Decentralization Support Program, Pakistan

DECENTRALIZATION SUPPORT PROGRAM
Support to Implementation of Decentralization

About DSP

Steering Committees

Support Offices

Program Support Offices

Program Support Offices
	National Program Support Office
	Sindh Program Support Office
	Punjab Program Support Office
	NWFP Program Support Office
	Balochistan Program Support Office


	Program Support Offices

The Programme Support Offices are the 'secretariat' of DSP. They are responsible for implementation of the programme, especially its TA1 component.

Specific duties of the PSOs include:

1.	Holding workshops for TA1 focal persons, as well as to inform potential clients about DSP and TA1;
2.	Assisting in preparation of Investment Proposals (IPs);
3.	Appraising Investment Proposals and short-listing these according to the allocation criteria;
4.	Converting IPs into Technical Investment Proposals (TIPs);
5.	Preparing Draft Annual Work Plans for submission to the Programme Steering Committees;
6.	Selecting best service providers for implementation of TA1 projects;
7.	Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of projects;
8.	Assisting in the Annual Performance Review;
9.	Assisting clients and implementing agencies as needed;
10.	Publicising and promoting DSP.

There is a National Programme Support Office located in the MoF, and four PPSOs, one in each provincial capital.

11.	The NPSO has the additional responsibility of monitoring implementation of DSP by the PPSOs.


	National Program Support Office

National Program Support Office can be contacted at

National Programme Support Office
Federal Bank for Cooperatives Building
Sector G-5/2
Islamabad

Tel:	0092 51-9213400
Fax:	0092 51-9205668
Email:	npso@decentralization.org.pk

NPSO Staff Profiles

1-	Zulfiqar Haider
2-	Saleem Afzal (Deputy Director-CA) email: safzal@decentralization.org.pk
3-	Irfan-ur-Rehman (Deputy Director-M&E) email: irehman@decentralization.org.pk
4-	Gulnaz Mushtaq Khan (LAN/Web & Database Administrator) email: webmaster@decentralization.org.pk
5-	Afzaal Baig (Assistant Director-Accounts) email: abaig@decentralization.org.pk

Name	Zulfiqar Haider zhaider@decentralization.org.pk
Position	Acting National Program Director/Director Administration
Current Duties	Manage procurements for Federal IAs and PSOs Ensure effective contract administration to prevent problems in contractors' performance, cost overruns, and delays in receiving goods and services Administer preparation of consolidated annual budgets for National and Provincial PSOs for operational activities Manage the preparation of accounts of TA funds and counterpart funds for NPSO Manage external audit of accounts of TA funds in accordance with the provisions of loan covenants Develop and publish guiding principles for maintenance of accounts of the TA Loan as per relevant ADB Guidelines and Federal & Provincial Governments' accounting rules/practices Administer DSP Imprest Account and disbursement of funds to Province Sub-Imprest Accounts Supervise development, hosting and maintenance of the Internet, LAN, Website and databases for DSP Develop guidelines for maintenance of LANs, databases and the website Manage establishment of staff in the NPSO including, inter alia, recruitment, maintenance of contracts, performance evaluation, etc. Ensure establishment, maintenance and updating of contract administration database; Oversee general administration of NPSO.
Education	B.S (USA), MBA, MS (UK)
Past Experience	Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Women Development Deputy Secretary, Economic Affairs Division Served in various positions in two provincial governments i.e. Balochistan and NWFP.
Interests	Reading, Hiking & playing Squash


	Sindh Program Support Office

Sindh Program Support Office can be contacted at:

Provincial Programme Support Office,
01, Mezzanine Floor, Beaumont Plaza,
Beaumont Road, Behind PIDC Building,
Karachi.

Tel:	0092 21-9204178-9 0092 21-5630545-6
Fax:	0092 21-5680117
Email:	sindh@decentralization.org.pk

Sindh PSO Satff Profile

1-	Aijaz Ahmed Mahesar
2-	Samreen Ali
3-	Imran Razzak (Assistant Director-Admn) email: irazzak@decentralization.org.pk

Name	Aijaz Ahmed Mahesar amahesar@decentralization.org.pk
Position	Program Director / Deputy Director (Program)
Current Duties	Manage drafting of terms of reference for hiring consulting firms / consultants and specifications for procurement of goods and services under TA loan. Assist local governments in identifying needs for capacity development and designing system for reporting and monitoring quality of services delivered for capacity development. Ensure preparation of procurement plans for the Provincial PSO under TA loan and counterpart funds. Organize preparation and implementation of annual work plans for the Provincial PSO. Manage the preparation and implementation of Annual Performance Review process at provincial level to assess the progress and impact of activities / reforms under TA loan and DSP. Manage and implement M&E system to monitor implementation of decentralization reforms at the provincial level. Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports on implementation status of the Program. Provide technical support to Provincial Program Steering Committee in evaluating and privatizing proposals for investments from TA loan resources.
Education	M.A. (English) Medalist, M.A. (Sociology)MS/SS (Szabist) In progress.
Past Experience	Working as civil servant since a decade Have also served as a middle level Banker and as a Lecturer in Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro.
Interests	Reading, sightseeing, traveling, swimming.
Personal Statement	Painful recollection of past and gloomy prediction for future has served none but scared all.

Name	Samreen Ali sali@decentralization.org.pk
Position	Assistant Director Gender TA2
Current Duties	Assist Deputy Director TA2 Develop a comprehensive long-term capacity Building and Development Plan for all strategic partner for gender mainstreaming Draft terms of reference for hiring consulting firms /consultants and specification for procurement of goods and service under TA2 Liaison with IAs ,PSOs, NGOs & consultants Assist Deputy Director Program in reviewing proposals for investment under TA2 Develop a system for monitoring all capacity development activities and making relevant reports Prepare consolidated reports on implementation of TA2 Assist in preparation and implementation of APR Perform other related duties as assigned
Education	Masters International relations, MBA Human Resource Management
Past Experience	Worked 2 years as assistant office secretary in PPSO, Sindh Worked as Assistant Manager in Sunlight Electrical & Mechanical Co Worked in Australian Concept Medical Center as a councilor Worked in buying house as an Accountant
Interests	Reading books, exploring new places
Personal Statement	· Be happy· Don't angry· Be passion· Learn to be innovative· Concentrate your objective· Work hard


	NWFP Program Support Office

NWFP Program Support Office can be contacted at

Provincial Programme Support Office
House # 219, Street# 15, New Shami Road Peshawar Cantt

Tel:	0092 91-9212865, 276117-8
Fax:	0092 91-277617
Email:	nwfp@decentralization.org.pk

NWFP Staff Profiles

1-	Hifz-ur-Rehman (Program Director) email: hrehman777@gmail.com
2-	Mushtaq Ahamd
3-	Nasrullah Jan
4-	Said Rehman
5-	Mohammad Tariq
6-	Irum Samar (Assistant Director-TA2) email: irum_dsp@yahoo.com
7-	Jibran Shafqat (Assistant Director-M&E, TA2) email:jibz80@yahoo.com
8-	Mohammad Idrees

Name	Mushtaq Ahamd mahmad@decentralization.org.pk
Position	AD TA-Loan
Current Duties	His duties are to Prepare and implement annual work plans under TA loan for Provincial PSO; Draft Terms of Reference for hiring consulting firms/ consultants and specifications for procurement of goods and services under TA loan; Prepare procurement plans under TA loan for provincial PSO; Liaise with Local Governments, NGOs & consultants; Assist Deputy Director Program in reviewing proposals for investment under TA loan resources.
Education	Post Graduate diploma in International Law of Human Rights. University of Peshawar. MA Political Science, 19951997 BSc Electrical Engineering. (With Honours) (1989-1994) Computer Software Training at STI, Peshawar (1997)
Past Experience	Monitoring Officer SAC-RMU (World Bank) (2002-2003) Budget Officer-IV Go NWFP Finance Deptt ( 2000-2002)
Strenght	To improve Management and Technical Skills working in any growing organization.
Interests	Playing Cricket, Reading
Personal Statement	Hard work and Self Esteem always results in ultimate success.

Name	Nasrullah Jan njan@decentralization.org.pk
Position	AD Accounts
Current Duties	His duties are, Maintenance of both paper and computerized accounting records of DSP Fund; Ensuring expenditure control; Development of Financial Reports; Assistance in Preparation of Annual Budget.
Education	B-Com
Past Experience	Auditor Accounts Officer and Deputy Accountant General For 43 Years
Strenght	I have always been striving for perfection in my performance.
Interests	In this old age, my only hobby is to scan religious teachings.
Personal Statement	I have exceptionally long service (54 years), both before retirement and on re-employment, comprising experience of working in ministries, Departments and variety of autonomous organization. Through out my service, my qualities and outputs have all along been rated as "outstanding". But in spite of this vast experience and ability, I still consider myself as a learner here, while working here with a team of talented young officers, majority of who are in the top flight. Though my responsibility is officially restricted to the field of accounting, yet I wish to learn something from my dynamic colleagues about the operational activities of the project.

Name	Said Rehman saidrehman65@hotmail.com
Position	Assistant Director M&E
Current Duties	Prepare consolidated reports on implementation of annual work plans Assist in preparation and implementation of Annual Performance Review (APR) processes and prepare reports on implementation of APR at the provincial level Establish a management information system database at the provincial level to monitor program activities and physical and financial progress Follow up all program activities and work in close coordination with Local Governments to meet program targets Review documentations arising from government and aid support initiative and prepare regular program documentations as required Collect, edit and provide material to the Web Master in the NPSO for the website in respect of monitoring & Evaluation, APW and APR functions of the Program.
Education	MA Political Science
Past Experience	Town Municipal Officer, Bunner Assistant Director LG&RDD in Bajaur Agency, District Dir, Swat, Shangla Project Manager, Integrated Rural Development Project, Kurram Agency Lecturer in political Science, Govt. College Tangi, District Charsadda NRB Trainer for the phase-I and phase-II training for elected representative 2001 District Training Coordinator Swat for local Govt (post devolution period) Focal person for DSP in Tehsil Daggar, District Buner Focal person/ member of District Devolution Transition Team, Swat District Planning Officer for “Khushkhal Pakistan Program” Swat/Shangla Secretary District Development Advisory Committee (DDAC) Delimitation Officer for local councils in district Shangla, Dir and Swat
Strenght	Local Governments and its functions
Interests	Love for learning, local govts, Community mobilization, law
Personal Statement	With hard work and dedication, we can achieve any goal

Name	Mohammad Tariq mtariqkhanbaozai@yahoo.com
Position	Assistant Director Administration
Current Duties	Carry out procurements for the Provincial PSO under TA loan resources and annual budget under the supervision of Procurement Specialist Prepare budget for Provincial PSO for operational activities Make effective arrangements for recordkeeping, meetings, workshops, travel, boarding and lodging arrangements during tours, publications, provision of office supplies and maintenance of office and official vehicles, etc. Provide secretariat and administrative support to Provincial Program Steering Committee Manage the HRD functions for staff in PSO which interalia include general administration of PSO Staff in respect of recruitment (preparation, renewal and termination of contracts), performance evaluation, etc.
Education	M.Sc (Chemistry) Specialization Biochemistry MBA (Finance)
Past Experience	Assistant Chief Foreign Aid, P&D Department April 2003 to-date Government of NWFP Deputy Secretary (Admin), P&D Department September 2002 to April 2003 Government of NWFP Assistant Chief, Coordination, P&D Department May 2002 to September 2003 Section Officer, Coordination, Ministry of Commerce, Islamabad Section Officer (DDO), Ministry of Commerce, Islamabad January 2001 to September 2001 Section Officer, Administration, Ministry of Commerce, Islamabad October 2000 to December 2000
Strenght	Administration, office management
Interests	Member of Social Work Society Peshawar University Member of University Proctorial Board Member of Debating Society
Personal Statement	When the going is tough the tough is going

Name

Mohammad Idrees idreesmarwat@yahoo.com

Position

Assistant Director Contract Administration

Current Duties

Procurement of Services and Management of Consultant
Development and Administration of M&E System.
Capacity Building of Local Governments institutions and professionals.
Involvement of project beneficiaries in the project implementation.
Monitoring and Evaluation of projects
Interaction with Community Based Organization
Interaction with various Provincial Government Departments
Stakeholder Analysis

Education

M.Sc Pakistan Studies, M. Phil Pakistan Studies

Past Experience

Access to Justice Program, Prosecution Ordinance, rules, Prosecution Service, Capacity Building of District Prosecutors, Human rights, religious schools, Comparative Study of Police Ordinance and Local Government Ordinances, District Public safety commissions, Provincial public safety commission & complaint authority. Technical analyses and approval of projects, Monitoring and Evaluation of projects, Guidelines for Peshawar Development Authority, Provincial Assembly Business
Prime Minister and Chief Minister Directive

Interests

Reading books, hunting and fishing


	Punjab Program Support Office

Punjab Program Support Office can be contacted at

Provincial Programme Support Office
10 Tariq Block Garden Town
Lahore

Tel:	0092 42-5834495-5857271
Fax:
Email:	punjab@decentralization.org.pk

Punjab Staff Profiles

1-	Sajid Yoosufani (Provincial Program Director) email: yoosufani@decentralization.org.pk
2-	Zahid Manzoor
3-	Mehmood-ul-Hassan
4-	Abdus Samad
5-	Malika Moazzama

NAME	ZAHID MANZOOR zee_manzoor@yahoo.co.uk
Position	Assistant Director (Contract Administration)
Current Duties	His duties are to Prepare invitation for bid and request for proposal solicitation package Draft evaluation criteria for vendor selection; Review and analyze bids and proposals Perform cost/price analysis of bids and proposals Provide recommendations for award to Deputy Director Administration for approval as appropriate Administer and monitor contracts and ensure they conform to applicable local, provincial, and federal laws, rules, and regulations as well as ADB procedures; Assist Deputy Director Contract Administration in the NPSO in maintenance of a database of all contracts and procurements carried out by national and provincial PSOs
Education	B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture with Agricultural Economics as major. M.Sc (Rural Sociology) from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Past Experience	Worked on various assignments in an urban development project titled “Faisalabad Area Up-grading Project-FAUP” funded by DfID UK at Faisalabad. Joined Provincial Civil Services as Section Officer Government of the Punjab in 2001. During four years tenure worked in the following departments on various assignments:- • Health • Education • Finance
Interests	Tennis, Reading, Movies, Music

Name	MAHMOOD-ul-HASSAN bkr_hassan@hotmail.com
Position	Assistant Director (TA-Loan)
Current Duties	Prepare and implement annual work plans under TA loan for Provincial PSO Draft Terms of Reference for hiring consulting firms/ consultants and specifications for procurement of goods and services under TA loan Prepare procurement plans under TA loan for provincial PSO Liaise with Local Governments, NGOs & consultants Assist Deputy Director Program in reviewing proposals for investment under TA loan resources
Education	MPA (First Class First Position in University) Since June 2001
Past Experience	Excise & Taxation Officer Excise & Taxation Department 9 months Administrative Officer PMU University of Gujrat Section Officer Punjab Civil Secretariat
Interests

Name	ABDUS SAMAD asamad@decentralization.org.pk
Position	Assistant Director (Accounts), Acting Assistant Director Administration
Current Duties	His duties are to prepare accounts of Technical Assistants Loan and counter part funds, expenditures control, compliance/reporting requirements under TA Loan and standard accounting procedures Assist in preparing annual Budget of PPSO, maintenance of both paper/ computerized accounting records Rreconcile monthly balances and prepare monthly accounts reports Develop Financial Report for Provincial Steering committee and Asian Development Ban; Prepare Audit Schedule for external Auditors and coordinate between PPSO and Auditors
Education	University Degree
Past Experience	Worked as Instructor in Punjab Audit & Accounts Academy, District Accounts Officer in two Districts and as under secretary, Finance Department, Government of the Punjab
Interests	Reading of Books on various subjects

Name	Malika Moazzama mmoazzam@decentralization.org.pk
Position	Assistant Director (M&E-II)
Current Duties	Prepare consolidate reports as implementation of Annual Work Plan under TA-2 Assist in preparation & implementation of APR; processes and prepare reports on implementation of APR at the provincial level Establish a MIS database at the provincial level to monitor Program activities and physical and & Financial progress Follow up all Program activities and work in close coordination with Local Governments to meet program targets Review documentations arising from government and aid support initiative and prepare regular program documentations as required Collect, edit and provide material to the Web Master in the NPSO for the website in respect of monitoring & evaluation, APW and APR functions of the Program Perform other related duties as assigned
Education	M.A. in Sociology, Punjab University, Lahore
Past Experience	Lecturer in Sociology Community Facilitator & Activity Site Coordinator (UNDP) Project Coordinator & Senior Program Officer, Shirkat Gah
Interests	Reading, Movies and Social Development


	Balochistan Program Support Office

Balochistan Program Support Office can be contacted at

94-A Chaman Housing Scheme
Airport Road
Quetta

Tel:	0092 81-9201595
Fax:	0092 81-9202295
Email:	balochistan@decentralization.org.pk

Balochistan Staff Profiles

1-	Mohammad Naeem
2-	Kaleem Ullah Khan
3-	Amir Najeeb
4-	Atta-ur-Rehman Khilji
5-	Syed Rizwan Fareed

Name	Mohammad Naeem mnaeem@decentralization.org.pk
Position	Assistant Director (TA-Loan)
Current Duties	Prepare and implement annual work-plans under TA loan for Provincial PSO Draft terms of reference for hiring consulting firms / consultants and specifications for procurement of goods and services under TA loan Prepare procurement plans under TA loan for provincial PSO Liaise with Local Governments, NGOs & consultants and assist Deputy Director Program in reviewing proposals for investment under TA loan resources Perform other related duties as assigned. In addition to above mentioned duties, additional charge of Assistant Director (Contract Administration) has also been handed over with following duties: Prepare invitation for bid and request for proposal solicitation packages Draft evaluation criteria for vendor selection Review and analyze bids and proposals Conduct pre-bid conferences, negotiations, and meetings Perform cost/price analysis of bids and proposals Negotiate contract costs, terms and conditions with vendors Provide recommendations for awards to Deputy Director Administration for approval as appropriate Administer and monitor contracts and ensure they conform to applicable local, provincial, and federal laws, rules, and regulations as well as ADB procedures Prepare contract amendments Mediate and resolve conflicts Assist Deputy Director Contract Administration in the NPSO in maintenance of a database of all contracts and procurements carried out by national and provincial PSOs Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education	Masters in Public Administration (Specialization in HRM)
Past Experience	Mr. Naeem has been affiliated with the development sector since 1992 and has been working with renowned & well reputed local, national & international organizations in professionally & voluntarily. He has served the largest & the oldest NGO “Family Planning Association of Pakistan” Quetta region for two years as Manager Finance Afghan Refugees Project funded by IPPF, EoJ, BMZ and DL&PF. He was also associated with a provincial level network of NGOs & CBOs for six years funded by CIDA & EU.
Interests	Keenly interested in Legal matters as well as Project Management and related activities

Name	Kaleemullah Khan
Position	Assistant Director (Monitoring & Evaluation)
Current Duties	Prepare consolidated reports on implementation of annual work plans Assist in preparation and implementation of Annual Performance Review (APR) processes and prepare reports on implementation of APR at the provincial level Establish a management information system database at the provincial level to monitor program activities and physical and financial progress Follow up all program activities and work in close coordination with Local Governments to meet program targets Review documentations arising from government and aid support initiative and prepare regular program documentations as required Collect, edit and provide material to the Web Master in the NPSO for the website in respect of monitoring & evaluation, APW and APR functions of the Program Assist CSC in selection of firms as member Sub-Committee under CSC.
Education	M.Sc (Geology)
Past Experience	As Geologist at Saindak Copper and Gold Project, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Islamabad Pakistan (From 1993 to 1997) Joined Provincial Civil Service as Section Officer in the Balochistan Civil Secretariat on 1st September, 1997. Since than Served in various Departments of Government of Balochistan Such as Finance Department, Services and General Administration Department, Local Government Department and Presently Serving in the Decentralization Support Program, Finance Department Government of Balochistan
Interests	Keenly interested in Project Management and related activities

Name	Amir Najeeb anajeeb@decentralization.org.pk
Position	Assistant Director Administration.
Current Duties	To provide best service in all administrative matters in PPSO. This includes procurements for the PSO, prepare budget for operational activities and make effective arrangements for logistic, record keeping, meetings, workshops, travel, boarding, lodging, tours, publications of materials, provision of office supplies, office vehicles, maintenance of all the equipments etc. Provide administrative support to PPSC, CSC & PTC, manage HR functions for staff in PSO.
Education	M. Sc (Mathematics). EDIT.
Past Experience	I have two years working experience as an Incharge Agency Administration department and Public Relation Officer, in Ministry of Commerce (State Life Insurance Corp. of Pakistan). I also have six years working experience as System Administrator in Garrison Academy Quetta Cantt (an institution run directly by HQ 12 Corps). I also work as cultural show promoter with different organizations of Balochistan.
Interests	I enjoy Traveling, music and movies .

Name	Atta-ur-Rehman Khilji
Position	Assistant Director (Contract Administration)
Current Duties	Prepare invitation for bid and request for proposal solicitation packages Draft evaluation criteria for vendor selection Review and analyze bids and proposal Conduct pre-bid conferences, negotiations, and meetings Perform cost/price analysis of bids and proposals Negotiate contract costs, terms and conditions with vendors Provide recommendations for awards to Deputy Director Administration for approval as appropriate Administer and monitor contracts and ensure they conform to applicable local, provincial, and federal laws, rules, and regulations as well as ADB procedures Prepare contract amendments Mediate and resolve conflicts Assistant Deputy Director Contract Administration in the NPSO in maintenance of a database of all contracts and procurements carried out by national and provincial PSOs Perform other related duties as assigned
Education	M.Sc (Mathematics), L.L.B
Past Experience	• As an Advocate/Lawyer (From June, 2000 to October, 2002), acquired the license from Balochistan High Court to plead cases in the lower courts of Balochistan in May, 2001 • Joined Provincial Civil Service as Assistant Executive Officer (Finance and Accounts) on 22nd October, 2002. After the successful completion of five months Training at NIPA Quetta, served on attachment basis in Government of Balochistan, Finance Department and Treasury Office Quetta. Afterwards posted in the DCO Office Quetta as Assistant Executive Officer (Finance and Accounts) and performed duties there from April, 2004 to 18th May, 2006 and Presently Serving as Assistant Director (Contract Administration) in the Decentralization Support Program, Finance Department Government of Balochistan.
Interests	I enjoy music and movies .