Date : 2008-08-07

Title : Job Opportunities Plan

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Job Opportunities Plan

Making a difference

where it counts!

Job Opportunities

Plan is an independent, international and non-governmental organization dedicated to work with and for children . Plan Pakistan is a member of a network of some 66 countries around the world. Currently we are seeking dynamic, experienced and strongly committed individuals for following positions.

1. Microfinance Adviser (Base at Islamabad)

The incumbent will take on a lead role developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive Micro Finance Programme in the Plan-supported communities. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that Micro-finance programs in Pakistan integrate the elements of the high performance programme model plan has adopted.

The successful candidate should have the following experience and qualifications:

• A strong awareness of current issues in the field of microfinance and familiarity with children 's and women issues in particular.

• Experience and skills in networking with poor children and their families, local and international NGO's government partners, and local community-based organizations.

• Team building and strategic planning skills, interpersonal communication skills, and excellent written and analytical skills.

• Experience in fund raising and resource mobilization at local and (International) levels will be an added advantage.

• At least 7 years experience of working in the Micro-finance sector.

• A degree in the related field as business management and social sciences majoring in, micro-finance, capacity building, preferably at the Master's level.

2. Community capacity Building Adviser (base at Islamabad)

The incumbent will be responsible to provide the Country and Program unit Management and key staff with technical advice and support to improve the design and implementation of community capacity building programs and projects.

Experience and qualifications:

• Excellent training skills to provide technical staff and key community members with training on critical community capacity building principals and practices.

• To be an action player in a multi-sectoral team and providing support to PU teams for the implementation of capacity building at grass root level.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English and proficiency in use of computer.

• 7 to 10 years experience in the area of community capacity building.

• Master or higher degree in the relevant discipline.

3. Community Development Facilitator (based at Vehari)

The successful candidates should have the following skills, experience and qualifications.

• Demonstrated  commitment to children, their rights, humanitarian aid and the ability to co-ordinate interventions at community level.

• Good writing and analytical abilities.

• Capacity building, facilitation and training skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to act as an effective advocate for children's right and needs.

• Experience and skills in networking with poor children and their families, NGO's local government and community - based organizations.

• A minimum of 2 years field experience.

• A graduate  or a degree in social science or related subject.

• Willingness to work in challenging conditions and travel extensively to remote villages.

These positions require frequent travels to plan supported communities and districts (Vehari, Chakwal and Islamabad).

Plan is a child oriented organization and ensures that child rights are respected and protected. All our staff is committed be to protection and well-being of all children.

Plan is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send your CV and a covering letter to the following address:

Human Resources Manager Plan Pakistan House # 38, Nazim-ud-din Road, Islamabad.

The last date for the submission of applications is August 11, 2008.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.