Australian High Commission
Islamabad
Pakistan

Program Manager AUSAID - Services/Tasks

SERVICES/TASKS

PROGRAM MANAGER
AUSTRALIAN AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The responsibilities for this position include:

1. Apply technical knowledge of AusAID systems and processes, implementation of Australian Government aid policy and strategy to the identification, design, implementation, evaluation and review of education programs, policies, strategies;

2. Oversight delivery of specific projects and activities, including financial administration, coordination of quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation activity management and program extension activities;

3. Monitor progress of projects and activities under direct area of responsibility including undertaking periodic visits to programs and projects within Pakistan to assess and report on implementation progress;

4. Provide regular updates and advice to Desk on program and performance issues including lessons learned and good practices;

5. In the interest of effective program implementation, establish networks and foster good relationships with partner government, key stakeholders, development partners and whole of government partners;

6. Represent AusAID in relevant forums and missions;

7. Achieve and maintain a level of effective and efficient communication that enhances team work within area of responsibility and between the Post and the Desk;

8. Participate as a member of design, appraisal, evaluation and other project cycle teams, and provide administrative and logistical support to these teams as appropriate;

9. Maintain a strong focus on the achievement of AusAID's policy objectives relevant to gender and development and poverty alleviation in relation to performing all of the above duties; and

10. Perform other duties, as required, consistent with expected duties and the achievement of program objectives.