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Team Lead |
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1 |
| Job Location: |
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Islamabad |
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No Preference |
| Minimum Education: |
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Masters |
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Minimum of Masters, or preferably a Ph.D. degree in a related social science discipline (economics, public policy, international development, econometrics, data analytics, financial management) |
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Experienced Professional |
| Minimum Experience: |
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10 Years |
| Salary Range: |
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PKR 0 to 0 per Month |
| Apply By: |
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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| Job Description: |
Necessary skills and experience:
- Minimum of Masters, or preferably a Ph.D. degree in a related social science discipline (economics, public policy, international development, econometrics, data analytics, financial management)
- Minimum of eight to ten years of accumulated experience in micro finance/financial services/development sector
- Proof of published papers in research journals
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking and leading market assessments, conducting design thinking workshops, financial product adaptation/development, understanding customer journeys
- In-depth knowledge of Pakistan’s SME sector and policy environment
- Advanced report writing skills
- Demonstrated experience and setup in place to conduct the activities especially data collection through online mechanisms in lieu of the Covid-19 crisis
Desired Skills and experience
- Demonstrated experience at the country-wide sector-level/understanding of inclusive financial initiatives in a developing country context.
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Company Name: Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)
Company Description:
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p
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