Coordination Associate

Volunteering Admin Communications & PR

Overview

Facilitate communication and coordination for flood recovery initiatives in Pakistan.

You have:

• Accountability is required for this position.
• Adaptability and flexibility are essential skills.
• Creativity is required.
• Judgement and decision-making are important.
• Strong planning and organizing skills are required.
• Professionalism is expected in this role.
• Self-management is important for success in this position.
• Effective communication skills are necessary.
• Interpersonal skills are required for coordination.
• Negotiation skills are beneficial for this position.
• Experience with public-private partnerships (PPP) is an asset.
• Collaboration within a team is necessary.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Between June and August 2022, torrential rains and a combination of riverine, urban, and flash flooding led to an unprecedented and devastating disaster in Pakistan that led to a huge humanitarian crisis and set back Pakistan’s development trajectory considerably. With support from the Government of German through KfW Development Bank (KfW), UNDP has launched the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme which aims to deliver results in the three concrete areas, i.e.,

(1) improved transparency and accountability of the financial resources being allocated for flood recovery through enhanced Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems.

(2) improved governance mechanisms and capacities for resilient flood recovery; and

(3) enhanced recovery support through reconstruction of houses and rehabilitation of community physical infrastructure in the district.

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between stakeholders to ensure alignment of activities and objectives. • Support the organization and follow-up of high-level meetings, technical working groups, and coordination platforms. • Represent UNDP in relevant forums, meetings, and consultations related to the 4RF/FRP framework. • Facilitate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at both Federal & Provincial levels. • Assist in building strategic partnerships and mobilizing support for UNDP-led initiatives under the 4RF/FRP Programme. • Coordinate the collection and dissemination of programme-related information, including donor briefs, progress updates, and analytical reports. • Support the development and maintenance of documentation, reports, and knowledge management systems for effective implementation. • Draft meeting minutes, briefing notes, concept notes, and official correspondence. • Assist in ensuring that government and donor priorities are adequately reflected in the implementation of the 4RF/FRP Programme. • Perform other related duties as assigned

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Communication • Interpersonal • Coordination • Negotiation Skills • PPP experience • Adaptability • Report Writing. • Team Collaboration

As this is a national UNV assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. UNV Field Unit will help you open a Pak rupee bank account with Standard Chartered Bank or any other local bank at your duty station.

Assignment remarks: This is a national UNV assignment, and a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of PKR 131,371 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

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