Job Overview

The Project Coordination Unit (PCU), Karachi, Sindh, invites applications for the post of Project Director as advertised in the Express Tribune Newspaper on 14 January 2025.

Key Details

Category / Sector: Government

Education Requirements: Bachelor | Master | MS | BS

Vacancy Location: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Organization: Project Coordination Unit (PCU)

Job Industry: Management Jobs

Job Type: Full-Time

Expected Last Date to Apply: 29 January 2025 (or as per paper ad)

Hiring Announcement for Project Director

The Sindh Livestock & Fisheries Department seeks a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Project Director for the World Bank Assisted Sindh Livestock and Aquaculture Development (SLAD/LIVAQUA) project. The position is based at the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Hyderabad, Sindh.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Project Director will oversee the day-to-day management and operational execution of the SLAD/LIVAQUA project. Responsibilities include:
  • Preparing and implementing Project Implementation Plans (PIPs) in accordance with project objectives.
  • Overseeing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with World Bank Procurement Regulations.
  • Managing budgeting, monitoring, and financial reporting.
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental and social standards.
  • Supervising a team of environmental and social experts within the PIU.
  • Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including public and private sector entities.
  • Documenting best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to improve project outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Livestock or Fisheries disciplines.
  • A Master’s degree in Project Management is preferred.

Experience

  • At least 15 years of experience in BPS-17 or above in the government sector.
  • A minimum of 5 years as a Project Director/Manager or Deputy Project Director in livestock or aquaculture-related foreign-funded projects. Preference will be given to experience with World Bank-funded projects.

Skills and Preferences

  • Proficiency in English and Sindhi (verbal and written).
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Preference for candidates with residence and experience in the Sindh livestock sector.

How to Apply

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI), including:

  • A detailed resume.
  • A cover letter outlining suitability for the role.

Submit applications in person, by mail, or via email to:
Project Coordinator (SLADP/LIVAQUA)
Animal Science Complex, Near Singer Chowrangi, Korangi Karachi-7900
Email: spvc_asc@yahoo.com
Tel: 021-35123347

Deadline

  • Applications must be submitted by 6 February 2025, 5:00 PM.

Interview Schedule

  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date and venue.

Assignment Details

  • Duration: Initial contract for 36 months, extendable based on performance.

  • Location: Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Office, Hyderabad, Sindh.

  • The contract is purely on a temporary basis and may be terminated if services are deemed unsatisfactory.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Nazeer Hussain Kalhoro
Project Coordinator, Project Coordination Unit, Karachi
Email: spvc_asc@yahoo.com

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