Research Officer-I: (PIM Implementation
& Monitoring)

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 with 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 efficiency and effectiveness of public investment for socio-economic development in KPK.

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 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 the 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 the “PIM & Governance Support Unit” for implementation of 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 Officer on a contract basis consultant 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. The objective of Consultancy:

Assist PIM Consultant to ensure implementation of the PIM Action Plan and monitoring of the reform initiatives and activities of the Action Plan PIM reforms

3. Scope of Services (Roles and Responsibilities)

1.      Contribute in develop a mechanism for implementation of the activities, envisioned in the PIM Action Plan and GPP Work Plan  

2.      Assist the consultants to Develop dashboard for tracking progress and compliance of the actions, envisioned in the PIM Action Plan and GPP Work Plan, and undertake analysis against non-compliant and slow pace actions     

3.      Maintain data and information related to donor projects assisting P&DD under PIM/PFM reforms     

4.      Contribute to the development of a consolidated and comprehensive log frame with results and milestones for the developmental projects.

1. 5.      Provide support to PIM & Governance Support Unit and GPP-KP in terms of inviting stakeholders, developing background material, documenting discussion points, and preparing reports
2. 6.      Provide networking, coordination, and substantive support to efforts for building and reaching out to the above-mentioned stakeholders
3. 7.      Propose evidence-based ‘best practices’ from local or global sources applicable to future projects for maximizing gains through effective implementation and optimized impact

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

9.      Any other assignment was given by the senior management

 

4.      Qualifications and Experience

·       Degree (16 years) in Economics/ Development Economics/ Business Administration/MBA/MPA/social sciences or relevant degree from a recognized institution

·       At least 05 years’ public sector experience in development planning, public investment, project management, monitoring, evaluation, and coordination.

• Three years’ experience in M&E with reputed organizations
• 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 Research Officer will be based at PIM & Governance Reform Unit, Planning and Development Department Peshawar. He/she shall report to the Chief Economist, Planning and Development Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through PIM Consultant and liaise with the Governance Specialist, GPP-KP on technical matters.

 

1. Duration of Assignment

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