CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) Requires External Monitor
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Keywords:
- Canadian International Development Agency
- Jobs in Pakistan
- CIDA
- Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan
- AKRSP
- External Monitor
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CIDA External MonitorThe 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 Target Area’). The six year Project seeks 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 sdutions 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, induding independent monitoring, focuses on achieving outcomes,
implementing performance measurement, learning, and adapting, as well as reporting performance. This
approach is further detailed at http:Ilwww.acdi-cida.gc.calacdi-cidalacdi-cida .nsflenglREN-2 181 3284-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.
Qualifications
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 ¡or be a proficient practitioner of gender equity policies;
. Be willing to travel extensively in the Target Area;
. Possess very good analytical and writing skills and an ability to meet deadlines;
. Ability to legally work in Pakistan.
ication and Selection Process ,.
The application and selection process consists of the following steps:
i. Submission, via email to hr26(Ecidapsu.org.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
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