Saturday, August 13, 2011

Project Officer Higher Education, Islamabad and Assistant Examinations Services Officer Ref: JS0811L0053

Project Officer Higher Education, Islamabad & Assistant Examinations Services Officer Ref: JS0811L0053


Dear All,

As you have experience in this industry, I would appreciate it if you could refer candidates to me for the following position(s)(Job Description is attached below).


Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.



Kind Regards,

Fahad Jamil
Program Consultant
Career Pakistan
+92 345 530 0048
fad.jamil@gmail.com
fahad@careerpakistan.org


1. We are looking for candidates for the position of Project Officer Higher Education for a Large International Organization
Position Title: Project Officer Higher Education
Position Location: Islamabad
Sector: Development Sector
Company Type: Large International Organization
Salary: 32K to 54K (based on candidate credentials)
Contract Duration: Two years -- with possibility of extension

Essential Requirements:
-Total experience: About one year (or more)
-Experience related to Finances (financial budgeting/planning and financial reporting)
-Experience in the development sector (donor-funded projects, NGOs, international organizations, etc) – preferred OR experience in multinational companies (such as in Telecom/IT) [Note: Banking sector experience is NOT relevant]
-Experience in using Excel for finances
-Good presentation/interpersonal communication skills
-Good English writing skills
-Preferred (but not required): Experience of assisting in Project Management (management of people/teams/projects/events)

Purpose of job
• To support the flexible delivery of projects and programmes in order
to achieve defined country and regional objectives.
• To contribute to the development of organisation as a high
performing country operation.
• To model the values and principles of a collaborative, integrated
and mutually supportive team.

Context and environment
• Support to multiple projects in the programme are across Pakistan
• Travelling within Pakistan would be required to support the programme
• Providing support to multiple teams

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties
• To provide support to projects and programmes through the following:
a) Logistical and administrative support
b) Effective and efficient delivery of projects as stated in project plans
c) Maintenance of project documentation
d) Assistance in arranging effective media coverage
e) Contribution to project evaluation (scorecard and storyboard)
• To provide good quality service to customers, clients, partners and
stakeholders (T3s & T2s) through delivery of events, activities and
exchanges as per the activity plan
• To update and maintain the contact database
• Administrative support to project managers and teams in managing
project risk and resources including finances
• To contribute to the development of a project team with effective
information sharing between colleagues and project teams within
Pakistan and in the CSA region as required
• To work effectively with colleagues across all activity streams

Key relationships
• Communication with regional level project management
• Support in relationship building and management of key contacts and
organisation for project and programmes

Behaviours (all at essential level):
Connecting with others
Working together
Making it happen
Shaping the future

Skills and Knowledge (all at essential level):
Written and spoken communication skills both in English and Urdu
Computing skills
Project & contract management
Financial Planning and Management

Experience

Essential: At least 1 years of relevant experience
Desirable: Experience in managing events

Qualifications

Desirable: Bachelors Degree

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2. We are looking for candidates for the position of Assistant Examinations Services Officer for a Large International Organization

Position Title: Assistant Examinations Services Officer
Position Location: Lahore
Sector: Development Sector
Company Type: Large International Organization
Salary: 23K to 33K

Essential Requirements
-Total experience: About one year (or more)
-Experience of assisting in Project Management (management of people/teams/projects/events)
-Excellent presentation/interpersonal communication skills
-Flexibility to travel extensively (Note: This position requires extensive travel within Punjab) -Good English writing skills
-Bachelors degree or above

Purpose of job
To ensure that a consistently excellent level of service is provided
to customers and clients according to the Examinations Services
Quality Standards (EQS).

Context and environment
The post holder will work as an Assistant Examinations Services
Officer, Examinations Services department under Examinations Product
Manager (EPM) to ensure highest level of support provided for delivery
of examinations.

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties
• To manage second-level enquiries received via e-mail and telephone
relating to examinations.
• To process IGCSE and GCE entries received from schools and private candidates.
• To supervise the conduct of IGCSE and GCE examinations administered
by Examinations Services.
• To manage correspondence with candidates and schools.
• To assist EPM in organising trainings/workshops for schools in Lahore region.
• To process and keep record of all reports related to an examinations session.
• Receipt and despatch of confidential materials to and from the
examination board/s.

Key relationships
• Provide customer care to clients and stakeholders (internal and external)
• Liaise with Relevant EPM and Exam boards
• Support all Exams teams (IELTS/ GCE/ Professional)

Other important features or requirements of the job
The post holder will occasionally be required to work during unsocial hours.

Person Specification

Behaviours (all at essential level):
Connecting with others
Working together
Making it happen

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent Customer Service Skills

Desirable:
Knowledge of British Examinations and Education
Basic knowledge of routine Computer Networking issues

Experience

Desirable:
Prior experience in customer services role
Prior experience in event management

Qualifications
Desirable: Bachelors Degree
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