About CARE Pakistan:
CARE Pakistan has been working in Pakistan since 2005, focusing on empowering individuals through projects addressing economic access, decision-making, disaster response, and gender equity. CARE’s initiatives align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Pakistan’s Vision 2025, working in partnership with various government and local entities to achieve impactful results.

Project Overview:
The Chef De Cuisine project aims to support 6000 home-based chefs in Pakistan within the MSME hospitality sector, focusing on culinary skills, business growth, digital financial literacy, and climate-sensitive practices. In partnership with culinary institutions, e-commerce platforms, and financial institutions, this initiative promotes economic empowerment for women in the culinary industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Kick-off and Coordination: Organize the project launch meeting, develop a project work plan, and coordinate with key partners.
• Partnership Development: Finalize agreements with culinary institutes and other stakeholders.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate on training content covering culinary arts, business, and digital literacy.
• Participant Selection: Oversee recruitment and selection of home chefs for training.
• Budget Monitoring and Reporting: Work closely with CARE’s finance team to manage the budget and submit periodic progress reports.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in digital training, women’s empowerment, or the culinary sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field (mandatory).
• Proven experience with Pakistan’s MSME and culinary sectors.
• Strong skills in communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter outlining relevant experience.
2. A detailed CV.
3. A proposed methodology and work plan for the consultancy.

Evaluation Criteria:
Applications will be evaluated based on qualifications, methodology, cost-effectiveness, and interview performance.

For more details and to apply, please download the TORs.