator will report directly to Project Manager.

 

9. Conflict of Interest

The District Coordinator will have to fill conflict of interest form annually that will be placed in his/her p-file.

 

10. Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

 

11. Remuneration

CPDI offers highly competitive salary package for this post.

 

12. Assessment Criteria

Relevant research qualification, skills and experience (conducting surveys, FGDs, interviews)    60%

Knowledge of Pakistan Education Environment     10%

Knowledge of District Government Budget    20%

Demonstrated ability to communicate in oral and written (Urdu and English)    10%

 

13. How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is February 28, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

 

14. Special Note

  • CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meeting conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
  • CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
  • CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on basis of race, language, color, and religion.
  • CPDI has a policy of positive discrimination for female applicants until a suitable balance is obtained in male-female staff ratio.
  • CPDI has a policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.

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Position: Project Manager

Type: Contractual

Department: Budget Watch

Location: Islamabad

STATUS: CLOSED

1. Background

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

CPDI has been awarded a two-year project titled, “Our Money, Our Responsibility” by UKaid under its Ilm Ideas Program. The project will be implemented in 2 districts of the Punjab; namely Jhang and Toba Tek Singh. The project will use Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) to track the flow of resources through various levels of government to the end users and will identify leakages. PETS will be used to determine efficiency of human resources and absenteeism, leakage of funds, corruption and implementation status of Article 25-A of the constitution.

The PETS will be applied on 1000 schools of the project districts selected through stratified systematic sampling. The overall goal of the project is to change the behaviour or action of the stakeholders in the public expenditure process to improve the efficiency of spending and service delivery.

 

2. Objectives

The program Manager will lead a research and advocacy team to produce quality research and disseminate the research results at local, provincial and national level.

 

3. Scope of Work

The project manager will have the responsibility of commissioning and managing the PETS-based research, writing reports on basis of data collected through PETS and disseminate the results at local, provincial and national level.

3.1 Research Activity

  • Teaming up with CPDI research department, senior management to refine and develop core research needs to be addressed by the project
  • Ensure that detailed research protocol are developed including a detailed implementation plan
  • Closed liaison with consultant and CPDI research team to develop PETS forms
  • Supervising the field research and collection of data on the basis of PETS forms, focus group discussions, key informants’ interview and other appropriate activities and ensuring that quality, cost-effectiveness, timeliness and maintenance of ethical standards.
  • Analyzing the data using different software and computer applications
  • Generating district-based six-monthly report

3.2 Advocacy Activity

  • Dissemination of research results to wider audience at local, provincial and national level
  • Establish long-term engagement with the district government on the basis of research results

3.3 General

  • Representing CPDI on different forums, seminars and conferences conducted on similar issues/topics
  • Acting as project focal person for coordination with DAI

3.4 Reports

Prepare periodic narrative and financial reports to be submitted to DAI

 

4. Required Qualification

  • Master degree in relevant discipline of social sciences with 4 years experience of managing research activities
  • Strong skills in basic computer packages
  • Knowledge of district government budget
  • Track record of research management including the supervision of field team and oversee quality assurance
  • Demonstrate strong data analysis and report writing skills

 

5. Additional Responsibilities

CPDI has established a well- coordinated team of development professional that keep on supporting each other to improve the quality of work and to attain the intended results. This may require some additional task not mentioned in these TORs once in a while.

 

6. Deliverables

The primary outcome of the project is to establish a long-term engagement with district government to change the behaviour or action of the stakeholders in the public expenditure process to improve the efficiency of spending and service delivery.

The specific deliverables will be as mentioned in the project document and will include:

  • 8 six-monthly PETS reports in each of the 2 target districts
  • 8 press briefings in 2 districts after the release of the report
  • 16 Quarterly interface meeting in 2 district
  • 2 annual conference on education governance in provincial capital

 

7. Place of Duty

The position is based in Islamabad with frequent visits to project districts.

 

8. Reporting line

The project manager will report directly to Executive Director.

 

10. Disclosure

This is a fulltime position and as per policy of CPDI every employee is required to fill a second-job disclosure form committing clearly that employee will not engage in any other part time, full time, short term consultancy or voluntary work without the permission of management.

 

11. Remuneration

CPDI offers highly competitive six-figure salary package for this post.

 

13. Assessment Criteria

Relevant research qualification, skills and experience (including report writing skills)    50%

Knowledge of Pakistan Education Environment     10%

Knowledge of District Government Budget    10%

Project management skills    15%

Demonstrated ability to communicate in oral and written (Urdu and English)    15%

 

14. How to Apply

  • Please send your detailed CV along with covering letter to hr.cpdi@yahoo.com. Last date of application is February 28, 2013, 5.30 pm. Please mention the title of the post in subject line of email.
  • Please do not attach any other document at this stage. If required, these documents will be asked at later stage.
  • Please do not attach your picture with CV. CPDI discourages all practices that can lead to bias during selection process.
  • CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

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Position: Web Developer

Type: Contractual

Department: IT

Location: Islamabad

STATUS: CLOSED

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It was established in September 2003.

CPDI has its main office In Islamabad.

Key Responsibilities

  1. The Web Developer will be responsible for developing, updating and maintaining websites.
  2. He/ She should have extensive experience in PHP and PHP frame works, Joomla, excellent skills in MySQL (Query types, Joins, Indexes) and good database designing skills.
  3. He/She should have solid understanding of web application development processes, from the layout/user interface to relational database structures.
  4. Experience of Facebook applications development would be a plus.
  5. Ability to create user-friendly, cross browser compatible web interfaces.
  6. Ability to multi-task and work in a team.
  7. Ability to take work from concept to launch.

Education

The successful candidate should hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences/ Software Engineering.

Experience

Candidate should possess at least 3 years of experience in Web Development. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in Joomla and PHP frameworks.

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Position: Assistant District Long Term Observers

Type: Contractual(3 months)

Department: Program

Location: Islamabad, Jhang

STATUS: CLOSED

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It was established in September 2003.

CPDI has its main office at Islamabad; however projects are implemented throughout Pakistan.

CPDI is initiating a Long Term Election Oversight and Oversight in Pakistan project. We have current openings for Assistant District Long Term Observers in 2 districts of Punjab.

This is a contractual job for 3 months only.

Key Responsibilities

To implement the project activities during pre-election and election day in the assigned constituency

Assistants to DLTOs & EOM will provide an additional support to the EOM & DLTOs and will assist them in the completion and execution of the project activities in the assigned districts.

To coordinate with ECP offices for accreditation and other public offices as part of the observation

To assist EOM and DLTO in training of Short Term Observers.

Personal/professional Skills:

Education:

Candidate should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree .

Experience:

Candidate should possess at least 2-3 years of work experience in relevant field.  Preference will be given to a candidate who has experience of working in Election Observation field and is familiar with FAFEN Online Program Tracker.

Competencies:

Candidate must be politically neutral and declare his/her neutrality. Candidate should be well versed with MS Office and Internet Use. H/she should be fluent in Urdu, English (written communication) and regional language.

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Position: Constituency Long Term Observers

Type: Contractual(3 months)

Department: Program

Location: Rawalpindi, Tobatek Singh, Sargodha, Jhang, Chiniot, Khushab, Jhelum

STATUS: CLOSED

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It was established in September 2003.

CPDI has its main office at Islamabad; however projects are implemented throughout Pakistan.

CPDI is initiating a Long Term Election Oversight and Reforms project. We have current openings for Constituency Long – Term Observers for this project in 7 districts of Punjab.

Key Responsibilities

To implement the project activities during pre-election and election day in the assigned constituency

To assist the EOM and DLTO in the recruitment of Constituency Short Term Observers (STOs)

To coordinate with ECP offices for accreditation and other public offices as part of the observation

To assist EOM and DLTO in training of Short Term Observers

Personal/professional Skills:

Education:

Candidate should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree

 

Experience:

Candidate should possess at least 2-3 years of work experience in relevant field.  Preference will be given to a candidate who has experience of working in Election Observation field and is familiar with FAFEN Online Program Tracker.

Competencies:

Candidate must be politically neutral and declare his/her neutrality. Candidate should be well versed with MS Office and Internet Use. H/she should be fluent in Urdu, English (written communication) and regional language.

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Position: Coordinator 1

Type: Contractual (05 Months)

Department: Program

Location: Jhelum, Khushab

STATUS: CLOSED

OB PURPOSE: CPDI is a member organization of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). With the support of The Asia Foundation, FAFEN is implementing a nationwide program entitled, “Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan” program to strengthen all forms of democratic accountabilities in the country. Under the program, one of the primary objectives is to encourage active citizenry to hold elected representatives accountable and answerable to their constituents.

The Coordinator 1 will be required:

1.      To act as FAFEN representative in the designated constituency;

2.      To ensure conduct of all fields activities in the designated constituency including:

a.      Social Mobilization

b.      Local Governance Scan

c.       Voter education

d.      Voter registration

e.      Voter list audits

f.        Surveys

g.      Public Meetings

h.      Meetings with Elected Representatives

i.        Advocacy initiatives

j.        Press briefings

k.       Election Observation

l.        Any other as assigned by the Program Manager

3.      To report daily activities to FAFEN providing all required details;

4.      To Ensure all means of verifications for all activities are mailed to the FAFEN Secretariat on time;

5.       To identify and persuade people according to FAFEN criteria for inclusion in the Constituency Relations Group (CRG);

6.      To ensure periodic meetings of CRG in an effort to bring forth the issues of the constituents for presentation to elected representatives as national, provincial and local levels;

7.      To facilitate the working of CRG in taking independent pro-constituency advocacy initiatives;

8.      To develop working linkages with local level bureaucracy and public institutions to highlight FAFEN’s work;

9.      Regular contact and sharing program performance and challenges with the management;

10.  Any other task as assigned by the Program Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Pakistani national fluent in written and spoken English and Urdu.

2.      A Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.

3.      Demonstrated experience in social mobilization, surveys, FGDs and facilitation.

4.      Ability to make work plans.

5.      Expert knowledge of constituency.

6.      Be a current resident of the designated Constituency.

7.      Fluent in standard computer programs, including online applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and excellent typing skills in English.

8.      Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to work in a highly-productive team, and ability to work to tight deadlines and under time pressure.

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Position: Coordinator 2

TypeContractual (05 Months)

Department: Program

Location: Rawalpindi, Tobatek Singh, Sargodha and Jhang

STATUS: CLOSED

JOB PURPOSE: CPDI is a member organization of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). With the support of The Asia Foundation, FAFEN is implementing a nationwide program entitled, “Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan” program to strengthen all forms of democratic accountabilities in the country. Under the program, one of the primary objectives is to encourage active citizenry to hold elected representatives accountable and answerable to their constituents.

 

The Coordinator 2 will be required:

 

1.      To assist in the following:

a.      Conduct of all fields activities in the designated constituency including:

i.      Social Mobilization

ii.      Local Governance Scan

iii.      Voter education

iv.      Voter registration

v.      Voter list audits

vi.      Surveys

vii.      Public Meetings

viii.      Meetings with Elected Representatives

ix.      Advocacy initiatives

x.      Press briefings

xi.      Election Observation

xii.      Any other task as assigned

2.      Reporting of daily activities to FAFEN;

3.      Transmission of all Means of Verifications for all activities to the FAFEN Secretariat on time;

4.       Identification of people according to FAFEN criteria for inclusion in the Constituency Relations Group (CRG);

5.      Periodic meetings of CRG in an effort to bring forth the issues of the constituents for presentation to elected representatives as national, provincial and local levels;

6.      Facilitation of the working of CRG in taking independent pro-constituency advocacy initiatives;

7.      Development of working linkages with local level bureaucracy and public institutions to highlight FAFEN’s work;

8.      Any other task as assigned by the Constituency Coordinator.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Pakistani national fluent in written and spoken English and Urdu.

2.      Preferably Bachelors degree holder.

3.      Demonstrated experience in social mobilization, surveys, FGDs and facilitation.

4.      Knowledge of constituency.

5.      Be a current resident of the designated Constituency.

6.      Fluent in standard computer programs, including online applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and excellent typing skills in English.

7.      Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to work in a highly-productive team, and ability to work to tight deadlines and under time pressure.

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Position: Election Observation Manager

TypeContractual (05 Months)

Department: Program

Location: Islamabad

STATUS: CLOSED

Context:

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It was established in September 2003.

CPDI has its main office at Islamabad; however projects are implemented throughout Pakistan.

CPDI is initiating a Long Term Election Oversight and Reforms project. We have an opening for Election Observation Manager for this project.

Key Responsibilities

  • To manage the election observation operations
  • To supervise the recruitment of long and short-term observers
  • To implement trainings, ensure implementation of programme activities and monitor the quality of work through regular field visits
  • To ensure timely management reports to TDEA-FAFEN

Personal/professional Skills:

Education:

Candidate should possess at least a Master’s degree preferably in a discipline of social science

Experience:

Candidate should possess at least 5 years of work experience in relevant field. Preference should be given to a candidate who has served FAFEN in a capacity of district or constituency observer during 2008 general elections and have continued work with the DGP and STAEP projects.

 

Competencies:

Candidate must be politically neutral and declare neutrality. Candidate should be well versed with MS Office and Internet Use. He/she should be fluent in Urdu, English (both verbal and written communication) and one regional language.

 

How to Apply

Please send your detailed resume to:

HR Department

Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)

409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad

 

Please write the title of position applied for on envelope

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HR DepartmentCentre for peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)409-B, Nazim ud Din Road, F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistanphone: +92 51 2108287; Fax: +92 51 2101594hr.cpdi@yahoo.com, info@cpdi-pakistan.org,www.cpdi-pakistan.org