State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for talented and energetic candidates for the following OG-3 position in Agriculture Credit & Financial Inclusion Department (ACFID), based in Karachi.

Deputy Director (OG-3) - World Bank Project Division

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

Prepare operations manuals and agreements for credit line facilities in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Develop data templates for periodic regulatory reporting and maintain data repository for monitoring of participating financial institutions (PFIs). Carry out research on market appetite, pricing, and spreads for timely disbursement to PFIs to achieve the objectives of the programs Conduct due diligence of PFIs, evaluate proposals, and issue credit limits. Monitor and evaluate performance of PFIs against result matrix agreed in multilateral funded programs Prepare working papers, agendas, minutes and ancillary document for relevant Committees. Coordinate with external stakeholders including donor/ lender agencies and ministries Design survey/ data tools, administer surveys, and write reports on utilization of credit lines under multilateral arrangements Develop business requirement documents (BRD) for automation of workflow and efficiency Prepare work plans, cash plans, forecasts, utilization and appropriation reports. Build strong professional rapport with stakeholders for reporting purposes. Coordinate with Project Director office, Government entities and entertain ad-hoc queries. Prepare Interim Unaudited Financial Reports (IUFR); reconcile cashbooks, variance, and account statements for audit and financial oversight of external and internal stakeholders Review and guide on Environment and Social Risks performance as per regulatory and multilateral requirements Assist higher management in engagements with multilateral mission teams. Coordinate in periodic financial oversight and audit of the multilateral programs Use statistical packages for tracking utilization of funds allocated to PFIs and Map project activities in MS Project to track progress Maintain record of correspondence, database of project activities, and ensure availability for management when requested. Perform any other task assigned by seniors.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Bachelors or Master’s Degree (16 years of education) in economics, finance or equivalent qualification from an HEC recognized or reputable foreign institution.
Age:	Maximum 35 years, as on the date of advertisement.
Experience:	Minimum 5 years of total experience (post qualification) with at least 3 years in a related field, preferably in multilateral funded projects or reputed international organizations.

 Compensation:

Competitive compensation package, as per State Bank rules.

 Application Procedure

Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp. Last date of application submission is March 04, 2024. Applications, which are not in accordance with defined requirements in the advertisement, will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.