Experience Requirements

Program Manager
Program Management Associates
Qualification : Master Degree

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https://www.nbdp.org.pk/N2_index.php
S# (01) JOB TITLE:

Program Manager

Name of the Department / Unit:

Research & Publication Support Unit

Number of Positions

01

Reporting:

Deputy Program Director

Location:

Lahore.

Main Job Responsibilities of the Position:

Assist the Deputy Program Director in execution of activities assigned to the unit.
Assist the reporting officer in developing annual Plan of the Unit in line with the scope / provisions of the PC-I, and coordinate with the concerned Divisions / Provincial Offices for its implementation.
Assist the reporting officer in dissemination of information material / info packs for physical / online awareness of the programs offered by the department / Unit.
Assist reporting officer in carrying out need-assessment for topics and conduct research studies on the issues pertaining to SME development.
Assist the reporting officer in coordination with Provincial Offices for application generation and processing as per approved SOPs and Guidelines.
Be responsible for custody, safekeeping and timely processing of all of the official record, documents, and information.
Assist the reporting officer in clear and transparent processing of grant applications received directly or through Provincial Offices, check documentation for compliance with the SOPs / guidelines. Prepare working papers of the grant applications for presentation to and approval by the appropriate forum.
Assist the reporting officer in developing and maintaining record of the meetings / decisions / directions of the grant approving forum and ensure compliance thereto.
Assist in coordination for disbursement of grants under the activities of the Department / Unit with the PMU and Provincial Offices.
Maintain files / data and information on the received, processed and approved applications under each of the support category.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the software developed for this purpose, and provide periodic / special progress reports as required by the project management.
Any other responsibility / function assigned by Project Management from time to time.
Experience: Minimum 6-year practical relevant work experience.
Qualification: Masters / Bachelor’s Degree (minimum sixteen years of education) in Business, Management, Economics, Marketing, HR, Public Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, Finance, Accounts, Law or equivalent from a reputable foreign or local HEC recognized institution / university.
Age: Between 25-35 years of age.

The persons should have excellent analytical abilities, communication skills and well- developed work ethics. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power point is highly desired.
S# (02) JOB TITLE:

Program Management Associate

Name of the Department / Unit:

Management Development Unit - (I).

Number of Positions

02

Reporting:

Deputy Program Director

Location:

Lahore.

Indicative Activities of the Department / Unit:

Development and dissemination of Over the Counter documents for SMEs including but not limited to feasibility studies, information material related to entrepreneurship, business startup, business management, marketing, sales, customer management, commercial contracts and regulatory procedures etc.
Identification, strengthening and networking of individuals / firms involved in extending business development services to SMEs including but not limited to training, bookkeeping, taxation, marketing, resource planning, customer management etc.
Main Job Responsibilities of the Position:

Assist the Deputy Program Director in execution of activities assigned to the unit.
Assist the reporting officer in developing annual Plan of the Unit in line with the scope / provisions of the PC-I, and coordinate with the Divisions / Provincial Offices for its implementation.
Assist the reporting officer in dissemination of information material / info packs for physical / online awareness of the programs offered by the department / Unit.
Assist the reporting officer in coordination with Provincial Offices for application generation and processing as per approved SOPs and Guidelines.
Be responsible for custody, safekeeping and timely processing of all of the official record, documents, and information.
Assist the reporting officer in clear and transparent processing of grant applications received directly or through Provincial Offices, check documentation for compliance with the SOPs / guidelines. Prepare working papers of the grant applications for presentation to and approval by the appropriate forum.
Assist the reporting officer in developing and maintaining record of the meetings / decisions / directions of the grant approving forum and ensure compliance thereto.
Assist in coordination for disbursement of grants under the activities of the Department / Unit with the PMU and Provincial Offices.
Maintain files / data and information on the received, processed and approved applications under each of the support category.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the software developed for this purpose, and provide periodic / special progress reports as required by the project management.
Any other responsibility / function assigned by Project Management from time to time.
Experience: 1 year practical relevant work experience will be preferred.
Qualification: Masters / Bachelor’s Degree (minimum sixteen years of education) in Business, Management, Economics, Marketing, HR, Public Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, Finance, Accounts, Law or equivalent from a reputable foreign or local HEC recognized institution / university.
Age: between 22-28 years of age.
The persons should have excellent analytical abilities, communication skills and well- developed work ethics. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power point is highly desired.
S# (03) JOB TITLE:

Program Management Associate

Name of the Department / Unit:

Business Startup & Development Unit.

Number of Positions

01

Reporting:

Deputy Program Director

Location:

Lahore.

Indicative Activities of the Department / Unit:

Provide Business Startup grants to entrepreneurs.
Marketing & Market Linkage support to SMEs, including but not limited to grants for product packaging, design of marketing campaign, market research, distribution systems, franchising etc.
Support Academia for establishment of Business Incubation Centers.
Organization Development Support to SMEs for improving managerial efficiencies and systems including but not limited to accounting, resource planning, taxation compliance, financial management and reporting etc.
Main Job Responsibilities of the Position:

Assist the Deputy Program Director in execution of activities assigned to the unit.
Assist the reporting officer in developing annual Plan of the Unit in line with the scope / provisions of the PC-I, and coordinate with the Divisions / Provincial Offices for its implementation.
Assist the reporting officer in dissemination of information material / info packs for physical / online awareness of the programs offered by the department / Unit.
Assist the reporting officer in coordination with Provincial Offices for application generation and processing as per approved SOPs and Guidelines.
Be responsible for custody, safekeeping and timely processing of all of the official record, documents, and information.
Assist the reporting officer in clear and transparent processing of grant applications received directly or through Provincial Offices, check documentation for compliance with the SOPs / guidelines. Prepare working papers of the grant applications for presentation to and approval by the appropriate forum.
Assist the reporting officer in developing and maintaining record of the meetings / decisions / directions of the grant approving forum and ensure compliance thereto.
Assist in coordination for disbursement of grants under the activities of the Department / Unit with the PMU and Provincial Offices.
Maintain files / data and information on the received, processed and approved applications under each of the support category.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the software developed for this purpose, and provide periodic / special progress reports as required by the project management.
Any other responsibility/function assigned by Project Management from time to time.
Experience: 1 year practical relevant work experience will be preferred.
Qualification: Masters / Bachelor’s Degree (minimum sixteen years of education) in Business, Management, Economics, Marketing, HR, Public Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, Finance, Accounts, Law or equivalent from a reputable foreign or local HEC recognized institution / university
Age: between 22-28 years of age.
The persons should have excellent analytical abilities, communication skills and well- developed work ethics. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power point is highly desired.
A well reputed Public Sector Organization invites applications for its Public Sector Development Project for Following Positions:
No Job Title Location Positions Age/Experience Education 1 Program Manager Lahore 1 Age: 28-35 years Experience: Minimum 6years of relevant work experience Masters / Bachelor's Degree (minimum sixteen years of education) in Business, Management, Economics, Marketing, HR, Public Administration, Public Policy Engineering, Finance, Accounts, Law or equivalent from a reputable foreign or local HEC recognized institute/university 2 Programme Management Associate (BSDU, MDU-l) Lahore 2 Age: 22-28 Experience: One year relevant work experience will be preferred. Masters / Bachelor's Degree (minimum sixteen years of education) in Business, Management, Economics, Marketing, HR, Public Administration, Public Policy Engineering, Finance, Accounts, Law or equivalent from a reputable foreign or local HEC recognized institute/university
Please visit www.nbdp.org.pk for detailed job descriptions and submission of applications for the positions.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the suitable candidates along with excellent working environment. Interested candidates are invited to apply online within 15 days from publication of this advertisement. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.
Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit shall be applicable as permissible under government instructions. Misinformation and any attempt to influence the selection process will be considered a definite disqualification, even if the candidate is otherwise qualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. No TA/DA will be admissible. PID(L) 2306

National Business Development Program for SMEs (NBDP) is a project of SMEDA, funded through Public Sector Development Program of Government of Pakistan.

The NBDP envisages provision of handholding support / business development services to SMEs to promote business startup, improvement of efficiencies in existing SME value chains to make them globally competitive and provide conducive business environment through evidence based policy-assistance to the Government of Pakistan. The Project is objectively designed to support SMEDA's capacity of providing an effective handholding to SMEs. The proposed program aimed at facilitating around 314,000 SME beneficiaries over a period of five years.

OBJECTIVE & ACTIVITIES
SMEDA aims to be a worldwide model organization, which is effective in determining SME and entrepreneurship policies, handholds SMEs to undertake an important role in the global market by increasing exporting capacities of SMEs, provides access to valuable information and networks and promotes internationalization and innovation levels of SMEs.

Following are the major intervention areas of the NBDP project:

Provide quality assured information and business advice to the SMEs by engaging subject matter experts and practitioners. Use of ICT for enhancing outreach of such services is a major consideration.
Develop and disseminate information on concepts and issues related to small business management for enhancing the understanding of SMEs. and material.
Enhance quality and increase the number, outreach and diversity of the training programs offered to SMEs.
Promote Business Startups and provide small grants.
Improve SMEs access to finance and export markets through provision of Credit Worthiness Assessment Support.
Provide support to SMEs in improving their Marketing of existing businesses and developing linkage to the local, regional and international customers.
Assist SMEs in developing their organizational systems and capabilities in order to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of management and operations.
Facilitate small businesses, particularly exporters by improving their access and affordability to the national and international certifications and product testing services.
Provide SMEs with access to qualified human resource and equipment for improving product features / functionality.
Engage higher education institutions, build their capacity to establish / operate Business Incubation centers and help them create linkage with entrepreneurial echo system of the country.
Carryout Research / Publications to identify issues in policy and business regulations and propose solutions for improving ease of doing business.
Develop and implement programs for identification, strengthening, networking and market linkage for the business development service providers.
PRIORITY AREAS
Priority areas pertaining high growth for SME development will include but may not limited to manufacturing, energy, construction, trade, transportation, tourism, innovation and communication, technical and managerial activities. Special focus will be given to sectors where there are higher possibilities of value addition and innovation.

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & OUTREACH
The program will be implemented in all provinces of Pakistan. Executed form the NBDP Head Office, Lahore, the program will implement its activities through SMEDA's four provincial offices and Regional Business Centers strengthened / established in the areas with major SME concentration across Pakistan.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS
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