Date : 2008-08-20

Title : Care OPPORTUNITIES

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Care OPPORTUNITIES

Care International is a humanitarian organization working in 70 countries around the world. Our vision is "a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security". Care International in Pakistan is currently seeking to hire qualified technical and senior staff for a proposed five year USAID-funded Urban Workforce Development Program (JOBS) Pakistan. Positions will be based in Islamabad and Lahore. CVs and letter of interest should be sent by August 20th,2008 to hrservices@careinternational.org.pk

Work Force Development Advisor, Chief of Party (Lahore)

Candidates should be an accomplished senior level professional with a proven record of designing, implementing and delivering successful workforce and micro-enterprise development programs in Pakistan or similar countries. Position will involve close coordination with the Private Sector and the relevant public sector organizations. Experience of integrating women and disadvantaged youth into the development process is a must. PhD or Master's degree in the field of Economics or related field is preferred. The experience for a PhD degree is 10 years or more and for Master's it is 15 yeas.

Gender Expert (Lahore)

Successful candidates will posses extensive experience in planning, implementation and assessing work force and micro enterprise development with a gender perspective. The candidate will advise the public/private sector to evolve strategies and plans to successfully improve women economic participation rate and systemic changes with in the labor force and business to include women as women as equal partners. The candidate will monitor and report on JOBS project progress and resource utilization with gender lens. Master degree in Social Science with at least 15 years progressively responsible experience will be required for this position.

Deputy COP and Capacity Building, Monitoring & Evaluation Expert (Islamabad)

Candidates must have extensive experience in training, capacity building and M&E on USAID or other donor funded projects. Responsibilities include labor and training needs assessments, planning and development of training programs, partnering with technical institute and business and tracking outcomes of trained youth women etc, successful track record of managing and implementing large scale capacity building projects in difficult working conditions is a requirement. Advanced degree in Development Economics or a related field required with a minimum of 12 years experience as deputy team leader and component leader.

Technical Advisors (Nationwide)

Individuals with a minimum 10 years of relevant technical experience in the following areas:

• Business Development Advisor (Women and Youth)
• IT Job Centre / Training Advisor
• Workforce Development Advisor
• Training, Vocational Education and Skills Development Advisor

Director of Administration and Financial Management (Islamabad)

The Administration and Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the JOBS program's administrative and financial management and accountability activities. Requirements include Master Degree in accounting or business administration with 10 or more years experience in project administration. USAID rules and regulation experience preferred.