Research of AiDs Human

Resource Department and Hiring

Processes

GROUP MEMBERS:
UMAIR NAVEED 13-0748
HASHIM MAHMOOD 13-1857
IMMAD RAZA 12-0977
HUZAIFA MUMTAZ 13-0833
 Introduction
Associates in Development Pvt Ltd.
international consulting
affiliated office in the US, UK and USA
development and management consulting
services in the engineering and social sectors
AiD work spans in the provinces of Azad Jammu
and Kashmir (Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and the
Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
 Branches
Branches:
Associates in Development Pvt. Ltd. AID
Plot # 22,Commercial Area, Sector: E-11/2,
Islamabad,
UK Office (AIDI UK)
46 Syon Lane Osterley Middlesex TW7 5NQ
USA Office (AID USA LLC)
7722 gross point Road, Suite 102 Skokie, Illinois
60077,
Regional Office Peshawar
House No. I, Sector G-4, Phase 2, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
 Vision & Values
Integrity, Professionalism, Efficiency, Transparency,
Accountability and Participation steers our work
and business growth.
business approach and robust operating
procedures that guide the company are day to day
work.
AiD Pvt. Ltd. aims to be globally acknowledged as a
multi-disciplinary service provider, dedicated to
'Professional Excellence and Integrity'
 Organizational hierchy
Flat Organizational structure-few levels of middle
management between staff and the executives
Project Based hiring due to which personnel are
employed on need basis depending upon the
duration of the project
Permanent Staff majorly focuses on the tasks of
administration, human resource, finance etc at the
executive level.
 Services Offered
Engineering and infrastructure
services spanning the pre-feasibility stages to post
completion with a high emphasis on cost
effectiveness, quality, sustainability and end-user
satisfaction
 Core services oblige the accompanying sub-areas
including;
Architectural and Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water and Sanitation
Agriculture Engineering
Energy
 Social Sectors
offers comprehensive services for Project Planning,
Design and Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation
and Impact assessments.
strong institutional linkages with the private and
non-governmental players offer valuable
networking opportunities and a high exposure to
new development trends and best practices.
 Core Social Services:
Education and health
Environment
Rural and urban development
Poverty reduction programs

 Human Resources
Recruitment
Project based, Depending Upon Engineering or
Social Sector(USAID)
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Head Hunting Recruitment Process
Budgeting and preparation of Terms of references
 Selection Process
Short listing of Candidates
Panel Interviews
Sequential interviews depending upon the nature
of the Job
 Training & development
Majorly Focuses on mentoring
Shadow Learning
Off the job trainings(Outsourced)
 Positions Available at AiD
Chief of Party
Deputy Chief of Party
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Manager
HR Manager
Admin Staff
Support Staff
Drivers
 Assessment technique
Job Specific
written skills for a business development job,
engineers reviewed by giving them a test on auto-
cad, Receptionists are tested to gauge their writing
speed
S-T-A-R technique: behaviors, competencies and
attribute are judged on how they in the past or in
the future will Respond to different Situations
 Skills/Qualities AiD is
looking for while
interviewing
Job specific
Requirement characteristics, which are based on the
Terms of References are cross matched with the
applying candidates.
Overall main qualities:
Confidence Level.
Overall Personality.
Communication Skills.
Understanding of Questions. How well does he/she apply
the STAR analysis?
Technical Skills.
Language Skills.
Computer Skills.
Skills assed in Engineering
Sector
middle level management may be acquired after
a formal test which may pertain to Engineering
Softwares such as Auto-CAD
no test for senior level management in this
sector of AiD and only a walk-in interview in
front of a panel
 Skills assessed in Social
Sector
People applying for projects under the Social Sector
are given preference for having:
Creative Thinking.
Strong Writing Skills.
Adaptability to mentoring.
Ability to write a Financial Proposal
 Recommendations
Step 1: While applying for the Job
candidate to possess strong communication and
adaptability skills
applicant should mention the languages he is good
with including any provincial level language or
dialect which maybe of subsequent use to AiD in
case of any project in the jurisdiction of that area.
 Applying for a Job in Engineering &
Infrastructure Area:
Mention all experience that may pertain to
Engineering projects.
All accomplishments under any said project that
can be accounted for should also be mentioned.
Mention any degree that may pertain to economics
as the company favors candidates who have good
grasp of the overall economic situation
internationally and domestically.
 Applying for a Job in Social Sector:
Mention all experience
If prior experience of writing Financial Proposals it
must be explicitly mentioned as most of their
Social Sector work revolves around such proposals.
Focus on written skills and it would be Suitable to
include a self-written cover letter that highlights
his/her skills as a writer.
Mention any credentials or experience in
Economics.
 Step 2: Going for the interview

AiD primarily focuses on such candidates who

showcase positivism in their approach and are
confident enough to take the interview logically
and answer their question
candidates should practice and rehearse as much
as they can. So the top most priority is to stay
calm!
should be prepared for a test that pertains to
Engineering Software used by him/her.
 showcase confidence in the overall approach for
the interview before even going upfront with the
interviewer panel
management should be prepared to write an
Essay or Article pertaining to Current Affairs or
near to the related Job Description on the day of
Interview.
use the STAR technique to answer any scenario
based questions. (it is preferable to prepare for
these questions before hand)
exhibit willingness to learn through mentoring.
 THANK YOU!