Job openings

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At HSF Pakistan, we are always looking for new members to join our team in Islamabad. We believe that two heads are better than one. If you have passion for Pakistan, development cooperation, and you are ready to work with a German political foundation – then you could be our perfect new team member!

Please visit this website regularly to stay tuned about all of our job openings including Junior Positions and paid internships for Urdu and German speakers. :)

Currently, we have the following job openings in our Country Office in Islamabad:

Project Management Intern

Job Title: Project Management Intern; Location: Islamabad (frequent travel in Pakistan involved)

Duration: 3-months contract (extendable); Organization: Hanns Seidel Foundation Pakistan

Background: The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) is Pakistan’s distinguished partner on good governance, the rule of law, and contacts with Germany. The German political foundation stands for a comprehensive approach in the field of development cooperation, and it has been active in Pakistan since 1983. For more information on HSF Pakistan, please visit our website.

Position Objectives: HSF is looking for an Intern from 1 February 2021 onwards who will support the HSF Pakistan Team in all tasks related to the field of project management.

Job Description:

• Supporting the preparation, organization and implementation of project activities, especially on democratic devolution
• Communication with Model Council of Common Interests (CCI) participants and stakeholders
• Preparing project reports and assisting in project documentation of the Model CCI events
• Supporting social media channels updates

These key responsibilities are subject to flexibility. Any changes will be made in consultation with the Intern and in line with the nature of the work and the level of responsibility.

Qualifications Required:

• University degree or enrollment (after completion of minimum two years of university studies) in social sciences or humanities with a strong understanding of political structures and interactions
• Interest in the development sector and political development of Pakistan
• Academic or work experience in communication, project management, and/or research
• Ability to work conceptually, strategically, and systematically
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel nationally, usually to different universities in Pakistan

Application Documents Required:

1. Motivational letter in English (max one A4 page)
2. CV in English (max two A4 pages)
3. Copies of supporting documents, such as university degrees, job/internship certificates, or work samples in English (max five A4 pages)

The application must be submitted as one single pdf file (max eight A4 pages in total) in the order (1-3) mentioned above. It should only contain relevant information for this specific internship position. Kindly submit it electronically to islamabad@hss.de by Thursday, 21 January 2021 at 23:59 (PST). All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HSF shortly afterwards.

HSF strongly encourages women to apply. The selected intern will receive a fair stipend to help offset expenses; official travel expenses are reimbursed according to the rules and regulations of HSF Pakistan.

Please note that incomplete or incorrect applications cannot be considered, and kindly refrain from enquiries pertaining to the current status of the application process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Finance Intern

Job Title: Finance Intern; Location: Islamabad; Duration: 3-months contract (extendable); Organization: Hanns Seidel Foundation Pakistan

Background: Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) is Pakistan’s distinguished partner on good governance, the rule of law, and contacts with Germany. The German political foundation stands for a comprehensive approach in the field of development cooperation, and it has been active in Pakistan since 1983. For more information on HSF Pakistan, please visit our website.

Position Objectives: HSF is looking for an intern from 1 February 2021 onwards who will support the HSF Pakistan Team in all tasks related to the field of finance.

Job Description:

• Responding to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data
• Assistance in book keeping
• Assistance in the management of monthly and yearend accounts
• Assistance in preparation of monthly and annual financial reports
• Facilitating the work of internal and external auditors and ensuring that financial records are properly maintained and readily available during audit
• Assistance in accounting, finance and administrative components of HSF Pakistan’s program activities

These key responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the jobholder and in line with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

Qualifications Required:

• University degree or enrollment (after completion of minimum three years of university studies) in Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration or similar; ACCA part qualified may also apply
• Knowledge of book keeping processes
• Excellent analytical and numerical understanding as well as interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Application Documents Required:

1. Motivational letter in English (max one A4 page)
2. CV in English (max two A4 pages)
3. Copies of supporting documents, such as university degrees, job certificates, or work samples in English (max five A4 pages)

The application must be submitted as one single pdf file (max eight A4 pages in total) in the order (1-3) mentioned above. It should only contain relevant information for this specific internship position. Kindly submit it electronically to islamabad@hss.de by Wednesday, 20 January 2021 at 23:59 (PST). All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HSF shortly afterwards.

HSF strongly encourages women to apply. The selected intern will receive a fair stipend to help offset expenses.

Please note that incomplete or incorrect applications cannot be considered, and kindly refrain from enquiries pertaining to the current status of the application process.