Coordination & Liaison Associate

Act as the primary liaison for UNDP in flood recovery initiatives.

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Overview

Act as the primary liaison for UNDP in flood recovery initiatives.

You have:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in coordination and liaison roles.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
  • Experience working in a humanitarian or recovery context.

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 Quetta district.

• Act as the primary liaison between UNDP, relevant government ministries, agencies, and international donors involved in the Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF)/ Flood Response Programme (FRP) . • 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. • Develop 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. • 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.

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

• Communication • Interpersonal • Coordination • Negotiation Skills • 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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you successfully coordinated activities between various stakeholders? This question assesses your coordination skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholder interests. Provide details on how you facilitated communication and resolved conflicts among stakeholders.
How do you ensure effective communication in a team setting? This question evaluates your interpersonal and communication skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt to a significant change or challenge in a project. What did you do? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective report writing? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have mobilized support for a project or initiative? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle conflicting priorities from different partners in a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is the most critical factor in ensuring stakeholder engagement during recovery programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever faced a situation where a project did not go as planned? How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: unv.org