Project Director
Current1. Lead and manage the PMU to achieving the objective i.e. development of the faculty of Pakistani universities to complete their PhD degree.2. Develop overall project implementation strategy, systems, approaches, tools, and materials3. Plan the various stages of project implementation and set direction by prioritizing and organizing activities and resources to achieve project objectives4. Oversee and manage the implementation of the project ensuring that technical quality and standards are considered and respected during project(s) implementation5. Organize regular project coordination meetings with project team6. Ensure budget utilization and physical target achievements are reviewed at least once a month as per work plan7. Ensure project implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts8. Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the approved plan, guidelines and standards.9. Anticipate and mitigate risks and trouble-shoot any unforeseen challenges during the project implementation10. Forecast quarterly cash requirements of the project in accordance with work plan.11. Prepare and manage the procurement plans as per requirement of the project. Contribute to quality checks and procurement committees to finalize suppliers' selection.12. Management and use of project assets and stocks.13. Participate in the recruitment of staff (preparing advertisement making ToRs, elaborating the tests and reviewing them; interviews etc).14. Undertake regular appraisals of staff and follow career management and manage interpersonal conflicts.15. Ensure project records and documents are adequately prepared, compiled and filed according to procedures.16. Regular coordination with the sponsors and ministries, high commissions, and universities etc.17. Contribute to drafting of Annual Report, progress reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information.
