Economic development expert Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme

The general objective of the Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme is to contribute to the transition of agriculture and livestock farming systems in Balochistan (Pakistan) achieving lower water intensity and improving environmental and economic sustainability. The overall total budget for the programme is EUR 40000 000.

The programme will be implemented through two separate implementing contracts working closely together under a project steering committee.

The technical assistance provided through this service contract will contribute to these three project’s specific objectives:

  1. Strengthened governance of water resources and Rangelands;
  2. Alternative agricultural and livestock farming systems developed based on low water agro-economy, including agronomic practices leading to groundwater replenishment;
  3. Increased availability of qualified agro-technology cadres able to integrate and provide on- farm technical know-how and climate-relevant advise to farmers

The purposes of this contract are as follows:

  • To strengthen governance of water resources and rangelands in Balochistan.
  • To develop alternative agricultural and livestock farming systems based on low water agro-economy, including agronomic practices leading to groundwater replenishment.
  • To increase availability of qualified agro-technology cadres able to integrate and provide on-farm technical know-how and climate-relevant advise to farmers.

The direct involvement in specific result areas will depend upon his/her experience and will be defined in the Organisation & Methodology to be proposed by the Contractor. S/He shall be based in Quetta. The minimum percentage of time that the Key expert 3 should work in the partner country is 85 %.

Qualifications: 

Qualifications and skills

  • A Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in economy, business administration, or in any field directly related to the action (MR).
  • Post graduate studies (Master degree) and/or specific trainings in agricultural development, development studies, or a related discipline (PR).
  • Full working knowledge of English and excellent report writing skills (MR).

General professional experience

  • At least 5 years' professional experience relevant to the post (MR).
  • At least 5 years' professional experience in low or lower-middle income countries (MR).
  • At least 5 years' professional experience in implementing agricultural value addition projects.

Additional years of such experience will be taken into consideration in the evaluation of the candidate. (MR)

For these three above mandatory requirements, the references submitted can fall – if relevant – within the same period or overlapping periods.

  • Professional experience in volatile environments (PR).
  • Experience of EU programmes, especially in the implementation of these programmes, is an advantage though not considered essential (PR).

Specific professional experience

The  specific  professional  experiences  presented  by  the  candidates  can  fall,  if  relevant,  within  the same period covered by the general professional experience.

  • Experience in implementing at least 2 different programmes related to poverty reduction through support to agricultural value chains (MR). 
  • Experience in leading policy dialogue and development partners coordination in the field of economic development (PR).
  • Experience in public finance management (PR).
  • Experience in the Monitoring and Evaluation of economic development programmers and policies (PR
Start / Duration: 

The Technical Assistance Team will be based in Quetta, with frequent field trips for all experts to the different districts of the Balochistan Province and to Islamabad.

Start date & period of implementation

The intended start date is 1st April 2022, and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date.

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