CPEC Center of Excellence

·         Relevant research publications in well reputed journals with policy based recommendations will be given preference.

·         Hands on skills related to the use of economic softwares are preferential.

·         Experience in research management in policy think tank setting will be given preference.

·         Qualification from a foreign reputable institution, practical experience and senior level involvement in big projects/institutions will also be given preference.

• Design, implement, and disseminate research and development work in relevant areas of fiscal management and policy under CPEC.
• Carry out the related R&D projects with the external partners.
• Prepare/present the policy notes and undertake other reach-out activities (financial systems/macro-level issues related to the fiscal side of the economy) to help in the effective implementation of CPEC.
• Design/arrange the training activities for the relevant areas under CPEC.
• Strive to develop the CE-CPEC brand and its public image as Center of Excellence and Think-Tank for policy guidance at the national & internationals levels.
• Provide guidance in managing the researchers/consultants/firms and advisors.
• Maintain a learning and research environment at the CE-CPEC.

·         Relevant research publications in well reputed journals with policy based recommendations will be given preference.

·         Experience in research management in a policy think tank setting will be given preference.

·         Qualification from a foreign reputable institution, practical experience and senior level involvement in big projects/institutions will also be given preference.

• Design, implement, and disseminate research and development work in relevant areas of education, health, labour market dynamics, income, consumption, poverty and inequality / socio-economic impact under CPEC.
• Carry out the related R&D projects with the external partners.
• Prepare/present the policy notes and undertake other reach-out activities (socio-economic impact) to help in the effective implementation of CPEC.
• Design/arrange the training activities for the relevant areas under CPEC.
• Strive to develop the CE-CPEC brand and its public image as Center of Excellence and Think-Tank for policy guidance at the national & internationals levels.
• Provide guidance in managing the researchers/consultants/firms and advisors.
• Maintain a learning and research environment at the CE-CPEC.

·         Relevant research publications in well reputed journals with policy based recommendations will be given preference.

·         Experience in research management in a policy think tank setting will be given preference.

·         Qualification from a foreign reputable institution, practical experience and senior level involvement in big projects/institutions will also be given preference

• Design, implement, and disseminate research and development work in relevant areas of the regional connectivity global supply chains, global value chains, shipping and logistics, trade and transportation, energy, information and cash flows under CPEC.
• Carry out the related R&D projects with the external partners.
• Prepare/present the policy notes and undertake other reach-out activities for the theme to help in the effective implementation of CPEC.
• Design/arrange the training activities for the relevant areas under CPEC.
• Strive to develop the CE-CPEC brand and its public image as Center of Excellence and Think-Tank for policy guidance at the national & internationals levels.
• Provide guidance in managing the researchers/consultants/firms and advisors.
• Maintain a learning and research environment at the CE-CPEC.

·         Relevant research publications in well reputed journals with policy based recommendations will be given preference.

·         Experience in research management in a policy think tank setting will be given preference.

·         Qualification from a foreign reputable institution, practical experience and senior level involvement in big projects/institutions will also be given preference.

• Design, implement, and disseminate research and development work in relevant areas of trade, industry, shipping, imports and exports especially between China and Pakistan under CPEC.
• Carry out the related R&D projects with the external partners.
• Prepare/present the policy notes and undertake other reach-out activities for trade & industry to help in the effective implementation of CPEC.
• Design/arrange the training activities for the relevant areas under CPEC.
• Strive to develop the CE-CPEC brand and its public image as Center of Excellence and Think-Tank for policy guidance at the national & internationals levels.
• Provide guidance in managing the researchers/consultants/firms and advisors.
• Maintain a learning and research environment at the CE-CPEC.

·         Skilled at storytelling and creative content drafting with a sample of work that is evidence to these skills.

·         Experience in crafting and execution of measurable and creative plans.

·         Evidence of being consistently organized and able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.

·         Proven experience of creating strategic PR plans and executing tactical campaigns to generate relevant coverage.

·         An extensive record of driving the news agenda in-house or at an agency, and meeting demanding targets for positive press coverage and social media influence.

·         Candidates with additional experience in the implementation of strategies and corporate visions strongly preferred.

·         To help shape the social media strategy for project and aligning communication goals to overall project goals and objectives.

·         To drive integrated communication programs, social media tactics and penetration of mainstream print and broadcast media.

·         Innovate plans and tactics that generate media coverage and social media penetration aligned to project goals and objectives.

·         Strategize, develop and execute strategic initiative-driven PR and communications.

·         Develop communication materials including press releases, blog posts, executive talking points, pitches, briefing sheets, speaking abstracts, press kit materials, fact sheets, source and brief testimonials and case studies.

·         Relevant research publications in well reputed journals with policy based recommendations will be given preference.

·         Qualification from a foreign reputable institution, practical experience and mid level involvement in big projects/institutions will also be given preference.

·         Carry out the related R&D projects with the external partners.

• Prepare the policy notes and undertake other reach-out activities of the theme to help in the effective implementation of CPEC.
• Arrange the training activities for the relevant areas under CPEC.
• Strive to develop the CE-CPEC brand and its public image as Center of Excellence and Think-Tank for policy guidance at the national & internationals levels.
• Provide guidance in managing the researchers/consultants/firms and advisors.
• Maintain a learning and research environment at the CE-CPEC.

·         Assist the respective Head of Policy to design and implement the research & development work.

·         Research publications and experience in research management, in a policy think tank setting, would be given preference.

·         Qualification from a foreign reputable institution, practice experience and mid-level involvement in big projects/institutions will also be given preference.

·         Carry out the related R&D projects with the external partners.

·         Prepare policy notes and undertake other reach out activities to help in the effective implementation of CPEC.

·         Arrange the training activities under the relevant areas of development under CPEC.

·         Strive to develop the CE-CPEC brand and its public image as Center of Excellence and Think-Tank for policy guidance in related areas at the national & internationals levels.

·         Manage consultants/firms and advisors in professional manner.

·         Maintaining a learning and research environment at the CE-CPEC.

·         Assist the respective head of policy to design and implement the research & development work.

·         Experience in Database Administration, Network troubleshooting and management, Software Development, Project Management and service management and support is required.

·         Experience in web development, software development, project management, ERP implementation, Knowledge Management and Portal etc. is required.

·         Ensuring smooth requirement analysis and business process analysis and documentation for all processes of the Centre.

·         Act as a project manager for end-to-end implementation of ERP solution for the Centre covering HR, Finance, Procurement and Inventory functions of the Centre in coordination with the stakeholders from all functions.

·         Design and develop systems for end-to-end digitalization in support of a paperless environment at the Centre.

·         Manage up to date updation on Centre's website and coordinate execution of various dissemination campaigns through the website and social media etc.

·         Design and development of other effective ICT related tools like repositories, databases, multimedia presentations etc.

·         Implementation of various ICT and Information Security Policies at the center and ensuring their adherence by users.

·         Any other responsibilities assigned by the Chief Information Officer.

·         Qualification from a foreign reputable institution, practice experience and involvement in big projects/institutions will also be given preference

• Design, implement, and disseminate research and development work in relevant areas of the supply chain design and management/risk profiling and mitigation/reverse supply chain of reusable materials under CPEC.
• Carry out the related R&D projects with the external partners.
• Prepare and present the policy notes and undertake other reach-out activities for supply chain design & management to help in the effective implementation of CPEC.
• Arrange the training activities for the relevant areas under CPEC.
• Strive to develop the CE-CPEC brand and its public image as Center of Excellence and Think-Tank for policy guidance at the national & internationals levels.
• Assist researchers/consultants/firms and advisors in a professional manner.
• Maintain a learning and research environment at the CE-CPEC.

·         Experience in Storytelling, creative content creation, graphics, illustrations, multimedia, blogs, and photography with samples.

·         Experience in design and management of corporate events like launches, seminars, conferences, trainings etc.

·         Experience of converting the research papers, seminar outcomes, other findings into various kinds of publications and proceedings.

·         Story telling, creative content creation, graphics, illustrations, multimedia, blogs, and photography with samples.

·         Design and management of corporate events like launches, seminars, conferences, trainings etc.

·         Converting the research papers, seminar outcomes, other findings into various kind of publications and proceedings.

·         Experience in Database Administration, Network troubleshooting and management, and service management and support is required.

·         Experience in web development, computer graphics, data center operations is desired

·            Ensuring smooth ICT service at the Centre by locally managing the issues arising on a day-to-day basis and if required through external vendors and support partners. Supervise installation of ICT related devices in coordination with the vendors and service providers according to the defined procedures and ensuring its functioning as per the features acquired and issuance of acceptance certificates after approval from the CIO.

·            Provide regular updates and reports on the functioning of ICT service at the Centre to the Chief Information Officer.

·            Ensure the Centre's website is updated and coordinate execution of various dissemination campaigns through the website and social media etc.

·            Development of other effective ICT related tools like repositories, databases, multimedia presentations etc.

·            Implementation of various ICT and Information Security Policies at the Center and ensuring their adherence by users.

·            Any other responsibilities assigned by the Chief Information Officer.

·         Experience in system deployment, server end infrastructure, video conferencing system, and data center operations is desired.

·            Carrying out smooth ICT service installations and configurations at the Centre by locally managing the issues arising on day-to-day basis and if required through external vendors and support partners as per the SLAs

·            Carry out installation of ICT related devices in coordination with the vendors and service providers according to the defined procedures and ensuring its functioning as per the features acquired and issuance of acceptance certificates after approval from the CIO

·            Provide regular updates and reports on the functioning of ICT service at the Centre to the Chief Information Officer.

·            Implementation of various ICT and Information Security Policies at the Center and ensuring their adherence by users

·            Any other responsibilities assigned by the Chief Information Officer

Knowledge of Chinese language is a plus.

·      Proof read letters and documents.

·      Maintain professional standards on required documents.

·      Maintain file records.

·      Provide computer support to officers.

·      Prepare presentation, excel sheet etc.

·      Transcribe managerial goals and expectations on documents.

·      Any other responsibility assigned by the management.

·         Must have excellent English oral and written skills

·         Knowledge of Chinese language is a plus

§  Support in administrative responsibilities.

§  To meet and greet visitors and guests.

§  Efficiently manage and respond to any enquiry.

§  Manage support staff in supervision of Director Administration.

§  Any other duty assigned by management.

·      LTV Driving License