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Background:
Cynosure (https://www.cynosure-intl.com) is an International Development Consultancy firm that provides research and management services to clients such as the United Nations, World Bank, ADB, AusAID, JICA, and other international donors in Asia, Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe.
We are currently seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Associate - Report Writer. The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking research, and preparing reports and related manuscripts to institutional clients such as the UNDP, World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Government agencies, and international NGOs.
This is a highly networked role that requires a forensic attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure and demanding deadlines. The Associate Report Writer plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective co-ordination and timely completion of reporting deliverables.
Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Undertaking necessary research for development of reports, presentations, etc.;
- Assisting in development of data collection tools;
- Assisting in analysis of information gathered from primary or secondary sources i.e. make tabular formats, fact sheets, graphs and reports on research results in order to summarize them;
- Synthesize raw content from various sources into a cohesive and comprehensive passage;
- Reviewing and editing sections drafted by other contributors;
- Obtaining management approvals by reviewing, revising and editing report sections with Team Leader;
- Meeting deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; and coordinating requirements with contributors, etc.;
- Contributing to organizational knowledge management through maintaining internal files and databases;
- Coordinating with support staff, individual consultants, and clients;
- Maintaining a filing system for all assignment activities, reports, and analysis;
- Ensuring final submission is compliant with donor regulations and instructions in the solicitation
Key Requirements:
- An individual with a Bachelor/Master degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Media Studies, Social Sciences, or related field with an emphasis on research and reporting in their academic careers;
- 2 - 3 years of experience, preferably in an organization working in the international development sector, such as an NGO, consultancy firm;
- Excellent research and analytical and technical writing skills, prior experience in Technical/Analytical report writing is a must;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point);
- Ability to summarize complex documents, and align reports and other knowledge products to client compliance requirements;
- Ability and willingness to work overtime when deadlines approach;
- Comfortable with continuous quality management, process improvement, coordination, and strategic planning mechanisms;
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment, with proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently and independently, and within strict deadline oriented environment;
- An ambitious personality driven by their need to go beyond curating monitoring reports and being able to undertake in-depth, complex, and comprehensive analytical work;
- Self-starter who is willing to invest in their rapid self-growth, and;
- Disposition to work in small and dynamic teams.
We offer a working environment where independence and initiative are rewarded. This position offers you a fast track to becoming a consultant in your own right and the opportunity to build a multi-sectoral consultancy profile by working directly with some of the leading development sector global and regional experts, solve multi-sectoral problems hands-on, enjoy flexible working hours, and upskill on the job.
Please note that this is an office-based job.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Rs85,000.00 - Rs110,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently based in Islamabad or Rawalpindi?
- Please provide examples of highly technical and analytical writing work you have undertaken in a professional context. (Note: thesis, content writing, monitoring reports, and/or progress reports do not count)
Experience:
- Development Sector: 2 years (Required)
- Technical and/or Analytical Reporting: 2 years (Required)
