Support Units of PPAF

The Evaluation Research and Development Unit (ER& D) The ERD Unit provides accountability and evaluation support to the PPAF management. It collects, consolidates and disseminates evaluative information to POs and poverty alleviation practitioners. The unit focuses results that positively impact the lives of the poor, determines how these can be replicated and scaled-up, facilitates the application of the lessons learnt towards improved decision making, and strengthens monitoring & evaluation capacities among POs and poverty alleviation practitioners. Human Resource, Administration and Procurement Unit The Human Resource and Administration (HR) Unit is responsible for building the capabilities and competencies of the PPAF management team. It does this by providing a suitable work environment which allows each individual to grow to his best potential. In addition to the above the unit looks after the day to day administrative work of the institution, and is responsible for ensuring that all procurements are in accordance with World Bank guidelines and procedures. Media and Communications Unit The Media & Communication Unit facilitates in building the corporate image of the PPAF at grassroot, national, and international levels. M&C focuses on effective utilization of various media tools and activities for dissemination of information. The unit formulates necessary strategy to engage media support and attention of stakeholders, policy makers and opinion leaders to earn more credibility for the institution. Finance & Accounts Unit The Finance and Accounts (F&A) Unit plays a significant role by forming appropriate financial, administrative and accounting procedures for both PPAF and its partner organizations. Keeping in view the requirements of the World Bank and the Government of Pakistan it ensures proper reporting and funding mechanisms. Additionally, the F&A unit provides support services to the line units and facilitates them by channelizing the resources on need basis and ensuring financial best practices. Information Technology Department The Information Technology Department is responsible for all the computer related technology used within PPAF head office and HID centre. The functions of this department are split mainly between hardware and communication services and software services. More specifically, this department provides support services to all other departments. Support includes Network Design and Maintenance, Internet and E-mail Support, Backup and Recovery Services, Desk Top Services, Web site Design and Maintenance, Firewall, Antivirus and Security Administration and Maintenance, Server

Installation and Maintenance, Printers Administration and Maintenance, Computer Related Training Services, Software Development and Maintenance and Software Support for Third Party Software Internal Audit Department Internal audit unit works for a qualitative improvement in the maintenance, accuracy and disclosure of financial and operational information as well as internal control systems of the PPAF. It ensures reliability and integrity of financial information, compliance with legal regulations, PPAF policies and donors requirements. The Unit is also responsible for following up on the audit reports of the partner organizations, and interfacing with the partners at field level to strengthen accounting procedures.