1. Introduction

Governance and Policy Project Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GPP-KP) aims to contribute to foster development activities by managing Public Investment without compromising on achieving Provincial development goals and objectives in compliance to the provincial development strategy, “Azam e Nu Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2020”.

GPP-KP under the guidance of the Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa developed the PIM Action Plan (PIM-AP) with the technical assistance of the World Bank and PIM Working Group. Improvement in Public Investment Management (PIM) is a prime mover initiative of the Governance & Policy Project (GPP) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public investment for socio-economic development in KPK.

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adopted Public Investment Management Action Plan in December 2020. Implementation of the PIM Action Plan is crucial for the P&DD so that the recommended and approved actions/activities are translated into actions for visible change in the planning process, project cycle, decision making, human and institutional capacity, etc. For this purpose, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in November has notified a “PIM Core Committee” for strategic guidance, approval of the PIM Action Plan, and oversee implementation of the actions and activities envisaged in the Action Plan. PIM Core is headed by an Additional Chief Secretary with the representation of relevant line departments while PIM Unit will be the Secretariat of the PIM Core Committee.

P&DD with the support of GPP-KP has established a “PIM & Governance Support Unit” for implementation of the PIM Action Plan. The main objective of the PIM Unit is to improve the quality of social and economic infrastructure in the province and to maximize the efficiency of public investment through better project selection and management of investment expenditure. Following are concurrent objectives of the Unit: a) Facilitate improved project design and project implementation that matches the overall development objectives of the government; b) Create greater impact of public investment on economic growth; c) Create greater levels of capacity for transparency and accountability in the design, implementation, and assessment of public investments; d) Advance careers of the public sector planning & development professionals by imparting training in PCM and e) Strengthen monitoring and evaluation practices for assessment of results and real time decision making. PIM & Governance Support Unit is placed in the Chief Economist Office being the prime decision-making body to describe and guide how the ADP is planned, executed, and monitored for economic development, policy formulation, regulation, and implementation.

The GPP intends to hire services of a full-time Research Associate-II on a contract basis who will be placed in PIM Unit, P&D Department and report to the Chief Economist, P&DD through Consultant-I and liaise with Governance Specialist/PIM Lead, GPP-KP for technical support and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of PIM Action Plan. 

1. Objective:

Assist GPP-KP and PIM & Governance Support Unit for day to day functions and assist in the implementation of the PIM Action Plan and assist the PIM team and Chief Economist in policy support and reform initiatives

3. Scope of Services (Roles and Responsibilities)

1.       Maintain a record of official correspondence (files, letters, emails, etc)

2.       Assist the consultants of GPP-KP and PIM Unit in day to day functions related to PIM activities     

1. Assist the PIM team in institutional development, policy, and capacity building initiatives of Officers and Officials of P&D Department and line Departments

4.       Assist PIM Unit to maintain data and information related to donor projects assisting P&DD under PIM/PFM reforms     

5.       Preparation of special reports assigned by the Chief Economist and GPP-KP

6.       Any other assignment was given by the senior management

4.       Qualifications and Experience

·       Bachelor Degree preferably in Economics/social sciences/science or relevant subject from a recognized institution

·       At least 03 years’ experience of the development sector

• Command in MS Office and IT uses are required

• High standards of personal integrity.

·       Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment.

1. Institutional Arrangements and Reporting: 

The incumbent will be based at PIM & Governance Reform Unit, Planning and Development Department Peshawar and shall report to the Consultants.

1. Duration of Assignment

Up to one year, extendable till the life of GPP-KP upon satisfactory performance, dully recommended by the supervisor.