| GENDER |
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Male / Female |
| Position Reports To |
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Energy Officer/ Advisor |
| QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Masters
in Engineering and/ or energy policy is preferred. Masters in Public
affairs, economics, business administration or related field will also
be considered. |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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At
least 7 to 10 years of experience in an energy sector related area is
required. Experienced in project design, program planning and
implementation work. 2 years of experience in development related work. |
| Description of Duties |
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The
Project Management Specialist (Energy) is responsible for management of
a major portion of the anticipated US$200M/year Energy sector
portfolio. The Specialist will work closely with a USDH or USPSC Energy
Officer/Advisor, based in Islamabad, and advice senior Mission
management, the Energy Office Director, the Energy Officer/Advisor and
others on Pakistani economic development, with a major focus on energy
efficiency, energy policy, and energy infrastructure. The Specialist
will contribute with considerable weight to the design and planning for
one of the largest USAID energy programs, in participating actively in
the Mission decision- making process for designing, drafting, and
soliciting contracts and grants for carrying out the Energy Program.
The Specialist conceptualizes and articulates energy and economic
growth strategies, and implements, monitors and evaluates existing and
new Energy programs. The Specialist utilizes an in-depth knowledge of
the Pakistani energy sector, and of economic growth issues in Pakistan;
maintains senior-level contacts for Mission management in the GoP, the
donor community, with civil society organizations, with major
implementing partners (IPs), and with other stakeholders; reports on
Mission efforts in the Energy sector to USAID/Washington, and
contributes to Mission strategy and annual reporting documents. The
Specialist provides assistance as needed to the Energy Office Director,
the Energy Officer/Advisor, and other members of the Energy Office
staff. |
| Language |
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Fluency
in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in Urdu is required.
Fluency in another Pakistani dialect is desirable. |
| Knowledge |
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In
depth knowledge of the GoP developmental agenda, developmental
initiatives, and development priorities for the Energy sector, as well
as the socio-political culture prevalent in various geographical
regions of Pakistan is required. A thorough knowledge of issues
relating to economic development in Pakistan, knowledge of a broad
range of issues of energy efficiency, policy, generation, and human
resources capacity building, as well as knowledge of private-sector
development and competitiveness are required. Knowledge of energy
sector issues in Pakistan, including macroeconomic as well as
private-sector and energy related areas is highly desirable. Knowledge
of strategies, programs, and the working methodologies of other donor
agencies (bi- and multi-lateral) in the energy sector in Pakistan is
desired. |
| CORE SKILLS & ESSENTIALS TO MEET JOB EXPECTATIONS |
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- High level of technical expertise and ability in energy and private sector development is required
- A
high level of technical expertise and ability in energy and private
sector development is required, and the ability to advise Senior
Mission management on Pakistani development and issues across a wide
range of economic-related topics (such as macro-economic policies
affecting development;
- The regulatory environment
for energy; key barriers to reform, etc.), and their implications on
development programs is required.
- Program design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills are essential.
- The Specialist must have good interpersonal, coordination, and bureaucratic skills;
- To be able to coordinate successfully with all parts of the Mission to advance program interests;
- To
be able to handle sensitive issues diplomatically, and use good
judgment when speaking in high-level meetings with government, NGOs and
other donors and in conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.;
- Possess good organizational and management skills.
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| REMUNERATION PACKAGE & OTHER DETAILS |
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Rs. 2,487,943 Per Annum to Rs. 4,630,770 Per Annum |
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Selection Process
When
equally qualified, US Veterans will be given preference. Therefore it
is essential that the candidates address the required qualification
above in the application.
Location
The
applicants should identify their preferred location of service in their
application. Currently the locations are (a) Islamabad, (b) Karachi,
(c) Peshawar, and (d) Lahore.
Additional Selection Criteria
- Post Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- Current
employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply.
- Applications for the position
must meet the required qualifications as advertised in the vacancy
announcement. Trainee level(s) may be established below the full
performance grade level listed if not fully qualified.
- Current
Employees who have been voluntarily been re-assigned/promoted from one
position to another are not eligible to apply within six months from
the effective date of the reassignment /promotion.
- Current
employees who have received any job related training are not eligible
to apply in another section/agency within one year from the effective
date of training.
- Candidates need to indicate on
the application for Employment if any family member is employed by the
US Mission, Pakistan and, if so, in which section they are employed.
To Apply
- Applications submitted on usaidjobs@hrsglobal.com will be acceptable.
- Only Shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Definitions
- Ordinarily
Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another
country who has shifted the main residence permit for employment in
country.
- Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs (Eligible Family Members) and Family
members of FS, GS, and military personnel who are on the travel orders
and under chief of Mission Authority, or other personnel having
diplomatic privileges and immunities.
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