State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, regulates the monetary and credit system of country and fosters its growth in the best national interest with a view to securing monetary stability and optimum utilization of the country’s productive resources. Consistent strengthening of its regulatory and supervisory regime is reflected in the performance and resilience of the banking sector in the face of recent challenging macro financial environment.

SBP is looking for high caliber and dynamic professionals for the contractual position in Strategic Planning Department, based at Karachi.

Business Planning Officer

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:
	Assist in coordination with all the departments for timely preparation of their departmental business plans.
	Assist in ensuring coherent and integrated business plan of SBP by coordinating with all departments for timely initiation and completion of business plans / development projects.
	Assist in coordination with stakeholders for holding business planning meetings.
	Assist & support in providing all departments a clear view and understanding of the business plan and processes.
	Assist in obtaining / updating quarterly status reports from departments and prepare quarterly reports for senior management.
	Compilation of annual business plans of all departments.
	Assist in generating / initiating emails to all departments for:
	Collecting annual business plans.
	Identification for errors / omissions (if any).
	Monitoring & compilation of the quarterly progress reports.
	Timely issuance of reminders & raising queries to the departments.
	Managing documentation regarding Business Planning Division.
	Assist in improving business planning process of SBP.
	Keeping ENB contents pertaining to Business Planning up-to-date and relevant.
	To draft minutes of various meetings organized by the department.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education	Must have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Business Administration from HEC recognized university or from a reputable foreign university.
Age:	Maximum 30 years, as of the date of submission of application (as per CNIC). Relaxation maybe allowed in case of additional relevant experience.
Experience:	At least 2 years of post-qualification relevant experience
Competencies:	Excellent skills in coordination, planning & organizing, relationship building and organizational awareness. Strong analytical abilities, good interpersonal skills, well organized and self-driven. Working knowledge of MS Office.

 Compensation

Competitive compensation package, as per State Bank rules.

 Application Procedure

Interested candidates, meeting the above mentioned eligibility criteria may send detailed CVs along with covering letter addressed to Joint Director, Resource Management, HRD, State Bank of Pakistan, 10th Floor, SBP Main Building, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi, enclosing therewith their CVs, most recent photograph and attested copies of all relevant documents. Last date of application submission is April 6, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications with incomplete CVs, especially which are devoid of Photograph, Date of Birth, experience/qualification dates or any other important information will not be shortlisted. Selection process may also include written test.

SBP is an equal opportunity Employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Misinformation and any attempt to influence the selection process will be considered a definite disqualification at any stage of the process for current as well as for all future recruitments in the Bank, even if the candidate is otherwise qualified.