Project Manager

Description:

The job will be performed in a multicultural environment, based in Islamabad, with a working time of 37.5 hours per week. The team consists of 9 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

The annual base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 6,397,800 PKR. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.

The expected start date will be 1 November 2025. The duration of the assignment is linked to the duration of the programme on SME competitiveness as outlined above. The duration is initially set for a period of 2 years which is aligned with the launch of the SME Green Accelerator Fund marking the conclusion of the first phase of the project. A next phase of the project (year 3) will focus on capacity development for government institutions on sustainability regulations and the facilitation of public-private dialogue.

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)
 

• A master’s degree in (agricultural) economics, finance, business administration, public administration, international development, rural development, or similar relevant discipline;
• Minimum 8 years professional experience, of which at least 3 years in an international organisation, or internationally funded projects;
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in finance or private sector development (which can be included in the overall 8 years of professional experience);
• Proven proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English. Ability to draft documents to high standard essential;
• High level of general IT literacy, in particular Microsoft Office (word, outlook, excel);
• Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
• Have a clean criminal record (at the time of the recruitment).
   

Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
 

• Experience in project management, procurement and contract management;
• Strong knowledge of access to finance, financial instruments, investment facilitation, and public-private partnerships;
• Knowledge of/ experience in international development cooperation;
• Knowledge of/ experience in EU development cooperation, in particular with relations to Global Gateway is considered a strong asset;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders;
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage complex tasks under pressure;
• A results-oriented approach as well as a highly developed ability to work as a part of a team.