External Monitor Job in Canadian Agency CIDA Ngo 25 March 2012
CIDA External Monitor
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of External Monitor. This is a 130-day assignment over a one year period, with a possibility of extension for up to five years.
The role of the External Monitor (hereafter referred to as “the Consultant”) will be that of an independent monitor to the CIDA-funded Enhancing Employability and Leadership for Youth (EELY) project (hereafter referred to as “the Project”), based in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (hereinafter referred to as the “TargetArea”). The six year Projectseeks to:
• Increase employability (employment and self-employment) of male and female youth, and;
• Strengthen the engagement of youth leaders, in partnership with the state, civil society and the private sector in support of programs and policies that promote their leadership.
The Project is managed by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and implemented by the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan (AKFP). The Consultant will observe and comment on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project and provide CIDA with ongoing advice, recommendations and proposed solutions when required for the appropriate execution of all Project activities in order to achieve the operational and developmental results of the Project. Under the direction of CIDA, the Consultant will conduct regular periodic assessments of the Project and provide analysis, assistance and advice to CIDA to support informed discussion on approaches to project management and expectations of the Projects immediate, intermediate and ultimate results.
CIDA’s approach to project management, including independent monitoring, focuses on achieving outcomes, implementing performance measurement, learning, and adapting, as well as reporting performance. This approach is further detailed at http://www.acdi-cida.qc.ca/acdi-cida/acdi-cida.nsf/enq/REN-21813284-PQ4 The successful candidate will be hired through the CIDA PSU office located in Islamabad. Below, please find a summary of the position’s mandatory requirements, additional desirable qualifications, and application and selection process.
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The Consultant is expected to be at senior level with a team of up to three sub-contractors at the junior to intermediate level. The Consultant should:
• Have a Masters or doctorate-level degree in Social Sciences or related field;
• Be a reliable and effective international development consultant with 15-year experience in conducting monitoring and I or evaluation assignments and a proven record delivering professional results;
• Have knowledge of youth development issues and experience with development projects that provide skills training, employment opportunity and leadership skills and institutional development;
• Be proficient with results-based management orientation and practices;
• Be knowledgeable of, and I or be a proficient practitioner of gender equity policies;
• Be willing to travel extensively in the TargetArea;
• Possess very good analytical and writing skills and an ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to legally work in Pakistan.
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The application and selection process consists of the following steps:
i. Submission, via email to hr26@cidapsu.orq.pk . The last date for receiving the applications is 30″ March, 2012 firm. Send your application with a covering letter (maximum two pages) and summary CV (maximum 3 pages) in MS WORD format. Candidates must provide the names and contact details of three references including at least one from a previous employer.
ii. Candidates whose documentation confirms they meet the mandatory criteria will be invited for an interview and written exercise to assess their technical and analytical skills, and knowledge.
iii. Reference checks will be conducted for those candidates whose technical scores exceed the pass level.
iv. An offer will be made to the first ranked candidate with remuneration based on CIDA’s internal fee determination for this specific position and responsibilities.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Note: Please note that telephone calls will not be entertained.
