• Graduate in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in the road sector
• Good IT skills
• Demonstrated report writing skills and strong communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Pushto
• Based in KPK, FATA
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

2. Material Engineers:

• Graduate in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years experience as Material Engineer with a reputable organization.
• Demonstrated report writing skills and strong communication skills is an advantage.
• Position based in KPK and may involve travelling/field visits to project site FATA areas and elsewhere as required.
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

3. Field Monitors (Road and Power)

• Graduate in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years of monitoring in Road and Power Sectors.
• Must be able to conduct extensive field visits covering Road Sector/Power Sector.
• Be able to work for long hours and at week-ends.
• Must be fluent in Pashtu language. FATA domicile will be considered an advantage.
• Position is based in KPK and FATA.
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

4.  Environmentalist:

• M.Sc in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Sciences with 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to conduct field visits.
• Be able to work for long hours and at week-ends.
• Demonstrated report writing skills and strong communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Pashtu shall be an advantage.
• Position is based in Islamabad, KPK and FATA.

5. Inspector/Lab Technician

• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years experience as Inspector/Lab Technician with a reputable organization.
• Report writing skills and strong communication skills is an advantage.
• Position based in Islamabad, KPK and FATA.
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

• Candidate must be an Ex-Armed Forces officer.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in security planning and management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and oral proficiency in Pashtu
• Available to travel and work in FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK
• Ability and interest to work with a multi-sectoral team in a culturally appropriate manner
• Good knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel)
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

7. Security Assistant:

• Ex Armed Forces/individual having related experience will be preferred.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Computer knowledge with good communication and reporting skills
• Candidates with fluency in Pushto will be preferred.
• Position is based in KPK/FATA.
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

8. IT/Admin Officer

• Preferably MBA with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Computer knowledge & good communication skill will be a plus.
• Good demonstrated report writing skills and Pushto fluency will be an added advantage.
• Position is based KPK/FATA.

9. Receptionist

• Graduate with 3-4 years experience of working at front desk/reception with government/non-government organization.
• The ideal candidate should have a pleasant personality with good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Attend visitors and deal with inquiries.
• Preferably female professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Pushto proficiency will be an advantage.
• Must be able to work in KPK (Peshawar/D.I.Khan/Bannu).
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

10. Cook, Office Boy (Two Separate Positions)

• Candidates with previous work experience will be preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Pushto language will be an advantage.
• Positions are based in KPK and FATA.

11. Driver

• Must be able to read and write.
• Valid driving licence with 3-4 years past experience.
• Pushto language will be an advantage.
• • Positions are based in KPK and FATA.

12. Gardner, Sweeper (Two Separate Positions) Part – Time

• Must have 3-4 years of experience.
• Pushto language will be an advantage.
• Positions are based in KPK and FATA.
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

13. Lab Helper

• High school education with 3-4 years of experience in material testing lab.
• Pushto language will be an advantage.
• Positions are based in KPK and FATA.
Detail on job description and work requirements shall be shared at the time interview.

B. Emerging Project Positions:

1. Project Manager
2. Senior Civil Engineer
3. Security Manager
4. Capacity Building and Training Specialist
5. Gender Specialist
6. M&E Officer
7. Report Writer
8. Field Surveyor/Enumerator

C. Education Sector Positions:

1. Education Specialist
2. Participatory Development Specialist
3. Conflict Resolution Specialist
Interested candidates are requested to e-mail their Cvs along with a covering letter to hraid@aidglobal.net, by clearly mention the desired designation in email SUBJECT on or before Feb 19, 2012

AiD Pvt. Ltd. Pakistan is registered with the “Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)” and maintains a core team of dedicated professionals assisted by technical and administrative staff and a large network of closely associated service providers who collectively represent our core strength. The company has an asset base that includes self owned office facilities (in Islamabad and Peshawar), a sizeable fleet of vehicles, extensive office equipment, conference and training facilities as well as an array of CAD, Survey, testing and printing facilities. The firm has access to credit facilities of over 100 million rupees with various local and international banks and a capacity to mobilize additional finances

Within Pakistan the company has been operating for nearly 20 years and maintains two permanent offices in Islamabad and Peshawar. In addition the Company maintains a number of project based offices across the length and breadth of the country. Supplementing the core company resources, sizeable project teams in the Social and Engineering sectors annually support single and multi-sector projects. The scope, size and duration of AiD projects vary from modest planning and evaluation studies spread over a few months, to large multi-year engagements spanning several sectors. The firm is now recognized as a leading service provider and widely acknowledged for its professional excellence, integrity and a significant technical and management capacity for the full range of services required in support of development projects.

AID FZE:

In UAE, AiD Pvt. Ltd. operates through its sister concern known as AID Free Zone Enterprise or AID FZE. This company is incorporated in the “Ras-al-Khaima” free Trade Zone under Registration No. RAKFTZA-FZE- 4001820 as a Free Zone establishment with limited liability. The business primarily targets the UAE market with emphasis on “Project Management Consultancies” covering full range of Planning, Design, Engineering and Management services in the “Physical Infrastructure” sectors. The target clientele includes large public sector organizations and a diverse set of international companies operating in the UAE. The Company particulars are as following:

Operating name:              A.I.D FZE

Address:                              RAKFreeTrade Zone Building,POBox 10559, RAK, United Arab Emirates, UAE

License number:              6001234

AIDI UK:

Within Europe, AiD operates through its affiliate known as Associates in Development International (AIDI), UK. The firm grew out of many decades of shared experiences of the founding Directors culminating in the formation of Associates in Development International Limited. AIDI is incorporated as a private limited company with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales and targets selected clients in the UK and the EU market, including government organizations, private sector and large INGOs. The Company particulars are as following

Operating Name:             Associates in Development International Limited (AIDI)

Address:                              155 Summerwood Road, Isleworth Middlesex,TW77QQ,UK

Company No:                    7126718

In NorthAmerica,AiD is represented by its subsidiary known asAssociates in Development USA. LLC (AID USA).

AID USA:

Apart from the CEO of AiD Pvt. Ltd. Pakistan, the founding Directors include senior professionals with decades of experience in the business, IT and international development. The company is incorporated in the State of Illinois. USA and targets selected clients in the US and many countries across the developing world. The operational divisions of the company are structured to function with a great deal of autonomy and target three distinct regions covering; Africa and the Middle East (excluding theUAEmarket); South, East and Central Asia; and the Americas. The Company particulars are as following:

Operating Name:             Associates in Development, USA LLC (AID USA. LLC)

Address:                              5097 N-ElstonAvenue. Suite 301 Chicago, Illinois, IL, 60630,US

Employer ID No:               27-2993462

The division also serves as a unique entrepreneurial platform for selected development partners closely affiliated with our company for many years. Within this dynamic and evolving structure, a team of experienced development practitioners continuously strive to promote innovative ideas that help AiD stay on the cutting edge of ‘development practice’ and thus contribute to the national development agenda in many ways.

The focus on “Special Initiatives” emanate from our multidisciplinary team of development practitioners who bring diverse experience from across the globe. Our international offices in UK, USA and the UAE provide the additional impetus through access to state of the art knowledge and corporate networks that are actively tapped to add value to our work.

The firm’s accomplishments are defined by our business approach and robust operating procedures that guide the company’s day to day work. Our achievements are a natural spin off from the long term commitment to our clients’ needs.

• Graduate in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in the road sector
• Good IT skills
• Fluent in Pushto
• Based in  KPK, FATA

Education and Expertise

• A minimum of Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Business, Management or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 10 years experience, strong analytical and report writing skills will be an essential perquisite.

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and oral proficiency in Pashtu.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to travel to FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel)

Education and Expertise

• A minimum of Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Business, Management or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 10 years experience, strong analytical and report writing skills will be an essential perquisite.

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and oral proficiency in Pashtu.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to travel to FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel) 

Education and Expertise

• A minimum of Masters Degree in Education, or other relevant fields
• A minimum of 10 years experience, strong analytical and report writing skills will be an essential perquisite

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu; oral proficiency in Pashtu
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to travel to FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel)

Education and Expertise

• A minimum of Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Management or other relevant fields
• At least 2 years of relevant experience of working in the field.

Skills and Training

• Excellent Communication and Interviewing Skills
• Needs to have knowledge of the project/ project area/ project interventions
• He/she should be a good team player
• Flexible and adaptable
• Prepared to work evenings and weekends
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu
• Proficiency in Pashtu is a must

Education and Expertise

• A minimum of Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Management or Engineering
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and oral proficiency in Pashtu
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Communication Skills
• Available to travel to FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK

Education and Expertise

• A minimum of Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Management or Engineering
• At least 8 years of M&E  experience.

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu; oral proficiency in Pashtu;
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Available to travel to FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK.
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Access, SPSS)
• Excellent Report Writing Skills

Education and Expertise

• Master’s degree in social sciences or Gender Studies, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience and proven track record of competence in gender balanced development, and gender mainstreaming in the areas of poverty reduction, good governance and crisis prevention
• Proven ability to design and facilitate and integrate gender related development interventions

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and oral proficiency in Pashtu.
• Excellent report writing skills and understanding of the current government policies
• Excellent networking and partnering skills with a demonstrated successful resource mobilization record
• Available to travel to FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel)

Education and Expertise

• Master’s degree in social sciences or subjects specifically relevant such as Rural Development Studies, Economics and Business Studies
• At least 5-7 years of progressive experience and proven track record of competence in training needs assessments, training evaluation, performance evaluation tools, planning, program reporting and development (experience criteria for highly qualified candidates can be relaxed)

Skills and Training

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent in co-ordination, report writing , evaluations, conducting capacity building trainings, developing modules and manuals
• Ability and interest to work with a multi-cultural teams
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, Power point and MS Excel)

Education and Expertise

• Graduate from armed forces
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in security planning and management.

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and oral proficiency in Pashtu
• Available to travel and work to FATA, Peshawar and other regions of KPK
• Ability and interest to work with a multi-sectoral  team in a culturally appropriate manner
• Good  knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel)

Education and Expertise

• Engineering Professionals with BSc. Civil Engineering and experience in the following fields. (Roads, Building, Structures, Irrigation and water supply) Additional qualifications/or experience would receive a preference.
• At least 5 years of progressive work experience and proven track record of competence in planning, design, program reporting and development experience; Previous M&E experience will receive a preference. .

Skills and Training

• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu with oral proficiency in Pashtu
• Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedules.
• Strong  report writing skills.
• Be available to travel to Peshawar, FATA and other regions of KPK.
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred.

Education and Expertise

• Masters degree in social sciences including Rural Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration or other disciplines. Masters degree in Engineering sciences may also apply.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience and proven track record of competence in program/project management, Monitoring & Evaluation and Report writing.  (Experience criteria for highly qualified candidates can be relaxed).

Skills and Training

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu with oral proficiency in Pashtu
• Demonstrated organizational and team building skills
• Strong  report writing abilities
• Be available to work in FATA and other regions of KPK.
• Ability and interest to work with a multi-cultural and multi-sectoral team
• Strong knowledge of computers and software (MS Word, MS Excel)

• Graduate in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years of monitoring in Road, Power and Water sector.
• Based in Peshawer and be able to travel to KPK and FATA
• Be able to work long hours and week-ends
• Must be fluent in Pashtu language

• Position based in Islamabad, KPK and FATA.
• Graduate in  Civil Engineering with 3-5 years of design skills  in the following areas:
  • Structures
  • Roads/Bridges
  • Water and Sanitation
• Demonstrated report writing skills and strong communication skills is an advantage

• Position based in Islamabad and KPK and FATA.
• BBA/Finance Graduate with 3 years of experience
• QuickBooks skilled.

• Position based in Islamabad & KPK.
• Finance Graduate with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Good analytical skills & Quick Book will be a plus.

• Position is based in Islamabad and KPK
• Finance Graduate or equivalent qualification with 5 years of related experience/Accounting certification with 7 years of experience.
• QuickBooks skilled, strong communication, report writing & analytical skills will be an added advantage.

• Position based in Islamabad
• MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Good analytical skills & computer knowledge will be a plus
• Good demonstrated report writing skills will be an added advantage

• Position is based in Islamabad.
•Chartered Accountant/ MBA Finance with 3-5 years of internal audit experience.
• Certified Internal Auditor will be an added advantage.
• Good demonstrated report writing skills will be an added advantage

• Position is based in Islamabad
• Preferably MBA with HR/Management specialization & 3-5 year of related experience.
• Computer knowledge & good communication skill will be a plus.
• Good demonstrated report writing skills will be an added advantage

Project Accountant:
• Position is based in KPK
• MBA Finance or equivalent qualification with 5 years of related experience/Accounting certification with 7 years of experience.
• QuickBooks skilled, strong communication, report writing & analytical skills will be an added advantage.

Accounts Officer:
• Position based in Islamabad & KPK.
• MBA finance with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Good analytical skills & Quick Book will be a plus.

Senior Internal Auditor:
• Position is based in Islamabad
• MBA or equivalent qualification with 3-5 years of internal audit experience.
• CIA will be an added advantage.
• Good demonstrated report writing skills will be an added advantage

Admin / HR Officer:
• Position is based in Islamabad & KPK
• Preferably MBA with HR/Management specialization & 3-5 year of related experience.
• Computer knowledge & good communication skill will be a plus.
• Good demonstrated report writing skills will be an added advantage

Finance Officer:
• Position is based in Islamabad.
• MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification with 3-5 years of experience.
• Good analytical skills & computer knowledge will be a plus
• Good demonstrated report writing skills will be an added advantage
Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no. 602, Street no. 36, E-11/3, Islamabad on or before Dec 25, 2011.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Core Team

1. Director Business Development/Social Sectors
2. Manger Business Development/Social Sectors
3. Assistant Manger Business Development/Social Sectors
4. Manger Engineering
5. Construction Manger
6. CAD drafts persons

Project Team

1. Senior Project Engineer
2. Short term core consultant for proposal development work

Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no.602, Street no. 36, E-11\3, Islamabad on or before 22, April, 2011.

Closing date: 17/01/2011

1.  Junior Engineer

• Fresh graduate
• B.Sc Civil Engineering or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no.128-A, Street no. 36, F-10\1, Islamabad on or before Dec, 17, 2011.

1. Accounts Officer

• 2 or more years experience in relevant field
• MBA (Finance) or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no.128-A, Street no. 36, F-10\1, Islamabad on or before 18, May, 2010

Closing date: 24/02/2011

1. Field Inspector(Roads)

• 7 or more years experience in relevant field
• B.Sc Civil Engineering/ D.A.E Civil or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Field Inspector

• 3 or more years experience in relevant field
• B.Sc Civil Engineering/ D.A.E Civil or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Material Engineer

• 5 or more years experience in relevant field
• M.Sc. Geology or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no.128-A, Street no. 36, F-10\1, Islamabad on or before 24, Feb, 2011.

1. Admin officer:

• 7 or more years experience in organizational administration
• MBA (HRM)/ MBA (Finance)/ B.Com (Hons) or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

2. Evaluation Specialist

• 5 or more years experience in relevant field
• B.Sc Civil Engineering/ MBA or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no.128-A, Street no. 36, F-10\1, Islamabad on or before 15, Feb, 2010.

Date of Advertisement: 05/06/2011

Closing date: 05/07/2011

1. Field Monitor Road Sector

• 10 years experience in the relevant field
• B.Sc Civil Engineering or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

2. Environmentalist

• 3 or more  years experience in the relevant field
• M.Sc Environmental Engineering/ M.Sc Environmental Management Sciences or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in KPK/ FATA areas if deputed there

Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no.128-A, Street no. 36, F-10\1, Islamabad on or before 05, July, 2011.

02/01/2012

25/12/2011

15/11/2009

Mid Level Specialist/ HR Manager

• 15 or more years experience in management of Human Resource
• M.Sc. Civil Engineering/ MPA or any other relevant degree
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Security Coordinator/ Officer

• 15 or more years experience in Security/ Management/ Admin
• Ex-Army experience
• Willing to work in Kpk/ FATA areas if deputed there

Candidate possessing the requisite skills may send their CV’s to House no.128-A, Street no. 36, F-10\1, Islamabad on or before 15, Dec, 2009.

i) Africa and the Middle East (excluding the UAE market),

ii) East, South and Central Asia and

iii) The Americas

- Social Sector

Special Initiative

Our national and international experience demonstrate that sustainable development can only take place if governments and institutions are accountable and responsive; and where local communities including men and women are meaningfully empowered to contribute to planning and decision making at all tiers. Our work is largely shaped by this over-arching vision and also the reason why gender, local governance, participatory development and Institutional capacities have been the central focus in virtually all AiD projects

Our strong institutional linkages with the private and non-governmental players, research and academic bodies and a number of international organizations offer valuable networking opportunities and a high exposure to new and emerging development trends and best practices.

The portfolio covers the following broad sectors and themes of interest:

• Poverty Reduction and livelihood development programs
• Education and Health
• Natural Resource Management
• Rural and Urban Development
• Environment
• Small and Medium Enterprises/Micro-finance
• Gender
• Local Governance and Decentralization
• Human and Institutional Development
• Participatory Development Programs
• Crisis, Emergency Assistance and Disaster response
• Surveys, Evaluations and Research Studies

The Social Sectors’ profile reflects a rich diversity of projects, ranging from design and management of large social sector surveys, policy and institutional analysis to planning, design and evaluation of multi-sectoral development projects and diverse training programs.

ur work spans sector specific technical assistance to integrated poverty reduction and large development projects covering all four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the Gilgit Baltistan (GB). In addition, the company has assisted the government and selected donors with projects in a number of cross-cutting disciplines covering; Institutional Development, Gender, Local Governance and the Environment.

Advocating community-centered and sustainable development solutions, our services emphasize “cost effective”, “efficient” and “appropriate” development alternatives that facilitate wider impact and enhance the effectiveness of national, donor and locally funded programs.

Within each broad sector, the firm typically assists with:

• Project and Program planning, design and implementation management
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Design and Implementation of surveys,
• Research studies, training and mentoring programs
• Special Sector Studies
• Policy and Institutional Analysis
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact assessments

The firm relies on a highly experienced team of Social Sectors Specialists including; Sociologists, Economists, Statisticians, Gender and Governance Experts and other professionals included in our world-wide data base of experts. Over the years, the firm has successfully completed a wide range of Design and Appraisals assignments; Socio-Economic Surveys; Institutional Reviews; Restructuring TAs; Research, and Evaluation Studies for multiple clients. Building on international benchmarks, the company brings extensive experience with planning, design, implementation and evaluation of single and multi-sectoral projects.

Project Details

• Architectural and Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water and Sanitation
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Irrigation Engineering
• Agriculture Engineering
• Energy and Power (including Alternative Energy and related sub-sectors)
• Land Surveys

Technical capacities for each sector spans the following types of expertise:

• Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies
• Concept, Scheme and Detailed Design
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Construction Supervision and Contract Management
• Land Surveys
• Project Management and Turnkey Services
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Geo-technical and Geo-physical Site Investigations
• Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
• Sector Research, Policy analysis and Specialized Studies

Our strengths include hands on experience with design, construction and management of complex engineering projects and a long track record of successfully delivered contracts. Our Engineering division comprises a technical team who bring prior work experience on prestigious national and international assignments. The portfolio includes a rich diversity of projects ranging from roads, bridges and buildings; to dams and irrigation systems; water supply and sanitation; micro and large hydro power projects; to multi-sector public and private sector projects.

Other specialized services cover projects in municipal solid waste management, forensic distress evaluation, retrofitting, post construction evaluation and value assessments. Nearly two decades of work in some of the most vulnerable areas of Pakistan has also led to a unique knowledge and specialized capacities for work in “conflict and disaster hit” areas.

Virtually all projects rely on state of art “Planning and Management systems” and a well established CAD environment backed by experienced staff and “high end” technology applications.

Project Details

• Infrastructure and Engineering
• Social Sectors
• Special Initiatives

Core services include technical support for the full project cycle under each divisional portfolio. These range from project preparation and appraisal studies to detailed project design, implementation management, monitoring, evaluation and impact studies. The firm also brings significant experience in the fields of design and management of large surveys; training programs in multiple disciplines; policy and institutional analysis and sectoral research studies.

Our portfolio includes single and multi-sector projects in Rural and Urban Development, Education, Transportation, Water and Sanitation, Energy and Power, Natural Resource Management, Skill Development and several other cross-cutting initiatives covering Human and Institutional Development, Environment, Gender, Local Governance and decentralization. The following sections provide a brief outline of the service capabilities under each of our core divisions.

Service Capabilities

A number of written and unwritten principles steer the company’s work. Among these, the following core principles underpin our entire business:

• Professional and ethical conduct
• Uncompromising focus on quality
• Transparency
• Client and end-user satisfaction

Led by the CEO, the core operations are managed by a hierarchy of staff with broad responsibilities. These include business development activities, planning, implementation and assistance with core and project operations scattered across Pakistan and the international markets.

Our Technical divisions are closely supported by a dedicated “Administration/Human Resources”, “Finance/Accounts” and the “Operations and Business Development” Divisions with cross-cutting roles. In addition, regional and project specific support is extended through our Regional and Project Offices in KPK, Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh, GB and FATA. When required, international support is ensured through our affiliate international offices in Dubai, London and Chicago.

The firm annually inducts short and long term staff for a broad range of projects. However, all project activities are invariably backstopped by our core staff who ensure that the company’s values and standard operating procedures are adhered. In addition, professional management systems are in place to ensure the highest standards of service delivery in varying project conditions.

Our core team is adept in a multi-sector work-environment and brings successful implementation experience in all provinces and regions of Pakistan. Successful and on-going experience in the conflict and crisis hit regions of the country have also added significant capacities to effectively manage work in unstable and often risky work environments.

The company values and consciously nurtures all partnerships that range from young and budding entrepreneurs to large international organizations. Building on the mutual trust and confidence in respective abilities, AiD’s professional network now spans many countries and virtually all continents across the globe. Many of our close associates continue to assist and further build our work portfolio and are thus a long term asset for the company’s growth.

Personnel and Company Assets

With 40 permanent staff and over 200 project employees scattered across Pakistan, AiD Pvt. Ltd has steadily grown as a unique Pakistani “Multi-sectoral Consultancy” firm with a diverse portfolio of projects in the “Engineering” and “Social Sectors”. Our assets include self owned permanent offices in Islamabad and KPK; a sizeable vehicle fleet; a large equipment inventory; library and conference facilities and immediate access to significant standby credit arrangements with leading national and international banks.

Technical, Finance and Administrative team:

Operations and Business Development (BD):

A sizeable business development (BD) team brings a diverse experience and understanding of the consulting markets and the technical capacity to effectively plan, strategize and continuously create a pipe line of opportunities at AiD. Our gender balanced BD team includes a number of talented young professionals with graduate degrees from the “Best Educational Institutions” who serve as the company’s backbone and also our strongest asset. Their core strengths range from strong networking skills; research and technical writing to organizational development and Quality Assurance (QA).

The team is further supported by well-equipped resource centre, latest information technology and SOPs that help guide day to day work.

Finance and Accounts:

The finance team comprise of several qualifies professional responsible for implementing the finance/accounting policies and procedures; annual company budgeting; operational budgeting for all contracts; financial discipline and compliance; oversight of the company and project accounts; internal audits; and the generation of mandatory financial statements and progress reports .

The team is at the heart of AiD operations and also actively assists with business development; financial proposal preparation and other critical tasks on a regular basis. Our core staff bring a solid organizational, project finance and account management experience from a number of projects and sectors in the private and public sectors and thus uniquely qualified to assist with AiD’s work.

Admin, HR and Security:

A sizeable Admin and HR team includes a range of staff who bring long years of experience and capacities to assist our core and very diverse project operations. As “core resources” the company heavily relies on the team for day to day management and oversight of all business activities.

Our team of highly motivated professionals include young male and females with varied backgrounds in “business administration”, “HRD” and other disciplines. The team has been instrumental in ensuring continuing improvements of personnel policies, effective administrative support and maintaining an attractive work environment that is appreciated by a satisfied workforce. Regular updates of Admin/HR policies increasingly focus on international best practices covering employee’s safety, welfare, wellness and health. The team also conducts training workshops and other events to continuously motivate and upgrade staff capacities on a regular basis.

External Audits

Annual external audits of AiD Pvt. Ltd are ensured through leading “Chartered Accountancy” firms of the country, while internationally hired “auditors ensure mandatory audits for AiD FZE, AIDI UK and the AID LLC USA.

Brief Profiles Board of Directors and Key Staff:

Mr. Abdul Rashid Khan (Chief Executive Officer):

As the founding Director of AiD Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Abdul Rashid Khan has managed the company’s growth since inception. He is the recipient of a “gold medal and Quid-e-Azam award” for his academic performance in under-graduate work for his BSc. Civil Engineering degree from the University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar. He subsequently completed his MSc in Civil Engineering from one of the leading Universities of the World (i-e the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA). An accomplished leader, Mr. Rashid has diversified interests and capacities that now span a wide range of development work in the “Engineering and Social sectors”.

He brings with him nearly 20 years of diverse experience in Planning, Design, Implementation, Management and Evaluation of multi-sectoral Development projects. Over the past ten years he has provided extensive technical and management support to large bi-lateral and multi-lateral clients including the World Bank, USAID, UNDP, IFAD, ADB, SDC and DFID. The diverse work experience has led to a high level of exposure and experience in cross cutting issues in institutional development/capacity building, social development, gender and the environment.

He brings a demonstrated management capacity; strong multi-sectoral background, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and proven track record of high quality work. Working in senior positions, Mr. Rashid has had an extensive exposure to policy level work in the public sectors and donor environment; and is fully familiar with all aspects of development planning, implementation and program management. He has lived and worked in the US, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and East Africa and has played a key role in the planning and implementation of major development projects in Pakistan.

Mr. Rashid has closely worked with multi-sectoral teams of international consultants, policy makers in the public sector, development practitioners in the civil society as well as local communities.  He has also led and supervised large teams of professionals in the public and private sectors and has successfully administered large projects. Having worked at senior levels, he is fully familiar with national and international practices in development, the policy and institutional context in a number of countries as well as the unique challenges of working with Pakistani institutions. Mr. Rashid’s international experience includes a multi-year assignment in the United States and several short term Evaluation/project assignments for IFAD and USG funded projects in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, East Africa, Central Asia/Caucuses and Afghanistan.

Ms. Humaira Rashid Khan (Executive Director, Administration/HR):

With a Masters’ degree in Public Administration and over 15 years of work experience, Ms. Humaira Khan brings a diverse management and administrative background to the company. She has planned and led successful enterprises and has played a key role in company management, HR policy formulation and administration oversight over the past 10 years. When required, Ms. Humaira has also provided consulting inputs to multiple projects.

As a core resource, Ms. Humaira ensures HR and administrative oversight through appropriate policies; best practice SOPs and guidelines that are updated on need basis. In her role as the “Executive Director” for HR and Administration, Ms. Humaira has played a key role in ensuring a robust business growth while managing the day to day activities of the company.

Mr. Ijaz Hussain Rizvi (Director, Operations and Business Development):

With a BSc. Engineering degree from the US, and over 20 years of work experience, Mr. Ijaz Hussain Rizvi brings a strong public and Non-governmental background to the company. His key strengths include multi-sectoral implementation and management experience and a diverse technical capacity covering Rural Livelihoods Development, Community Based Natural Resource Conservation, and Agriculture engineering.

As one of the founding Directors of AiD Pvt. Ltd. he helped establish and run the first International subsidiary AIDI, UK. He has relocated from the UK to join AiD as Director Operations and Business Development. In this capacity he has broad responsibilities for quality assurance, business development and strategic management.

Ms. Mehreen Hossain (Director, Social Sectors and Regional Director, AIDI UK):

With a Master’s Degree in Environmental Technology from the Imperial College of Science and Technology, UK and 20 years of work experience, Ms. Mehreen Hossain is an expert policy analyst with a multidisciplinary background in environmental management and social development. Over the past two decades she has worked for international and bilateral agencies, central and local governments, and the NGO sector across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Her expertise includes monitoring and evaluation, social policy analysis, institutional development, decentralization and local government reform and environmental management. She has worked extensively in Pakistan and globally with a range of donors including the World Bank, ADB, EC, and SDC.

As the Director for “Social Sectors”, Ms. Mehreen Hossain has broad responsibilities for planning, business development and backstopping the “Sector Portfolio”. As a core team member, Ms. Mehreen has a dual responsibility to also promote international business. In this capacity she works as the designated “Director for UK operations” and actively networks with other associates and partners with interest in the UK, Europe and South Asia markets.

Mr. Farooq Khan (Director, Special Initiatives):

With an MSc in Water and Environmental Management from Water Engineering and Development Center, UK, Mr. Farooq Khan has over 16 years of experience in Planning and Management of Participatory Development projects at the national and international level. He brings extensive experience in Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) sector; planning, design and evaluation of multi sectoral development programs; strategic planning as well as skills in disaster/emergency preparedness and response planning. Mr. Farooq has lived and worked in Pakistan, Kenya, Zambia and Afghanistan and has provided senior technical and management inputs to a wide range of development projects

Within the WATSAN sector, Mr. Farooq has pioneered the Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS) in Pakistan; replicated and implemented the CLTS concept internationally; has helped establish Behavior Change Communication (BCC) concepts; designed and implemented capacity building strategies; promoted public private partnerships (PPP) for hygiene promotion; KAP surveys, monitoring protocols and knowledge based management systems.

Mr. Shaheen Pervaiz (Director, AID USA LLC):

Mr. Shaheen Pervaiz has an associate degree in Data Processing with over twenty years of experience in information technology (IT), project management, operational efficiency, capacity planning and technology optimization.

His key strengths include; systems programming, automation, change management, disaster recovery and operations training and project management. He brings extensive work experience with major US based IT and protection firms and has successfully implemented a number of projects. Based in Chicago, Mr. Shaheen is responsible for management of AID LLC USA.

Mr. Jamshed Hasan (Associate Director, Projects Division):

With an MSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, Mr. Jamshed brings over thirty years of Professional Development Management, Administrative and Technical experience. He has served as a senior manager/ advisor/consultant within the public sector and leading national/international organizations including the USAID, the Asian Development Bank, USAID, UNDP, SDC, UNHCR and a number of other organizations. He has also assisted the GoKPK in senior capacities working on prestigious multi-sector development projects.

As the Associate Director for the KPK Projects’ division, he has broad responsibilities for “business development”; “technical backstopping” and coordination of selected project activities on behalf of AiD Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Jamshed is a team player with an in depth understanding of public policy, government institutions, development practices and hands on experience with multi-million development projects across Pakistan, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. He brings a strong senior management experience, effective oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated potential to work under difficult project conditions.

Mr. Ubaidullah Javed (Manager Finance and Accounts):

Mr. Ubaidullah Javed brings with him 8 years of international experience with the large CPA firms and other multinational firms in the field of public financial management, internal control system development, international taxation, and financial compliance of SEC, USAID & PIFRA regulations. He is currently working as Manager Finance and Accounts at AiD. He is a qualified Chartered Management Consultant (CMC)-USA, Certified Financial Consultant (CFC)-USA and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)-USA and currently perusing his license from the State of Colorado, USA as Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is also a Registered Income Tax Practitioner (RITP) with FBR, Government of Pakistan.

Over the past 8 years he has performed various pre-award surveys, financial review, compliance review, performance review, internal control evaluation, absorption capacity assessment and A-133 audits on various USAID projects e.g. BISP, GENCO, FATA LDP and AGP. He has also been a senior consultant for the TARP project funded by World Bank, in restructuring of the directorate of Investigation and Intelligence of FBR- GOP. His international experience includes setting up limited companies, developing financial policies and procedures, and robust internal control system, as per international best practices, for companies in UK, USA, and UAE.

Mr. Syed Mustafa Hussain (Manager Engineering):

With a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Mr. Mustafa has over 20 years of experience in donor assisted rural infrastructure, watershed management, and monitoring and evaluation services in various regions of KPK, FATA and Sindh.

Mr. Mustafa has led projects in irrigation, rural access, water supply, soil conservation and municipal services delivery. His relevant skills include assessment of designs, estimates, construction supervision, quality assurance and reporting. Over a 20 year career, Mr. Mustafa has dealt with large public sector entities, a range of NGOs and private sector organizations. He has demonstrated capacities for a varied range of “engineering projects”, is well versed in computer applications and has strong writing skills.

Ms. Sana Khalid (Manager Social Sectors):

Ms. Khalid has a Masters degree in Globalisation and Development from Warwick University, UK and 5-6 years of vast experience in the Social Sectors. She has worked with prestigious public sector institutions including the Ministry of Finance and the Prime Minister Secretariat as a Social Sector and Education Analyst under the World Bank and DFID funded projects. During this period she has assisted with the design of the national “Benazir Income Support Programme”; the formulation of the second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP II); and also actively supported key legislative and Executive tasks for the National Assembly secretariat.

As an Education Analyst, Pakistan Education Task Force at the PM Secretariat, she monitored the state of education delivery in the country and provided assessments to the Prime Minister and the Provincial Chief Ministers.

As Manager Social Sectors, Ms. Sana Khalid is overseeing the “Social Sectors Portfolio” with broad responsibilities for business development, technical backstopping and active assistance with on-going contracts. She brings strong skills in Management, Research and M&E and therefore continues to play a key role on many AiD contracts. Having authored several publications and Federal Government reports, Ms. Sana is a strong report writer with capacities to contribute to higher order policy analysis. She has widely travelled across Pakistan and internationally and carries a passion to discover new exciting horizons. She aims to contribute towards making a positive impact in socio-economic developments in Pakistan through bringing to bear her diverse experiences to the task.

Mr. Yusaf Mahmood (Manager HR):

With a Masters in Economics from the University of Peshawar and over 37 years of work experience, Mr. Yusaf Mahmood brings unique knowledge and experience from the public sectors and the donor community active in Pakistan. His core strengths cover planning and implementation of development projects; Institutional development; as well as policy and research in social development. He has previously worked for the GOKPK Planning and Development Department; the USAID resident mission, and the UNODC/UNDAF offices in Pakistan.

At AiD, Mr. Mahmood serves as the senior manager responsible for HR, Business and Organizational Development. In this capacity his broad responsibilities for policy development, staff appraisals, review and advice on systems development, business development and backstopping support for multiple projects.

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Our clientele and  major development partners include the United Stated Agency for International Development (USAID); Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Department for International Development (DFID); United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF); United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); The World Bank (WB); The Asian Development Bank (ADB); European Union (EU); Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC); International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and a number of other donors.

In terms of our public sector clients we have assisted a number of Federal Government Ministries, Divisions, and Autonomous bodies including the Education, Planning, Local Government, Environment, Women Development, Water and Power and a number of other agencies. While at the provincial levels, we have closely worked with Planning & Development Department; Local Government, Election and Rural Development Department; Finance ; Work & Services Department; Health Department; Education Department; Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Secretariat; Law Enforcement Agencies; Provincial Development Authorities and Tehsil Municipal Administrations.

Delivery of large contracts often dictate national and international collaborations. As a result the company has partnered and/or sub-contracted with wide range of international consulting and contracting organizations based in the US, Australia, Europe, Canada and the Asia region. Nationally, the company has associated with leading consulting, nongovernmental and research organizations active in the “Infrastructure/Engineering” and “Social Sectors”. While our strategic partnerships with a number of provincial organizations, has enhanced our outreach to effectively deliver services across the entire country.

Our alliances range from large “Engineering Consulting” houses to “Management Consulting” firms; globally active “Chartered Accountancy” firms; to national and international NGOs; major Universities; Research establishments and a number of think tanks. As part of our corporate strategy, partnerships are invariably crafted to optimize and fit to the requirements of an increasingly specialized “Development Business”.

Led by AiD Pvt. Ltd. Pakistan the company is increasingly focused on expanding international business through our subsidiary offices in the Middle East, Europe and the US.

One of the most important principles of the company is total commitment to its clients’ needs. AiD continuously builds and supports its partner relationships, and constantly invents new ways to improve the level of service it provides.

Associates in Development (AiD) Pvt. Ltd. is a Pakistan based development consulting organization with branch offices in Islamabad and Peshawar and affiliate offices in the UAE and the UK. Established in 1992 the firm specializes in development consulting and turn key services for a varied range of projects. The corporate experience of AiD covers all four provinces of Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Northern Areas (NAs) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  Internationally, the company’s work extends to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Central Asia, Middle East and Europe.

The company’s profile spans many governments, public and private sector agencies, civil society organizations and a large number of donor institutions engaged in development. The firm’s international operations are supported through two closely affiliated firms (AID FZE and AIDI) that are registered in the UAE and the UK. Run by experienced professionals these organizations are responsible for international business operations and also provide management backstopping to the company’s Pakistan offices on a case to case basis.  The past five years of work portfolio shows a high emphasis on projects involving human and institutional development in the social sector and major infrastructure, and construction projects all over Pakistan.  

Corporate Strategy

As a business approach, AiD Pvt. Ltd normally operates in partnership with various local and international firms. As a result the firm maintains a strong network of consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, research institutions and free lance professionals based in Pakistan, Asia, Europe, US, Australia and Canada. The accomplishment of the firm comes as a natural spin-off of its commitment in practicing the following principles,

One of the most important principles of the company is total commitment to its clients’ needs. AiD continuously builds and supports its partner relationships, and constantly invents new ways to improve the level of service it provides.

Clientele

Since establishment, the company has worked with a wide range of clients including large multi-lateral and bilateral development organizations major public sector organizations, a number of international corporate clients and large non-governmental organizations. Among the company’s major clients include the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the USAID, EU, DFID, and the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), IFAD, the UNDP and several international NGOs.

During our 18 years in business, AiD has built developed expert technical and consulting skills to provide the best service to its clients. The firm’s key strength buy medicine online without prescription includes its highly skilled and motivated core team that brings long years of national and international experience.

AiD business portfolio is multi-sectoral, primarily comprising of successfully completed projects in:

• Social Sectors  and Gender Development
• Rural and Urban development,
• Transportation and Logistics,
• Environmental management,
• Natural Resource Management,
• Capacity Building/HID,
• Micro and Small Enterprise and
• Local Governance.

In 2004 AiD spearheaded a consortium of leading CSOs including the SRSP and HRMDC to assist the UNDP/EIROP with the planning, design and implementation of an unprecedented capacity delivery program in all 24 districts of NWFP. The capacity building program eventually covered over 25,000 elected local government officials and public sector staff. The capacity building program mainly focused on good governance, planning and budgeting, M&E, human rights and gender.

2. Process Evaluation of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Scorecard based poverty targeting and under the test phase, World Bank / GHK, US$ 53,625, NWFP/AJK/Northern Areas/ Balcohistan, Jun 2009 –Sept 2009

In 2009, the firm completed the World Bank funded “Process Evaluation of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Scorecard Based Poverty Targeting under the Test Phase”, The project was implemented in all four provinces and parts of FATA. This was a qualitative and analytical evaluation with the objective of assessing whether or not BISP and its Partner Organizations followed the guidelines specified in the Targeting Manual. The project also evaluated their effective and efficiency in contributing to the achievement of the programme objectives. .

3. FATA Capacity Building Project, USAID / DAI, US$ 51,11 ,298, FATA, Jan 2008 – Ongoing

Funded by the USAID, FATA CBP is a 3-year project designed to assist GOP and FATA institutions to: (1) develop strategic approaches to utilize the anticipated increases in GOP and donor resources expected as a result of the Fata Sustainable Development Program (FSDP); (2) support the building of civilian /paramilitary cooperation in FATA development; (3) build capacity of FATA institutions to plan, implement and manage funds; and to communicate effectively with constituents and communities – to ensure that development initiatives are aligned with local needs and expectations; (4) strengthen the capacity of the indigenous NGO community to deliver resources in support of strategic plans. The Capacity Building program involves extensive buy drugs online without prescription needs assessments, strategic planning and the execution of action plans to conduct the activities necessary to meet the stated objectives

4. National Capacity Self Assessment (NCSA), Ministry of Environment (MoE)/UNDP, US$ 84,000, NWFP & Northern Areas, Feb 2008 –Oct 2008

AID has been conferred with responsibility of conducting a national level capacity assessment vis a vis Pakistan’s national commitment to implement the three ‘Rio Conventions’ – biodiversity (UNCBD), land degradation (UNCCD) and climate change (UNFCCC). The project aimed to identify the institutional gaps pertaining to these thematic areas and develop actionable recommendations. The outcomes included; NCSA Action Plan and a Final Report, which drew on the assessment of priority thematic the crosscutting capacity needs and led to a program for capacity building actions. The report recommended goals, objectives and strategies for national capacity development (including priority actions) the time frame, possible funding & responsibilities for implementation.

5. Country-wide evaluation (All four provinces ) of the Khushal Pakistan Program implementation including evaluation of primary schools implemented under the project, World Bank / PPAF, US$ 150,000, All Pakistan, 2003 – 2004

The evaluation focused on assessing the relative efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of KPP interventions as implemented by four RSPs (NRSP, PRSP & the BRSP) on the one hand and the respective local governments on the other. The assessment focused on whether the RSP deliveries style of participatory decision making, demand-driven project menu and cost sharing with community creates a large and more sustainable improvement in the community’s level of welfare as compared to the delivery of the same services through more traditional approaches / mechanisms.

6. Formulation of “Development Strategy” for Peshawar City District under City Development Strategy (CDS), program, World Bank / UNCHS Habitat, US$. 36,400, NWFP, Apr 2001 – Dec 2002

The study was the formulation of a “Development Strategy “for the Peshawar City District. The TA involved identification and participatory review of the various sector and cross-sectoral issues impacting on the development and growth of the Peshawar City District. Primarily focused on institutional and Governance issues, the process involves extensive stakeholder consultations and detailed assessments of the service providers in five major sectors (Municipal Services, Agriculture, Health, Education, Local resource Generation). The process expected to conclude with the preparation of a City Development Strategy and a City Assistance plan covering short, medium and long-term investments in various sectors

7. Decentralization Thematic Evaluation IFADs performance in decentralizing environment; Tanzania, IFAD, US$ 28,000, Tanzania, Jun 2004 – Sep 2004

The evaluation involved assessments of two IFAD-co financed projects including the Kagera Agriculture and Environmental Management Project (KAEMP) and the Participatory Irrigation Development Project (PIDP). The TORs recognized that the projects under review have been conceived and implemented in a rapidly decentralizing environment. A period that also saw significant developments in the evolution of Tanzania’s agriculture sector policies, Rural Development and Poverty reduction strategies as well as the far reaching “Local Government Reform Program. Together, these initiatives have redefined the manner in which the GOT pursued its broader development and poverty reduction agenda in the coming decades.

8. Impact Assessment of Agriculture Development Dir Area Support Project-(DASP), Dir Lower & Upper, Govt of NWFP / IFAD, US $ 5,833, Dir Lower & Upper, May 2005 – August 2005

Agriculture Development Component the second component of Dir Area Support Project implemented through Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Research, Livestock and Dairy Development, Forestry, On farm Water Management and Soil Conservation. In terms of area and output, cereal crops were the most important with maize and rice dominating in Kharif and wheat and barley in Rabi. The cropping pattern in the project area was traditional, as a result the produce was low and the fertility of land was not fully utilized before the start of Dir Area Support Project. In order to promote sustained crop development, intensification and diversification of cropping system to improve food self-sufficiency, the main focus of the project remained on agriculture development through out the previous six years. In order to see the impact of project interventions in terms of adaptation of new technology by the farmers, increase in farm produce and income in the project area, the project intends to conduct an Impact Evaluation Study in the different domains.

9. Management/Technical support for education sector, project for Afghan Refugees (NWFP), Afghan Delaware Communities Together (AFDECT), DE/USA, US$ 16,000, NWFP, 2002 – 2003

The project was an Afghan Primary Girls School and aims the promotion of girls’ education in Afghan Community. The project consisted of construction supervision of the School building in Jallozai Camp, District Pabbi, and NWFP. Monitoring and evaluation are also the main aspects of the project

10. Assessment of Facilities Upgrading Needs of Universities and Government Colleges supported by Pre-STEP, USAID/AED, US$ 48,157, NWFP/Punjab/Balochistan/Sindh/FANA/Northern Areas, Sept 2009 – Oct 2009

Funded by the USAID, this project entailed the preparation of a rapid facility assessment study for submission to USAID Pakistan and the Community Rehabilitation Infrastructure Support Programme (CRISP) likely to fund the up-gradation needs. The study provided an overview of the upgrading needs of 15 Faculties of Education (FoE) iof the universities involved in Pre-STEP and a sample of four Government Colleges for Elementary Teaching (GCETs) – one in each of the four provinces. The assessment also provided an analysis of the equipment and utilities available and/or needed to implement the teacher education reform objectives of Pre-STEP.

Funded by US Agency for International Development the project targeted the reconstruction of two large school facilities. AiD technical assistance included   seismic design and construction of two middle schools in Bagh/AJK which directly benefited the  communities.


2. Assessment, Design, Construction & Supervision of two schools as pilot project of USAID in earthquake affected areas, USAID, Pakistan Mission, US $ 108,333, Daddar Mansehra, May 2006 – 2008

As pilot component of FATA Schools (Construction and Rehabilitation of 130 Schools in 7 Tribal Agencies (FATA), the USAID funded project aims the assessment, design, construction & supervision of three schools (GHS, GGMS & GGPS) in the earthquake affected area of Dadar, District Mansehra.

3. Implementation of Mangla Dam Raising Project, WAPDA / NESPAK, US$ 166,667, Mangla 2004 – ongoing

Funded by WAPDA, the Consultancy services of Mangla Dam Raising Project involve the following phases;

• II: Detailed Engineering and Tender Documentation Phase
• IIIA: Bidding and Award of Construction Contract(s) Phase
• IIIB: Construction Supervision

AiD inputs focused on quality assurance and construction supervision. Among these for selected components of the projects.

The Mangla Joint Venture (MJV) comprise, a group of five companies, three Locals (M/s NESPAK, M/s ACE and M/s Barqaab) and two Foreigners (M/s BBV and M/s MWH) were the lead responsible for the Project. Besides, M/s AiD Pvt Ltd., two other local companies, viz, M/s TC International of Karachi, and M/s PACE of Hyderabad were also part of the MJV group.

4. FATA Schools Construction & Rehabilitation Project, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), USAID, Pakistan Mission, US$ 3.5 million, FATA, Jun 2004 – Jul 2008

Funded by the USAID the turn-key initiative was aimed at improving the status of primary, middle and high school education through a multi-purpose program. The strategy focused on investments in the construction, up-gradation, rehabilitation and essential inputs for 130 schools scattered in various Tribal agencies and Frontier Regions of FATA.

AiD provided turn-key support in the following phases:

Phase 1: Preliminary Assessments and recommendations on the current or existing school facilities.

Phase 2: Design & Costing (of upgrading existing schools and building new ones).

Phase 3: New Construction/Up-gradation/Rehabilitation.

Phase 4: Provision of Schools Furniture.

5. Construction Supervision of Road Projects in Tribal Areas, Bajaur Agency under Bajaur Area Development Project (BADP),

The Project consisted of Construction Supervision of a network of roads in Bajaur & Mohmand Agencies FATA. This project was part of the five years integrated Bajaur & Mohmand Area Development Project (MADP & BADP) funded by US government through Narcotics Affairs Section of US Embassy. The total length of roads under this project was 75 kms.

The aim of MADP & BADP was to curb poppy cultivation in the areas by improving the infrastructure facilities such as roads, water supply, and irrigation networks in order to provide a viable alternate source of livelihood.

6. Design & Top Construction Supervision Services for the CECP funded Health & Education BOT Project, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), US $ 450,000, NWFP & AJK, Mar 2007 – Aug 2008

AiD was awarded a contract for Design & supervision of 16 facilities in the health and education sectors in the earthquake affected areas of Pakistan. These activities were funded by Committee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) which is US based Philanthropic organisation. The education facilities included primary, middle and high schools for girls and boys. While the health sector facilities covered several basic health units (BHUs) and rural health centres (RHCs)

Collectively the AIDI team have worked on a wide range of projects in over two dozen countries of Asia and Africa.  The corporate experience of AID Pakistan covers much of Pakistan and several projects in Sri Lanka, Bangle Desh and East Africa while other team members bring experiences from Central and East Asia to the Middle East and the Central Asia region.

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AiD  partners with local and international organizations and individuals, regionally and globally, maintaining a resilient network of consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, research institutions and free lance professionals based in Pakistan as well as in Asia, Europe, US, Australia and Canada. Their shared vision is sustainable development both in the corporate and the social sector.

The corporate experience of AiD covers all four provinces of Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Northern Areas (NAs) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  Internationally, the company’s work extends to Sri Lanka, Bangla Desh, Central Asia, East Africa and Europe.

The firm’s key strength includes its highly skilled and motivated core team that bring long years of national and international experience. The company’s profile spans many governments, public and private sector agencies, civil society organizations and a large number of donor institutions engaged in development. The core operations of the company are currently managed from Islamabad, Pakistan while the regional offices in Peshawar/NWFP provide support for a variety of projects in the Northwest, FATA and the adjoining Afghanistan region.

Our international operations are supported through two closely affiliated firms (AID FZE and AIDI) that are registered in the UAE and the UK. Run by experienced professionals these organizations are responsible for international business operations and also provide management backstopping to the company’s Pakistan offices on a case to case basis.

Since establishment, the company has worked with a wide range of clients including large multi-lateral and bilateral development organizations major public sector organizations, a number of international corporate clients and large non-governmental organizations. Among the  company’s major clients include the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the USAID, EU, DFID, and the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), IFAD, the UNDP and several international NGOs.

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