Career Opportunities at HANDS: Empowering Communities through Excellence

The Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS) is dedicated to improving health and education standards across Pakistan. With a strong presence and impactful programs, HANDS is looking for talented and committed professionals to join their team and contribute to their mission of community development. Below are detailed job opportunities available at HANDS, highlighting the positions, qualifications, and application processes.

Position: Assistant Manager Contract & Compliance

Place of Posting: HANDS Head Office/Jacobabad
No. of Positions: 01 Male/Female
Age Limit: Not specified
Reporting Line: COP/HOD WASH
Qualification: Graduate/Master’s in Finance/MBA Policy & Development
Experience: Proven experience as a compliance manager, in-depth knowledge of organizational standards and regulations, excellent reporting procedures, and record-keeping skills.

Skills Required:

Integrated Skills

Description:

Oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies and ensure contract compliance.
Evaluate the efficiency of controls and continuously improve them.
Revise procedures and reports periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
Support the finance team regarding audit and internal compliance challenges.
Collaborate with HR departments to monitor the enforcement of standards and regulations.
Review colleagues’ work to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
Stay updated on regulatory developments and evolving best practices in compliance control.
Prepare reports for senior management and donor requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor/Chief of Party.

Note:

Apply before 10th June 2024 at jobs@hands.org.pk. Mention the position and location in the subject line.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
No TA/DA will be permissible for interviews.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Position: Civic Engagement Specialist

Place of Posting: HANDS DO Jacobabad
No. of Positions: 01 Female/Male
Age Limit: Not specified
Reporting Line: COP/HOD WASH
Qualification: Master’s in Social Science/Management Science
Experience: At least five years’ experience in project management and development sector.

Skills Required:

Integrated Skills

Description:

Facilitate capacity building of staff, schools, students, local community, and CSOs on urban WASH interventions.
Facilitate community mobilization, meetings, and training during community-led urban sanitation activities.
Sensitize community groups on ownership of WASH infrastructure and ensure operation and maintenance training.
Submit weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Establish good working relationships with staff and other departments.
Support the successful implementation of the Social and Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) strategy in the Urban WASH program.
Foster strategic alliances with key media platforms, material development service providers, and other institutions.
Work closely with the Strategic Information team on performance monitoring and documentation.
Support the District Project Manager in developing tools and materials for assessment, BCC strategy, and program development.
Provide timely reports, documents, and proposals.
Review and refine documents/outputs produced by consultants.
Participate in the recruitment and management of consultants.

Note:

Apply before 10th June 2024 at jobs@hands.org.pk. Mention the position and location in the subject line.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
No TA/DA will be permissible for interviews.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Position: Consultant on Tax Exemption Reforms

Place of Posting: Quetta
No. of Positions: 01 Male/Female
Age Limit: 30-35 Years
Reporting Line: HOD WASH
Qualification: Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Policy Studies, or a related field.
Experience: Proven experience (minimum 10 years) in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation.

Objectives:

Identify and engage key stakeholders from various sectors.
Manage the consultative process ensuring comprehensive participation.
Prepare and disseminate detailed agendas and program rundowns.
Document discussions and prepare a comprehensive report with recommendations.

Scope of Work:

Identify and engage stakeholders including government, CSOs, academia.
Develop and implement an engagement strategy.
Coordinate invitations and confirm attendance.
Facilitate pre-dialogue consultations.
Arrange logistics for events.
Document all discussions and prepare comprehensive reports.
Draft and disseminate press releases.
Collect and share media coverage of the events.

Guideline for Submission of Proposal:

Interested consultants can apply through the submission of hard copies of technical and financial proposals in two separate sealed envelopes by 9th June 2024 at 5:00 pm to the HANDS Human Resource and Institutional Development Department.

Contract Type:

Fixed cost assignment with reimbursement mode of payment against deliverables.

Position: Lady Health Visitor/Paramedic

Place of Posting: District Office Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad
No. of Positions: 06 Male/Female
Age Limit: 22 and above
Reporting Line: DPM/DEM/Project Manager
Qualification: Two years Diploma in LHV/CMW Course registered with PNC
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Skills Required:

Communication skills in local language.
IUCD insertion and removal skills.
Calculate EDD and assess gestational age of the mother.
Monitor high-risk factors in pregnancy.

Description:

Provide antenatal, natal, postnatal, and post-abortion care services.
Attend all project-related trainings.
Maintain records of equipment, supplies, and medicines.
Coordinate with other facility staff and follow patient rights and code of ethics.
Supervise cleanliness of delivery area and follow infection prevention protocols.
Ensure proper disposal of hospital waste.

Note:

Apply before 9th June 2024 at jobs@hands.org.pk. Mention the position and location in the subject line.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
No TA/DA will be permissible for interviews.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.