Project Director 'Green Balochistan Initiative'

Project Overview

The Government of Balochistan has launched a significant Agriculture Socio-Economic Agriculture Project under the umbrella of Balochistan Socio Economic Development Projects, specifically named the 'Green Balochistan Initiative.' This ambitious project aims to substantially uplift the Agricultural Sector of Balochistan by implementing various developmental interventions. To lead this crucial initiative, applications are invited from highly qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Project Director, offered on a contractual basis under the Public Sector Development Program.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for the Project Director position must possess a Master's Degree (preferably Ph.D. in Agriculture) from a HEC recognized university. Alternatively, a BE/ME (Civil Engineering) or a higher degree from an HEC recognized university is also acceptable. Beyond academic qualifications, the role demands:

• Excellent English comprehension, writing, and computer skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience as an execution officer, with excellent command in conceptualizing, developing, and executing projects.
• A strong grip over Planning Commission Project Management tools, skills, and procedures.
• Proficiency in BPPRP (Balochistan Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) rules and Contract Management.
• Sufficient working experience within Balochistan province.
• Mandatory experience working on Strategic/Socio-Economic Projects.

The age limit for applicants is not more than 62 years on the date of application closure, allowing experienced professionals to contribute their expertise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Director will assume comprehensive responsibility for the project, including:

• Full responsibility for the consulting design and supervising a team and performance of services under the consultancy contract.
• Providing guidance to the team in design, planning, specifications, and supervision.
• Assuring climate change and safeguards inclusivity in design and planning.
• Responsibility for prioritization of sub-projects using guidelines in the project documents.
• Assuring meeting the deadlines for various deliverables.
• Keeping the Employer informed of technical issues and progress of all works through informal meetings and correspondence, and assisting in any project issue which the Employer may require.
• Assisting the Employer in preparing responses to audit objections and queries of the financiers or other Government Authorities.
• Coordinating with all concerned Employer's organizations on project issues.
• Ensuring maintenance of record and financial books/Audits.
• Ensuring submission of project closure (PC-IV) to the department concerned.
• Performing any other agreed task between the consultancy firm and client.
• Frequent travel to the Project sites to ensure timely Project Execution.

Application Process

Persons already employed in any government service or other organization must submit their applications through the proper channel. Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews. Incomplete applications or CVs, or those received after the due date, will not be entertained. Applications, along with CVs/Resumes, can be submitted at the office of the undersigned (Section Officer (Dev:)) or emailed at [email protected]. The last date for submission of documents is June 05, 2025. Applicants are advised to ensure all necessary documents are attached and properly submitted by the deadline.

Contact Information

The application should be sent to the Section Officer (Dev:), Government of Balochistan Agriculture & Cooperatives Department, Block-2, Floor-2, Room No. 14 Civil Secretariat, Zarghoon Road, Quetta. For any inquiries or correspondence related to the application, candidates can use the provided email address. This direct submission ensures that applications reach the concerned department efficiently.

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