Hiring of a Manager Implementation and Coordination

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education

(ASPIRE) program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as
Manager Strategy and Implementation to lead the strategic planning and implementation of
ASPIRE under School Education Department.

2. SCOPE

2.1 This resource will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the project
including the timely and efficient delivery of the project’s operational, financial, and
administrative outputs under the ASPIRE program. The assignment will include providing
strategic support and applying standard tools and practices for project planning,
implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

The Manager will lead design and development of detailed short-term and long-term work
plans with consultations from all task leads. The Manager will ensure that proposed
interventions are aligned with the overall objectives of the project and priorities of the
provincial government.

2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Manager
Strategy and Implementation are required by PMIU.

3. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Manager Strategy and Implementation are outlined
below:

• Manage and coordinate project activities, from substantive, administrative and financial
points of view, applying strategic planning and systematic coordination of project activities.
• Lead day-to-day implementation of the project, including supervising project
personnel/teams/firms, maintaining working relations with key project partners
• Mobilize goods and services to initiate activities under the ASPIRE Programme in a timely
and effective manner.
• Provide strategic support to task leads working on their respective interventions in devising
their technical work plans and ensuring alignment of all individual work plans with the
overall objective of the program.
• Liaise and act as a one-point contact for the designated officials of the Project
Coordination Unit of MoFE&PT, project partners, and government departments for
progress updates, review meetings, and provision of relevant and up-to-date information
when needed.
 • Review work plans, procurement approaches and key project elements, through a value
for money lens, contributing to effective reporting to the donor and key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely compilation of work plans/progress reports/financial reports and their
submission to concerned authorities.
• Ensure the quality of outputs and results with optimal monitoring mechanisms; establish
effective coordination, monitoring, information sharing and reporting systems.
• Coordinate monthly review meetings and prepare progress reports on ASPIRE
Programme using internal monthly monitoring data as well as other data sources.

• Undertake continuous evaluation and review of performance indicators related to ASPIRE,

and propose technical improvements.
• Timely identification and redressal of possible roadblocks to successful implementation of
the project.
• Present the progress reports to the relevant stakeholders, as and when required.
• Liaise effectively with other sub departments and entities within PMIU and SED to
effectively meet the research requirements of all stakeholders.
• Any other task assigned by the PD, PMIU.

1. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

▪ Master’s / Bachelor’s (Hons.) (16 years of education) in Project Management/Accounting

and Finance/ Business Administration or relevant discipline, from a foreign or local
university, duly recognized by HEC.
▪ At least 10 years of verifiable work experience.
▪ A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience of working with the Government on donor-funded
projects in strongly desired.
▪ Candidates having experience of government education sector with a clear
demonstratable understanding of the structures will be given preference.
▪ Candidates have experience of managing a project of a similar scale or nature will be
given preference.
▪ Demonstrated experience of planning, design, and implementation of reform initiatives for
education sector is strongly desired.
▪ Demonstrated experience of using project planning tools like CPM, GANTT Charts etc.
will be given due weightage.
▪ Strong report writing skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare reports.
▪ Strong communication, presentation and inter-personal skills are highly valued.
▪ Able to manage teams effectively
▪ Comprehensive understanding of the public sector and broader educational challenges in
Pakistan.
 Hiring of a Manager Strategic Planning

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education

(ASPIRE) program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as
Manager P&C to manage all procurements and contracts under ASPIRE.

2. Scope

The Manager Strategic Planning and Coordination will oversee the design of activities under each
component, will aid the relevant component officers in planning, strategizing and mobilization of
teams for conduction of activities and will report Manager Implementation.. He/She will support
the component officers in identifying governance related issues and/or potential issues and lobby
at the relevant channels for timely approvals. Manager Strategy will support the Manager
Implementation during project steering committees and ensure that all decisions are embedded
into the Work Plans in a timely manner. He/She will oversee the development of timelines for the
annual work plan and support the Manager Implementation in streamlining implementation
processes as per rules and regulations of the Government.

3. Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Support the team in all project activities, from substantive, administrative and financial
points of view, applying strategic planning of project activities.
2. Provide guidance and recommendation required for the planning, management and
successful implementation of the Project.
3. Provide direction and leadership in advocating project objectives and in ensuring that all
interested parties are well informed about the project activities and goals.
4. Review all the project related activities regularly by holding meetings with the Manager
Implementation and other Managers.
5. Provide planning support for relevant field activities as per project’s requirements.
6. Liaise effectively with other sub departments and entities within SED (including QAED)
to effectively meet timelines for project deadlines primarily through interdepartmental
coordination.
7. Support the ASPIRE team in PMIU in creating an enabling environment for evidence-
based decision.
8. Provide support to the wider PMIU team on initiatives related to ASPIRE Programme.
9. Perform any other task required for the successful implementation of the ASPIRE
Programme, as assigned by the Manager Implementation.
4. Qualifications and Experiences

▪ Master’s / Bachelor’s (Hons.) (16 years of education) in Project Management/Political

Sciences/Social Sciences/ Public Administration or relevant discipline, from a foreign or
local university, duly recognized by HEC.
▪ At least 7 years of verifiable work experience.
▪ A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with the Government on donor-funded
projects in strongly desired.
▪ Candidates who PMP certification will be preferred.
▪ Candidates having experience of government education sector with a clear
demonstratable understanding of the structures will be given preference.
▪ Candidates have experience of managing a project of a similar scale or nature will be
given preference.
▪ Demonstrated experience of planning, design, and implementation of reform initiatives for
education sector is strongly desired.
▪ Demonstrated experience of using project planning tools like CPM, GANTT Charts etc.
will be given due weightage.
▪ Strong report writing skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare reports.
▪ Strong communication, presentation and inter-personal skills are highly valued.
▪ Able to manage teams effectively
▪ Comprehensive understanding of the public sector and broader educational challenges in
Pakistan.
 Hiring of a Manager Procurement and Contracts

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education

(ASPIRE) program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as
Manager P&C to manage all procurements and contracts under ASPIRE.

2. SCOPE

2.1 The candidate will develop & update all procurement and contractual procedures
under the project, and will provide support to the organization in the development of standard
Procurement documents & protocols in line with the requirements of the agreed
rules/guidelines (PPRA, Donor agencies, etc.) for all types of procurement activities. S/he will
develop all the procurement policies and their implementation thereof related to Consulting,
Non-Consulting Services / Goods / Works Procurement/ Contracts.

2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, the services of Manager
P&C are required by PMIU.

3. Key tasks and responsibilities

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Manager Procurement and Contracts are outlined
below:

• Work with Procurement & Contract Specialist to develop, monitor, and implement need-
based procurement plan ensuring timely completion of all procurement activities.
• Carry the overall responsibility for all the Procurement functions related to Consulting,
Non-Consulting Services / Goods / Works Procurement.
• Develop appropriate standard procedures, expression of interest (EOI) notices, request
for proposals (RFP), evaluation sheet / reports, bidding / RFQ documents, negotiations
etc. in the procurement process.
• Ensure that the procurement officials maintain all purchasing records for control and
reference purpose.
• Devise and execute a mechanism for internal bid evaluation reports for award of contracts.
• Maximize efficiency of procurement cycle by implementing necessary controls for
procurements ensuring transparency, cost-effectiveness, and soundness of all
procurements carried out under the program.
• Manage the complete procurement cycle, including advertising process for procurement,
procurement correspondence, proposals receipt and proposals opening in strict
accordance with rule and regulations of funding agency’s regulations and agreed
procurement procedures.
• Comply with the monitoring system for procurement and ensure the completion of the
procurement process according to the procurement plan besides the contract
management adhering to the contract agreements.
 • Respond adequately and timely to audit queries.
• Oversee the verification of invoices received against goods receipts and contracted prices
prior to approving the processing of such invoices for payment.
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, verification, receipt, warranty,
damages and insurance.
• Review, revise, and clear purchase orders and contracts prior to forwarding them for
approval to appropriate official forum.
• Provide support to PMIU in matters of audit, litigation and dispute resolution related with
all kinds of procurement.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by PD, PMIU-PESRP.

4. Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 16 years of education in Administration/Engineering/supply chain

management/Social Sciences, from a foreign or local university, duly recognized by
the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
• At least, five (05) years of experience, after acquiring stipulated qualifications, in
procurement of Goods, Works, & Consulting & Non-consulting services and contract
management with public / private sectors including at least one (01) year experience
in working with Donor funded project. Must have worked in various projects related to
constructions/EPC projects.
• Knowledge and implementation experience of various international/
national/subnational public procurement rules shall be accorded due weightage.
• Should have in-depth understanding of procurement cycle management in accordance
with PPRA Rules and Donor Regulations.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Should have excellent command on MS office.
• Familiarity with government structures, operations, and procedure.
 Hiring of a Manager Research and Innovation

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE) program the
Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Manager Research and M&E to lead the
research initiatives, and studies, monitoring, and reporting on ASPIRE under School Education
Department.

2. SCOPE

2.1 Research will be an important part for feeding into the planning phase, as well as
determining the progression and success of the interventions. The targets will be set under each
intervention in the M&E Plan.
Under this project,
• a baseline survey will be conducted,
• midline survey will be conducted to gauge progress, and
• endline survey will be carried out to assess the impact evaluation.

Furthermore, Manager Research and M&E will also oversee and manage the Focus Group
Discussions (FGDs) with all stakeholder, perception surveys, interviews to be done on a
sample basis along with the periodic monitoring to capture success, record challenges, and
course correct where needed. These qualitative tools will also serve as the feedback loop
between the students, teachers, community members, and PMIU/SED.

2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Manager Research
and M&E are required by PMIU.

4. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Manager Research and M&E are outlined below:

• Identify the data needs and requirements through consultations with the different
stakeholders, organizations, key officials, schools’ administrators, and other potential data
users to ensure that the data requirements and the needs of the policy and decision makers
and other key users are taken care of.
• Design, develop and maintain project related research and analysis and ensuring the
accuracy and comprehensiveness of research data and analysis, findings, and
recommendations.
• Lead the design, define timelines of research, devise research methodologies (including
survey tools, sampling, quality assurance, analysis, etc.) for baseline, midline, and endline
surveys.
• Identify the need and target population for perception surveys, FGDs, and interviews.
Furthermore, with support of the M&E Officer-ASPIRE, oversee the data collection,
analytics and reporting of the said activities.
 • Manage the survey firm to oversee all aspects of data collection in the field.
• Overseeing the quality assurance of data collection and ensuring adherence to survey
protocols and quality standards
• Review and provide final approvals on reports to be published as result of the above-
mentioned activities.
• Develop and oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for all activities under
ASPIRE.
• Oversee methodologies and procedures used in the compilation and analysis of data.
• Undertake continuous evaluation and review of performance indicators related to ASPIRE,
and propose technical improvements.
• Create linkages between data reported under ASPIRE and the existing data mechanisms of
School Education Department
• Work in close coordination with School Education Department’s Data Centre to strengthen
and sync the monitoring framework with e-Governance based apps and systems available
with the SED.
• Use data analytics to identify areas of future interventions, investments and focus for both
ASPIRE and for the School Education Department’s Annual Development Programme.
• Liaise effectively with other sub departments and entities within PMIU and SED to
effectively meet the research requirements of all stakeholders.
• Any other task assigned by the PD, PMIU.

2. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s/ Bachelor’s (Hons.) (16 years of education) in Business Administration/Statistics,

Economics, or relevant discipline from a foreign or national university, duly recognized by HEC.
• At least 10 years of verifiable relevant work experience, preferably in education sector.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of working with the government on donor-funded projects with
focus on research, and monitoring and evaluation will be given added weightage.
• Strong aptitude for qualitative and quantitative analysis, data research and recording. The candidate
should be well versed in the relevant data analytics tools and techniques.
• Strong report writing skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare reports with quantitative analysis.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are highly valued.
• Able to manage teams effectively
• Comprehensive understanding of the public sector and broader educational challenges in Pakistan.

Essential Skills/Tools:
• Knowledge of Research Methodologies, Sampling, Data Collection Tools, and Analysis
 Hiring of a Manager Finance and Accounts

Under Action to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education

(ASPIRE) program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Finance
and Accounts Officer under ASPIRE.

2. SCOPE

2.1 The candidate will work in close coordination with the component managers under
ASPIRE. Responsibilities will include management of all activities related to financial
management of funds and ensure timely release of funds under the project.

2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Finance and
Accounts Officer are required by PMIU.

5. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Finance and Accounts Officer are outlined below:

• Provide financial management services for ASPIRE and develop a financial/

implementation plan, in close coordination with Manager Strategy and Implementation.
• Responsible for all financial matters including account openings, financial reporting and
transactions, and operations.
• Establish a mechanism ensuring strengthening of budget transparency and accessibility
at all levels.
• Provide technical inputs on financial management to PMIU/SED, as and when required.
• Responsible for recording of all transactions timely and accurately in the books of
accounts and ensure that no expenditure remains unaccounted.
• Ensure maintenance of cash registers, books of accounts and records in appropriate order
and format to meet the government and donors’ requirements and to facilitate
classification and analysis of the financial information for monitoring the project progress.
• Track funds and follow up with relevant bank and external funding agencies to ensure
timely credit of funds into the project’s assignment account.
• Process payments from the Designated Assignment Account as per Government
applicable Rules and procedures.
• Prepare Interim Unaudited Financial Reports (IUFRs), and Annual Financial Statements,
as per prescribed formats and timelines.
• Liaise with the Finance Department and SED for budget and release issues.
• Provide support to internal/external auditors by facilitating in the provision of information
required to conduct audit.
• Prepare annual budget estimates, to ensure submission of withdrawal applications/budget
releases accordingly in a timely manner.
 • Perform any other task as assigned by the PD-PMIU.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• At least Master’s degree (16 years of Education) in Finance / Accounts / Economics /

MBA/CA or equivalent from a foreign or local university duly recognized by HEC.
• At least 15 years of overall verifiable relevant work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with the public sector.
• Person attended Courses/public workshops with donor agencies will be preferred
• Should have excellent command on MS office.
• Excellent knowledge of government procedure of financial management
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Familiarity with government structures, operations, and procedure.
 Hiring of an Engineering Consultant

Under Action to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Programme Officer – Civil
Works under ASPIRE.

2. SCOPE

2.1 The candidate will work in close coordination with the Communication and Works
(C&W) department to ensure and oversee construction of 1,000 new classrooms at selected
sites under the project and constructions/rehabilitation of 400 washrooms in girls’ schools.

2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Programme Officer –
Civil Works are required by PMIU.

3. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Officer are outlined below:

• Meeting and communicating with clients to understand their engineering

requirements
• Performing site visits as and when required
• Conducting in-depth research on various technical processes
• Providing various technical solutions and advising them on the same
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of technical solutions
• Identifying and troubleshooting any technical faults and errors
• Managing project timelines
• Maintaining and updating reports on various projects
• Negotiating contract terms with contractors/vendors
• Managing and evaluating of Tenders, Bids and selection processes as per
PPRA/PWD or any Governmental Department guidelines and rules
• Managing project logistics and identifying areas to improve the same

4. Qualifications & Experience

• A 16 years Education degree in Civil Engineering (BSc Civil Engineering) from
HEC registered institution and PEC accredited discipline.
• At least 10 years relevant working experience
• At least 2 year experience Of Development Programme preferably foreign funded.
• At least 2 year experience of working with a renowned consultant on a similar
nature project.
• Fluent in written and spoken Urdu and English.
• Strong administrative and designing skill.
• Ability to handle and manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated result oriented approach to work and strong interpersonal skills.
• Any other task assigned by Line Manager.
 Hiring of M&E Officer

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Monitoring & Evaluation
Associate to assist in designing, developing, and overseeing the Monitoring & Evaluation framework for
ASPIRE under School Education Department.
2. SCOPE

2.1 Under the project, the M&E Officer will work in close coordination with Manager Implementation
& Coordination and Manager Research, in designing and developing a Monitoring & Evaluation framework
for effective monitoring of all activities under the project. The candidate will also assist in quality assurance,
periodic reporting, and continuous alignment of evaluation indicators.
2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of M&E Officer is
required by PMIU.

3. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the M&E Officer are outlined below:

•Provide support to Manager Implementation and Manager Research in designing and developing a
comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation framework for effective monitoring of all project
activities.
• Conceptualize the use and collection of data ensuring data health and minimum quality standards.
• Conduct primary and secondary data analysis and develop high quality reports to inform task leads
on project delivery and progress.
• Focus on meeting DLI targets through effective monitoring against set targets of all project related
activities.
• Develop mechanism to effectively communicate data to field formations and highlight capacity
issues/bottlenecks.
• Aid in proposal design and project reporting related to research, and monitoring and evaluation
reporting requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of the wider Monitoring & Evaluation mechanism of School
Education in Punjab province and suggest ways of integration.
• Design and give presentations to the team and the other departments, as and when required.
• Provide support to the assigned Manager and the rest of the team in the execution of the component
activities.
• Any other task assigned by the Manager, PMIU.
3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• At least Master’s Degree (16 years of Education) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Food &
Nutrition or relevant discipline with relevant experience. M.PHIL Candidates will be preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with minimum if 1-2 years on an education programme. Strong
aptitude of qualitative and quantitative analysis, data research and recording.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and inter-personal skills are highly valued.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
 Hiring of an Officer – Civil Works

Under Action to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Programme Officer – Civil
Works under ASPIRE.

2. SCOPE

2.1 The candidate will work in close coordination with the Communication and Works
(C&W) department to ensure and oversee construction of 1,000 new classrooms at selected
sites under the project and constructions/rehabilitation of 400 washrooms in girls’ schools.

2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Programme Officer –
Civil Works are required by PMIU.

5. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Officer are outlined below:

• Assist in supervision of all Civil work under the project

• Support in Provision of technical assistance to the C&W, PMIU-PESRP, and relevant
XENs
• Coordination with the XENs Building/relevant offices and field teams
• Assist with supervision of the work throughout the project duration
• Providing technical input and checking of layouts & structure grids as per approved
engineering design
• Review and provide input on the detailed structural drawings and classroom designs
• Work on readjusting of layouts & the design where found necessary.
• Preparation of Look ahead Plan, Project Schedule, Update of Progress
• Conduct monitoring visits/checks to ensure thorough monitoring of work according to the
drawings & specifications.
• Preparation & submission of site visit report to the client regarding quality of work &
progress achievements.
• Maintained design documents of construction projects.
• Draft site layouts, grading plans, and landscape for project.
• Any other task assigned by competent authority.
6. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc (Hons.) (16 years of education) Civil Engineering or Equivalent (Project Management in
Construction related fields).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a construction manager or equivalent.
• Knowledge of how to develop and implement civil work procurement activities.
• Excellent team work skills, interpersonal skills, including speaking and making presentations.
 Hiring of Research Associate

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Associate to assist the research
initiatives, studies, and data collection processes of School Education Department.

2. SCOPE

2.1 Under the project, the Research Associate will work in close coordination with Manager Research
& ME in identifying the data needs and requirements in consultations with the task leads. The candidate
will also contribute to research designs, instrument development, piloting of surveys etc.
2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Associate are required
by PMIU.

3. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Associate are outlined below:

• Develop a strong understanding of the school education system in Punjab in terms of past progress,
challenges and interventions being implemented.
• Review literature relevant to the ASPIRE project.
• Clean and analyze qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software such as STATA or R,
with supervision of the manager
• Leverage data to gain insights and drive delivery.
• Contribute to research designs, including the development and piloting of survey instruments, as
per need of the project
• Prepare reports and documents under supervision of the manager
• Support in conducting progress review meetings, setting agenda points while using internal
monitoring data.
• Provide ad hoc support to the field formations as and when required. .
• Provide assistance to the assigned Manager in the execution of the component activities.
• Any other task assigned by the Manager, PMIU.

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s / Bachelor's (Hons.) (16) years of education) in Development Studies/ Public Policy/
Economics/Marketing or relevant discipline, from a foreign or local university, duly recognized by
HEC.
• At least, two (03) years of documentary verifiable relevant experience, in public and/or private sector
national/international organizations.
• Experience of working on large scale government + donor funded projects is desired.
• Strong report writing skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare reports with quantitative analysis.
• Experience of developing monitoring frameworks and/or conducting primary or secondary
research in the development sector.
• Strong communication, presentation and inter-personal skills are highly valued.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive understanding of the public sector and broader educational challenges in Pakistan.
 Hiring of Procurement Associate

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Procurement Associate to
assist in designing and developing a procurement work plan for ASPIRE under School Education
Department.

2. SCOPE

2.1 Procurement Associate will assist Manager Procurement and Contracts in achieving specific
objectives by establishing and maintaining efficient procurement management, and contract
implementation mechanism in accordance with the established procurement procedures, laws, and
regulations.
2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Procurement
Associate are required by PMIU.

3. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Procurement Associate are outlined below:

• Prepare and update procurement work plan under the guidance of Manager Procurement and
Contracts (P&C).
• Render support on project start-up procurement issues, and assist in the preparation of procurement
packages.
• Assist Manager P&C in proposing measures to overcome critical delays to project completion and
on compliance with established procedures.
• Under Manager P&C, keep a record of all procurement-related documents such as tenders, contract
documents, variation order, extension of time etc, and maintain procurement/contract files.
• Liaise with task leads on project procurement and maintain the outlined guidelines governing the
procurement process.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing technical specifications form the procurement point of view,
support Manager P&C in Develop appropriate standard procedures, expression of interest (EOI)
notices, request for proposals (RFP), evaluation sheet / reports, bidding / RFQ documents,
negotiations etc. in the procurement process.
• Assist in timely response to audit queries.
• Prepare and maintain proper record of all procurement activities, minutes of meetings, contracts
negotiations.

• Provide assistance to the assigned Manager in the execution of the component activities.
5. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s/ Bachelor’s (Hons.) (16 years of education) in Administration/Engineering/supply

chain management/Social Sciences / or related field from a foreign or local university
recognized by HEC.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the public/private sector procurements.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules and legislation (e.g., World Bank procurement guidelines,
PPRA and other donor agencies, etc.).
• Should have in-depth understanding of procurement cycle management.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Should have excellent command on MS office.
• Familiarity with government structures, operations, and procedures.
 Hiring of M&E Associate

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Monitoring & Evaluation
Associate to assist in designing, developing, and overseeing the Monitoring & Evaluation framework for
ASPIRE under School Education Department.
2. SCOPE

2.1 Under the project, the M&E Associate will work in close coordination with Manager Research &
ME in designing and developing a Monitoring & Evaluation framework for effective monitoring of all
activities under the project. The candidate will also assist in quality assurance, periodic reporting, and
continuous alignment of evaluation indicators.
2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of M&E Associate are
required by PMIU.

3. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the M&E Associate are outlined below:

• Provide support to Manager Research & ME in designing and developing a comprehensive

Monitoring and Evaluation framework for effective monitoring of all project activities.
• Conceptualize the use and collection of data ensuring data health and minimum quality standards.
• Conduct primary and secondary data analysis and develop high quality reports to inform task leads
on project delivery and progress.
• Focus on meeting DLI targets through effective monitoring against set targets of all project related
activities.
• Develop mechanism to effectively communicate data to field formations and highlight capacity
issues/bottlenecks.
• Aid in proposal design and project reporting related to research, and monitoring and evaluation
reporting requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of the wider Monitoring & Evaluation mechanism of School
Education in Punjab province.
• Provide assistance to the assigned Manager in the execution of the component activities.
• Any other task assigned by the Manager, PMIU.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• BSc/Bachelors/ (14-16 years of education) in Engineering/Commerce or relevant discipline, from a

foreign or local university, duly recognized by HEC.
• At least, two (02) years of documentary verifiable experience, in field coordination or M&E of a
construction based donor programme.
• Strong aptitude of qualitative and quantitative analysis, data research and recording.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and inter-personal skills are highly valued.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
 Hiring of Implementation Associate

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Implementation Associate to
support in strategic planning and implementation of ASPIRE under School Education Department.

2. SCOPE

2.1 Implementation Associate will work under Manager Strategy and Implementation in designing and
developing detailed short-term and long-term work plans, including project planning, implementation, and
monitoring.
2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Implementation
Associate are required by PMIU.

• KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Implementation Associate are outlined below:

• Provide support to Manager Strategy and Implementation in strategic planning, managing and
coordinating project activities.
• Support task leads in devising their technical work plans while ensuring alignment of all work plans
with the overall objectives of the project.
• Support in preparation of progress reports and financial reports for submission to the concerned
authorities.
• Support in conducting progress review meetings, setting agenda points while using internal
monitoring data.
• Provide ad hoc support to the field formations as and when required. .
• Provide assistance to the assigned Manager in the execution of the component activities.
• Any other task assigned by the Manager, PMIU.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s / Bachelor's (Hons.) (16 years of education) in Development Studies/Business

Administration/Accounting & Fiancne/Public Policy with more experience or relevant discipline,
from a foreign or local university, duly recognized by HEC.
• At least, two (02) years of documentary verifiable experience, in public and/or private sector,
national/international organizations with management experience, preferably in education.
• Experience of working with government on donor funded projects is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation and inter-personal skills are highly valued.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
 Hiring of Strategy Associate

Under Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Implementation Associate to
support in strategic planning and implementation of ASPIRE under School Education Department.

2. SCOPE

2.1 Implementation Associate will work under Manager Strategy and Implementation in designing and
developing detailed short-term and long-term work plans, including project planning, implementation, and
monitoring.
2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Implementation
Associate are required by PMIU.

• KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Strategy Associate are outlined below:

• Provide support to Manager Strategy in strategic planning, managing and coordinating project
activities.
• Support task leads in devising their technical work plans while ensuring alignment of all work plans
with the overall objectives of the project.
• Support in preparation of progress reports and financial reports for submission to the concerned
authorities.
• Support in conducting progress review meetings, setting agenda points while using internal
monitoring data.
• Provide ad hoc support to the field formations as and when required. .
• Provide assistance to the assigned Manager in the execution of the component activities.
• Any other task assigned by the Manager, PMIU.

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s / Bachelor's (Hons.) (16 years of education) in Development Studies/Business

Administration/Accounting & Fiancne/Public Policy with more experience or relevant discipline,
from a foreign or local university, duly recognized by HEC.
• At least, two (03) years of documentary verifiable experience, in public and/or private sector,
national/international organizations with management experience, preferably in education.
• Experience of working with government on donor funded projects is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation and inter-personal skills are highly valued.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
 Hiring of a Finance and Accounts Associate

Under Action to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)
program the Government of the Punjab is seeking an experienced resource as Finance and Accounts Officer
under ASPIRE.

2. SCOPE

2.1 The candidate will work in close coordination with the component managers under
ASPIRE. Responsibilities will include management of all activities related to financial
management of funds and ensure timely release of funds under the project.

2.2 For all the activities mentioned above and other related activities, services of Finance and Accounts
Associate are required by PMIU.

• KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Key tasks and responsibilities of the Finance and Accounts Associate are outlined below:

• To support the Finance & Accounts Officer in all financial matters including account
openings, financial reporting and transactions, and operations.
• Provide technical inputs on financial management to PMIU/SED, as and when required.
• Responsible for recording of all transactions timely and accurately in the books of accounts
and ensure that no expenditure remains unaccounted.
• Responsible for maintenance of cash registers, books of accounts and records in
appropriate order and format to meet the government and donors’ requirements and to
facilitate classification and analysis of the financial information for monitoring the project
progress.
• Track funds and follow up with relevant bank and external funding agencies to ensure
timely credit of funds into the project’s assignment account.
• Process payments from the Designated Assignment Account as per Government applicable
Rules and procedures.
• Prepare monthly and Annual Expenditure / Financial Statements, as per prescribed formats
and timelines.
• Liaise with the Finance Department and SED for budget and release issues.
• Provide support to internal/external auditors by facilitating in the provision of information
required to conduct audit.
• To support the Finance & Accounts Officer in preparation of annual budget estimates, to
ensure submission of withdrawal applications/budget releases accordingly in a timely
manner.
• Perform any other task as assigned by the competent authority

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Master’s degree (16 years of Education) in Finance / Accounts / Economics / ACCA

/ CA or equivalent from reputable & recognized local or foreign institution.
• Should have minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Candidate with experience in donor funded projects will be preferred.
• Should have excellent command on MS office.
• Excellent knowledge of government procedure of financial management
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Familiarity with government structures, operations, and procedure.