Applications are being accepted for appropriate individuals in Adam Smith International to fill their vacant job published in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 10 November, 2023.
Adam Smith International
Date Posted:
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10 November, 2023
Department:
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Adam Smith International
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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26 November, 2023
Vacant Positions: Senior Program Manager
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Now, the Adam Smith International Islamabad is looking for a Senior Program Manager candidate.
Key Relationships: Senior Program Manager
Internal:
South Asia team management (particularly other Program Managers, Project Directors, and Head of Pakistan)
ASI technical teams including Team leader, associates and partners/suppliers.
ASI Pakistan HR, Operations and Security Team
ASI Finance & Project Accountants team (Islamabad and London)
Other donors, consultants, NGOs operating in Pakistan
Other government representatives
1. Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Supports Senior Management in setting and executing the strategic Direction: Supports in executing the strategic direction of ongoing programs, ensuring overall alignment of the workplan with Theory of Change and log frame throughout all planning and delivery.
Supports the management of the Team: Supports the Program Director(s) in management of the team, defining roles, and instilling a culture of high performance, adaptation and innovation, and working politically, whilst encouraging collaboration, retention, well-being, and positive behaviours in line with ASI values.
Strategy
Support senior management in managing the programme, including overall strategic direction and programme guidance on all aspects of the programme.
Ensure that activities are implemented to a high quality within expected timeframes and expected results.
Act as the primary point of contact with the clients and government counterparts, including representing the programme at meetings with representatives of donors, national and sub-national governments.
Holds the accountability and responsibility for the technical delivery of the programs along with senior program delivery leaders.
Supports in setting and executing the strategic direction, maximising impact and value for money, ensuring overall alignment of the workplan with strategic priorities.
Supports the development of the programme Theory of Change and the design of interventions, contributing knowledge of international best practice grounded in the local context.
Oversee and manage a real-time M&E process that drives continuous learning, and captures planned and emergent outcomes.
Ensures that all interventions and workstreams have a clear sustainability strategy and exit plan from the start of the programme.
Client engagement, Stakeholder Relationship Management and Communications
Acts as principal liaison with the client– ensuring the client is appraised of project progress, issues and risks are identified early enough and escalated.
Work Planning and Progress Tracking
Support in leading the development of the programme’s workplan, its implementation and initiate necessary revisions and further client approvals where necessary.
Is responsible for the execution and timely delivery of the programme workplan.
Ensures timely and quality delivery of all contractual deliverables and annual workplans.
co-leads regular Strategic Reviews, as agreed with the client.
Financial Management
Reviews budget implications of technical decisions with the management team
Works with programme management teams to ensure effective management of the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources, and managing expenditure in line with the agreed budget.
Ensures accurate and timely budget forecasting of all planned activities for timely reporting to the client.
Legal, Ethics and Compliance and Risk Management
Leads regular discussions to identify and assess risks/issues, to assign risk ownership and to follow up on implementation of mitigating actions (at least monthly)
Ensures the client is informed of strategic risks and mitigation plan is in place
Oversees and ensures programme practices are in compliance with ASI and client contractual rules and regulations, and that all programme staff comply with UK and local laws and regulations, client, and company policies
People Management
Supports the management in leading and managing the team to ensure clear roles and responsibilities, understanding of the workplan, objectives, priorities and deliverables.
Supports the management in managing and maintaining team performance, ensuring that appropriate HR practises, including performance management system, are in place and being followed.
Fosters a positive and encouraging team atmosphere, supporting team members to develop and excel in their positions.
Manage subcontractors’/partners’ performance, to ensure quality and timeliness of delivery and results at project level
Interested candidates should submit their CVs (together with any other papers specified in the attached advertisements) by the Closing date: 26 November, 2023. The applicant must provide the job title in the subject line of the application. Adam Smith International ensures equal opportunity for all equally qualified candidates.
