Careers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supporting the development of an evaluation matrix (including the identification of evaluation questions, methods, and data sources).
2. Conducting desk review of project documents and other external sources.
3. Assisting in the design and implementation of data collection instruments and protocols
4. Supporting/leading the project team to develop key project deliverables (inception report, workplan, field plan, final evaluation report, dissemination material)
5. Coordinating with project team members, stakeholders, and partners to gather data and information required for the evaluation, leading key interviews as and when required
6. Analyzing and interpreting evaluation data and contributing to the preparation of evaluation reports and presentations
7. Managing project logistics and coordination with other stakeholders
8. Communicating regularly with PMO Manager to ensure the successful completion of evaluation tasks and to provide progress updates
9. Identifying and mitigating project risks
10. Any other task assigned by supervisor under this role.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Masters’ degree from a reputable university, preferably from an internationally recognized institute.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar role involving project management (especially of managing evaluation and research-related assignments)
3. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English;
4. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, relevant software),
5. Good self-awareness, interpersonal communication and problem-solving competencies;
6. Self-driven, resourceful and innovative and drive to manage multiple tasks and deliver results in time constrained environment;
7. Ability to plan and organize work by identifying priority activities and adjusting priorities as required, and;
8. Ability to work independently and as part of diverse teams
9. Must be willing to travel, nationally and internationally as needed

Candidates can apply through website or alternatively candidates can send their cover letters and CVs to hr@aanassociates.com with Subject Line: Evaluation Project Officer

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Guide the project teams to develop evaluation work plans and resource plans based on expectations set in evaluation ToRs and AAN’s technical proposal;
2. Lead kick-off meeting/s with the clients (as technical focal from AAN) to seek clarifications around programme and evaluation expectations where required;
3. Guide and moderate session/s with PTs to understand evaluation objectives and questions (as listed in the TORs/Proposals) and take lead in developing the Evaluation Matrix (EM;
4. Develop the Inception Report (including Evaluation Tools; Analysis Plan) and improve the draft and final products based on internal and client feedback;
5. Support project team in designing and implementing the training of field based resources (remotely or in-person);
6. Implement AAN’s quality assurance protocols (data quality checks) for field data collection, consolidation and analysis;
7. Guide and train PTs on data analysis, consolidate findings and lead internal review session with QA team;
8. Produce draft/final Evaluation Report (ERs) and other end products such as policy briefs, final presentation and edit/improve report based on internal and client feedback;
9. Lead presentations delivered to client for dissemination of evaluation findings and recommendations;
10. Support PMO in setting templates, standards and other documentation for consistent and quality delivery of projects in future;
11. Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Masters’ and/or above degree from a reputable university, preferably from an internationally recognized institute.
2. At least Eight (8) years of work experience in designing and/or implementing evaluations for social and development initiatives.
3. Prior knowledge of quality assurance mechanisms for evaluations applied by UN agencies.
4. Candidates with a strong research background will be preferred.
5. Must be willing to travel, nationally and internationally as needed.

Preferred Skills:

1. Excellent/strong standards of verbal and written English
2. Strong Projects Planning and Management Skills
3. Self-starter, Multi-tasker & resilient to work under multi-sectoral/cultural teams
4. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, relevant software),
5. Strong interpersonal, listening and problem-solving skills
6. Efficient in meeting commitments and tight deadlines in achieving results
7. Ability to plan and organize work by identifying priority activities and adjusting priorities as required

Candidates can apply through website or alternatively candidates can send their cover letters and CVs to hr@aanassociates.com with Subject Line: Evaluation Specialist

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Identification, Bid Development and Follow-up

1. Lead formulation of Multiyear BDU Strategic Plan and translate that to Annual BDU Plans, implement, track and document learning to feed into the bigger plans.
2. Lead/ supervise business scouting/scanning and shortlisting, preparation and submission of competitive and winning bids (both technical and financial), run quality checks, and follow-up with clients.  Lead client presentations and negotiate on successful bids. Plan and implement handover of key bid documents of successful bids to Projects Management Office/PMU.
3. Lead quarterly progress review and reflection meetings, adapt plans accordingly.
4. Manage multiple sub-units and teams and take lead in coaching and mentoring.
5. Lead and guide team to develop new templates, systems, and SOPs and update the BDU Manual.

Networking, Partnership Management & Communication

1. Proactively seek out opportunities and attend national/global events to engage with potential clients and partners (including UN organizations, development financial institutions, multilateral donors, bilateral donors, international development partners, foundations, academic institutions, consulting entities, think tanks, NGOs and others in priority countries). Leverage networking for business development.
2.   Represent AAN at relevant industry/professional events to add to organization’s visibility
3.   Guide and supervise communication team/focal point for branding and marketing activities.
4.   Organize and expand databases developed for consultants/experts, bid writers, potential partners, and maintain regular contact with key stakeholders.
5.   Lead/supervise development, updating, and dissemination of AAN’s communication products including corporate profiles, website, and social media presence.

General Responsibilities

1.   Contribute to the AAN’s growth and strategy, and deliver on any task assigned by CEO
2.   Adhere and comply with AAN’s rules and regulations.

Key Qualifications:

1. An extrovert person with leadership, networking, and strategic thinking abilities.
2. Demonstrated skills in leading teams/units in fast paced and time sensitive (deadlines driven) work environment.
3. Exposure to international business development particularly in the development sector.
4. Excellent communications skills in English, Urdu and others.
5. Good people’s management, coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
6. Strong computing skills in MS Office packages i.e., MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
7. Ability to work independently and lead multicultural teams operating in different time zones.
8. Extrovert, who enjoys building and maintaining relationships.
9. Possess the ability to Articulate
10. Meticulous & detail-oriented extent
11. Lateral thinking ability.
12. Not just a good starter, but a great finish
13. Possess excellent writing skills.

Candidates can apply through website or alternatively candidates can send their cover letters and CVs to hr@aanassociates.com with Subject Line : Head of Department/ Manager (BDU)

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Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Create analytic reports and dashboards using program data that demonstrate an initiative’s performance and outcomes for the client.
2. Respond to internal and external requests for aggregated data and statistics by querying and analyzing the client’s or AAN’s captured program datasets to inform policy projects.
3. Spearhead the data management of AAN’s knowledge repository on a secured cloud server.
4. Build processes/protocols for data quality assurance, data collation, data coding and analysis.
5. Perform other related duties and tasks including:

• Participate in the evaluation scoping discussions with the client and prepare a justified sample size for the assignment.
• Contribute to the inception phase of an evaluation by assisting the Assignment Managers and Report Writers in the development of Inception Report. This will include supporting in the development of an Evaluation Matrix (EM) and data collection tools; and prepare Data Analysis Plan (DAP) aligned with these tools.
• Prepare guidelines for in-field data management, and templates for data collation (tagging/labelling/nesting); and train the field teams on how to use them.
• Carry out Data Quality Assurance (DQA) of captured data.
• Consolidate all qualitative/quantitative/desk review data in the procured data management software and standardize it for analysis and reporting. This will include data interpretation; coding; input; cleaning; and synchronization.
• Use tools such as STATA, SPSS, R, ECONO, NVivo, MaxQDA, Atlas.ti and others, for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis.
• Assist the project delivery teams in developing and populating the Findings Matrix.
• Support the Report Writer by providing relevant information and its visuals (graphs, pie charts, etc.) for the findings part of the report.

Requirements:

1. At least sixteen (16) years of education, preferably a degree in Social Sciences from a reputable/recognized university.
2. Over five (5) years of experience using statistical software, working with complex datasets, in a professional or institutional setting.
3. Possess an in-depth understanding of about inferential and descriptive statistics, as well as sampling approaches (such as Simple Random, Systematic, Stratified, Clustered, Convenience, Quota, Judgement or Purposive, and Snowball sampling).
4. Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
5. Experience working in teams and collaborating on projects.
6. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
7. Able to create Tabulation and Data Analysis Plans.
8. Could extrapolate relevant information and identify patterns and trends in datasets.
9. Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

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Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Assist the Evaluation Project Manager, and where required work independently, in undertaking project delivery tasks such as an exhaustive literature review of the project documents and other web-based information sources, contributing in formulating research design, methodology and tools for both qualitative and quantitative research, preparing work plans, participate in field data collection, developing and applying quality control procedures, monitor/supervise data management processes (data entry, cleaning, editing, coding, preparing data sets), analysis, reporting and closure) or other research-based tasks as and when assigned by the Evaluation Project Manager.
2. Assist/lead in coordination and communication with associates/partners, consultants and field data collection teams; and undertake negotiations with partner, consultants, field data collection teams as and when required basis;
3. Maintain project/s folder/s on electronic central data repository, keep it up to date with all the relevant documents either being sent by UNICEF or internally produced;
4. Communicate with project teams on daily basis and undertake any other tasks assigned by designated team leader;
5. Be cognizant of, and maintain all documents related with UN standards, norms, ethics and quality assurance measures that apply to AAN’s work;
6. Focuses on capacity building of the team as well as his/her own on continuous basis;
7. Liaises with the admin and finance staff to ensure items required for/during field visits are available on time;
8. Keeps liaison with admin/finance section to update the project budget, project folder (with Consultants’ contract, invoices, time sheets or other administrative documents related with PMU), project progress and planned future activities;
9. Adhere and comply with AAN’s rules and regulations in all aspects as well as AAN’s quality standards for delivering projects;
10. Strictly observe and maintain the confidentiality of all the information/documents of the organization.
11. Perform any other task assigned by the Evaluation Project Manager and the Managing Director AAN.

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree preferably social sciences from a reputable and recognized university.
2. Minimum three (3) years’ experience, in research and project coordination.
3. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English
4. Knowledge and experience about data analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative).
5. Basic understanding/ background in; Health and Hygiene or Education or WASH would be an added advantage
6. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, relevant software),
7. Good self-awareness, interpersonal communication and problem-solving competencies;
8. Self-driven, resourceful and innovative and drive to manage multiple tasks and deliver results in time constrained environment;
9. Ability to plan and organize work by identifying priority activities and adjusting priorities as required, and;
10. Ability to work independently and as part of diverse teams.

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Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. Anchor the evaluation execution following the contract signing to close-out by taking lead at each step (i.e., planning and initiation, research design, literature review, kick-off, inception, field planning, data collection, data processing/management, analysis, reporting, dissemination, and knowledge documentation) of the project/evaluation.
2. For the assigned evaluation, coordinate with AAN’s Programs Management Unit (PMU) staff in planning and documentation of the ‘Project Inception Phase’. This may entail team-based discussions to plan and document detailed project delivery plan (i.e., work plan with clearly stated deliverables; budget; resource costing and recruitment plan, including scope of work including deliverables and quality standards for any consultants and sub-contractors), and identify any support required from AAN’s Operations Unit.
3. Provide technical leadership to capture and communicate evaluation results, as well as ensure high-quality, timely, valid, and verifiable data collection, reporting and analysis.
4. Interact with the client and AAN’s Core Project Delivery Team (CPDT) to design the evaluation and develop or refine Scope of Work (SoW) in accordance with the organizational policy, its operational guidelines, and standards.
5. Prepare and oversee implementation of field plans for quantitative and qualitative data collection. The plans must include processes/mechanisms and guidelines for quality assurance and compliance to the client’s standards and requirements; any possible risk and their mitigation strategies, or necessary corrective actions/ crisis management (whenever required).
6. Handle and manage recruitment, deployment and overseeing the work of local project teams, consultants, and partners; and provide technical input pertaining to their contracts management.
7. Perform internal quality assurance function for delivery of products/deliverables.
8. Oversee and report on implementation of work plan and planned activities.
9. Support and in some cases lead in the development of reports and deliverables pertaining to the assigned evaluation as per AAN’s quality standards and client’s requirements
10. Lead documentation and record management and produce a concise Project Closure Report (PCR).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social sciences, from a reputable National/International University.
• The candidate must bring at least 5-8 years of experience in managing projects, relevant to monitoring, evaluations and research in the development sector.
• Background in planning and managing multi-sectoral research, design and implementation of M&E systems, and leading independent assessments
• Good communications (written and verbal) and client management skills.
• Understanding/background in any of the following thematic areas will be an added advantage: WASH, Health and Hygiene, Education (focusing on out of school children) etc.

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Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Identify key client needs and work collaboratively with a team of program manager and analysts, meeting deadlines and contributing to the assignment’s success.
2. Interpret and consolidate qualitative, quantitative and literature review data into a meaningful report.
3. Produce insightful reports via data-driven analyses on the most impactful trends.
4. Create stylesheets and templates for reports, lead AAN Programs Management Unit (PMU) team’s trainings on Report Writing.
5. Assist in the preparation of content for AAN’s Social Media posts, blogs, newsletters, etc.
6. Perform other related duties and tasks including:

• Participate in the evaluation scoping discussions with the client and gain a clear understanding of the program and client’s expectation from the evaluation.
• Provide input to the project delivery team in preparing the Evaluation Matrix (EM), and review the data collection tools to ensure that they are aligned with the EM.
• During the inception phase, structure the Inception Report utilizing information conveyed during the scoping mission, and relevant data extracted by researchers from their desk/literature review.
• Participate in the trainings of local partners to brief them about the granularity of information expected from their field data, and how they can keep data quality checks during this process.
• Support the Assignment Managers and Data Analysts in preparing and populating the Findings Matrix.
• Work with the project delivery team in drafting reports, and PowerPoint presentations; and contribute to their dissemination sessions.

Requirements:

1. Professional writing skills/ research experience about UN Agencies’ practices, preferably penning, editing, and proofreading evaluation reports.
2. Proficiency working with data and with MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point), and any other relevant software.
3. At least sixteen (16) years of education, preferably a degree in Social Sciences from a reputable/recognized university.
4. Eight to Ten (8-10) years of similar work experience (preferably in research and evaluation), with consulting entities and social sector organizations, including UNICEF.
5. Detailed know-how of report structure demonstrated through proven experience in report writing;
6. Knowledge of Social sciences sector will be an asset;
7. Proficient in extrapolating information from various data sources (including Qualitative, Quantitative and Desk research data).
8. Competent Writing and Presentation Skills.

Preferred Skills:

1. Excellent command in written and spoken English is essential;
2. Understanding of international development, resource mobilization, and the UN context;
3. Good understanding of usability, optimizing content for the web and search;
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Key tasks and responsibilities

1. To support the Head of Projects Management Unit (HoPMU) in the preparation of Project Planning Toolkit (Work plan; Resource Plan; and Financials-Accounts receivables/payables) for each awarded evaluation.
2. To provide support to the HoPMU to insert data (i.e., phases; steps within each phase; and their respective activities, along with their timelines and responsible individuals) in the PMO tool (e.g., Asana, etc.), gather information via coordinating with the project delivery teams (PDTs); followed by day-2-day management of its data commented by these PDTs.
3. Support the HoPMU in the PMU activities’ briefing sessions to the Managing Director (MD).
4. Assist the HoPMU in the recruitment of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), National Consultants (NCs) and National Partners (NPs) for each awarded evaluation via preparation of ToRs/JDs, conducting comparative analysis and their value-for-money.
5. Support the HoPMU with the compilation of projects’ data and its organisation for its Knowledge Management Portal.
6. Any other relevant task assigned by the HoPMU.

Requirements:

1. University education, Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in project management.
2. A minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in the social development sectors or any other relevant experience with at least 3 years of cumulative experience in handling Project Management Tools such as ASANA, Primavera, MS Projects etc
3. Experience and/or academic training in managing project management tools.
4. Proven ability to adapt to evolving tasks related to the responsible role
5. Strong writing skills, and experience in preparing status updates.

Preferred Skills:

1. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
2. Ability to deliver outcomes in timely manner.
3. Proven ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
4. Good computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word; Excel; and research software.
5. Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and works well with others.

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Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Support/guide Project Teams (PTs comprising Managers, Officers, Associates, Sector Expert and PMO team) to review the research/evaluation TORs; evaluation proposals (for which contracts are awarded) to help achieve common understanding around consulting expectations; and explain AAN’s internal processes and systems for projects delivery;
2. Together with PMO team, guide/review the PTs put together evaluation work plans; resource plans; and budgets, route through Director/Head of Department (D/HoD) PMU, and present to COO/MD for final approval;
3. Together with PMO team, guide PTs to initiate kick-off meeting/s and participate (where required) with the clients and where required seek clarifications around evaluation expectations and management:
4. Guide and moderate session/s with PTs to understand evaluation objectives and questions (as listed in the TORs/Proposals) as to enable PTs to develop first cut of Evaluation Matrix (EM), share constructive feedback and enable finalization to be able to share with the client;
5. Enable and train PTs to produce Draft/Final Inception Report/s (including reporting templates and assessment tools such as GEROS); Evaluation Tools; Analysis Plans; Field Staff Training Package; and critically review and improve the draft and final products;
6. Guide/support PT to understand and then assemble the documentation for ethical approval application/s, help with submission and addressing feedback;
7. Enable PTs to run field training and where required facilitate/moderate sessions;
8. Guide and train PTs to understand and implement AAN’s quality assurance protocols (data quality checks) for field data collection, consolidation and transfer to AAN;
9. Guide and train PTs on data analysis and assembly into ‘Findings Matrix’ ; organize internal review session; enable improvements and then prepare team (and where appropriate participate with PMO team) for client presentation/briefing and validation sessions;
10. Guide and enable PTs to produce draft/final Evaluation Report (ERs) and other end products such as policy briefs, final Ppt, and review critically, edit/improve and share thoughts on improving the report before processing for internal review and clients’ review/approval;
11. Work together with PTs/PMO on assignment closure documentation including lessons learnt and share ideas with PMO team for improving AAN’s evaluation management practices and tools (EPM, EPM Training Package, and others);
12. Support PMO in setting templates, standards and other documentation for consistent and quality delivery of projects in future

Requirements:

1. Masters’ degree from a reputable university, preferably from International recognized institutes.
2. At least Ten (10) years with 6 years of relevant/similar work experience, preferably in evaluations of social/development sector initiatives.
3. Prior knowledge of quality assurance mechanisms for evaluations applied by UN agencies.

Preferred Skills:

1. Excellent/strong standards of verbal and written English
2. Strong Projects Planning and Management Skills
3. Self-starter, Multi-tasker & resilient to work under multi-sectoral/cultural teams
4. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, relevant software),
5. Strong interpersonal, listening, and problem-solving skills
6. Efficient in meeting commitments and tight deadlines in achieving results
7. Ability to plan and organize work by identifying priority activities and adjusting priorities as required

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Requirements

• Undergraduate student
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Driven and hard-working
• Ability to take direction and multi-task
• PowerPoint, Word and Excel experience a plus

Benefits

• Practical experience with understanding of contemporary market
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with leading consultants
• Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings
• Compensation available

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