Manager ESP Required by Helping Hand for Relief and Development

(HHRD) Pakistan

Job Title:                                Manager ESP (Male/ Female)  

Locations:                              Islamabad  

Reports To:                           Country Director 

Staff Reporting:                   Social Organizers in the region/province 

Job Grade:                             Manager 

Duration:                               One-year initially (extendable) 

Probation:                             03 months initially (extendable) 

Monthly Salary:                    PKR 40,000/ to 60,000/-(Inclusive all.)            

Online apply:                        jobs@hhrd.org                      

Last date:                              July 24^th 2010 

Context: 

Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) Pakistan started its operations in 2005 and currently working in AJK, NWFP, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan; and intends to cover other administrative regions of Pakistan , also.  

ESP (Education Sponsorship Program) is currently in the phase of its establishment and requires a dynamic personality to lead the Education Department at HHRD. The role of Manager is to structure and implement ESP program and other initiatives at Education Department. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Manager ESP is a senior position in HHRD with overall responsibility of planning, organizing, coordinating executing and managing the Education Scholarship program (ESP) efficiently and effectively. He/She will be devising and implementing an inclusive strategy towards enabling the poor/underprivileged masses to get primary, elementary, higher education opportunities at their door steps and guidance; functions include coordination with implementing organizations, development of SOP’s and strategy about streamlining all related organizations into a cooperative network. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• HHRD Representation at all forums inline with the organizational policies 
• To develop a system for the Orphan and Destitute Scholarships. 
• Policy and procedures development related to the program guidelines. 
• Linkages and network development between implementing organizations: school, colleges, other institutions, universities, etc. 
• Development of system to approach remote area orphans and destitute students. 
• To develop and format academic and practical material for social and moral uplifting of students. 
• To run youth leadership program, arranging career counseling conferences, seminars and guidance to students for the achievement of their career objectives. 
• To maintain all records using modern technologies, and facilitating students to approach ESP. 
• To develop reports summarizing all activities for higher management on weekly/ monthly/ quarterly basis. 
• Preparation of program budget and allocate resource according to the requirements of the program.  
• To control and implement program according to approved budgeted lines and heads. 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal:                Country Director, HH OSP and Programs, HHUSA and ICNA Relief Canada  

External:                 Other donors, NGOs, implementing organizations, Provincial departments/institutions, CBOs, Volunteers, Orphans, Guardians, Parents, Schools, HHRD Projects in the region/province, Other Organizations/ departments related to orphans  

Qualifications: 

• Master, MS, M .Phil  Degree in Management & Education 
• Minimum 5 year of experience in similar position. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of development sector tools and terminologies.  
• Strong knowledge of cultures and Educational set up in Pakistan . 
• Good level of English and Urdu (speaking and writing) 
• Must possess strong computer and analytical skills as well as leadership qualities.  
• Research aptitude will be added advantage.  
• Must be highly efficient to follow targets and objects in given timeline.  

Skills Required: 

• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals towards change. 
• Ability to cultivate and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders 
• Ability to meet deadlines, achieve results and work with minimal day to day supervision. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Able to work with people of different backgrounds and religions 
• Conduct is reliable and proves to be in accordance with HHRD philosophy, values, objectives, policies and procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability in organizing own work effectively, problem solving and decision making skills. 
• Demonstrated support and good interaction with co-workers. 
• Proven communications skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and public relation skills 
• Good presentation, group facilitation and public speaking skills.  
• Highly self motivated, efficient and responsible.  
• Measure progress of the staff if they are achieving HH ESP objectives effectively 
• Tolerant and flexible. 
• The employee can also be deployed anywhere in Pakistan to assist any Programme of HHRD 
• The employee will exhibit excellent standard of moral conduct and behavior. 

Undertaking: The employee will not involve in any political activity of the area or activates which can create tension/ friction between employees and or community members or can earn bad name for the organization. 

Disclaimer:   This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.  

Notes: Candidates from the areas mentioned in the advertisement will be given preference.  

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Only the short-listed candidates will be called for interview.