Programme Management Specialist

Volunteering Programme & Policy

Overview

Provide technical support and strategic oversight for climate change initiatives

You have:

• Strong expertise in resource mobilization, proposal development, and donor engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and community outreach.
• Experience in developing communication materials, including social media content and knowledge management products.
• Prior experience in energy, resilience, climate change, or gender-related projects is an asset.
• Proven experience in liaising with government agencies, international organizations, and other relevant partners to promote a coherent approach to development activities.
• Skilled in providing substantive and practical support to senior leadership in implementing the mission's mandate.
• Experience in advising senior leadership on strategic decision-making, including the development and implementation of in-country strategies.

Contract

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

Pakistan presently faces serious development challenges due to the worsening state of the environment, increasing pressure on natural resources and climate change. As per the Germanwatch Global Climate Risk Index, Pakistan ranks 8th most vulnerable country to the impacts of climate change. The annual mean temperature has increased by 0.5°C, over the last five decades, with changes in the pattern of precipitation, an increase in glacial melting, rising sea levels and high intensity of flash floods and droughts. The variability in climate and weather patterns has increased the intensity and frequency of disasters which is drastically undermining development in the country. Moreover, Pakistan’s economy remains highly vulnerable to likely future threats posed by climate change and multi-sectoral and holistic mitigation measures must be accorded high priority to mitigate these threats. The Climate Promise initiative aims to improve the cooperation and resilience of local and regional stakeholders to the threats and risks posed by climate change. The project aims to provide support to the Government of Pakistan and its partners in the field of environmental sustainability and increased resilience to climate change at national and sub-national levels. The project will provide technical assistance to government counterparts for effective implementation of Climate Change policies, Nationally Determined Contributions, and compliance to international conventions and will also contribute to enhancing resilience of institutions and communities through implementation of various initiatives.

Under the direct supervision of ARR Resilience Environment and Climate Change Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: The Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for providing technical support, coordination, and strategic oversight for project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement. The role includes the following key responsibilities: Project Implementation: • Provide technical inputs and support to facilitate project initiatives, ensuring effective coordination with partners and logistical support. • Develop Terms of Reference for project activities under RECCU projects. • Organize workshops, webinars, and training sessions to strengthen local capacity and enhance community engagement. Monitoring and Evaluation: • Develop comprehensive project reports and technical papers analyzing project results and assessment findings. • Contribute to progress reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Facilitate stakeholder coordination at the provincial level, ensuring effective engagement with communities and local partners. Resource Mobilization: • Develop concept notes and project proposals to mobilize additional resources for NDC implementation and climate initiatives. • Support the identification, preparation, implementation, review, and adjustment of programme strategies. • Prepare assigned sections of Annual Work and Financial Plans, Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, and Communications Plans. Programme Management and Oversight: • Track financial resources and support budget planning, monitoring, and revisions. • Development of work plans, progress reports, and program documentation. • Assist in identifying risks, challenges, and opportunities for program improvement and recommend mitigation strategies • Monitor project activities in the field and produce monthly implementation progress reports. • Identify and manage project risks, ensuring adherence to quality criteria, UNDP rules, and regulations. • Conduct field visits to monitor project locations and implementation progress. Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships: • Establish and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners, government officials, NGOs, private sector actors, and other stakeholders. • Facilitate inclusive participation of stakeholders in programme and project activities. Communication and Knowledge Management: • Develop communication and knowledge management products to enhance project visibility and impact. • Create social media content, press releases, and project briefs for stakeholder engagement. • Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned in energy, resilience, and gender-related projects.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Working in Teams

• Strong expertise in resource mobilization, proposal development, and donor en-gagement. • Demonstrated experience in facilitating stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and community outreach. • Experience in developing communication materials, including social media con-tent and knowledge management products. • Prior experience in energy, resilience, climate change, or gender-related projects is an asset. • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain knowledge management and guidance systems, ensuring effective monitoring and analysis of program devel-opment and implementation. • Proven experience in liaising with government agencies, international organizations, and other relevant partners to promote a coherent approach to development activities, ensuring alignment with national plans and priorities. • Skilled in providing substantive and practical support to senior leadership in imple-menting the mission's mandate, including carrying out analysis, offering advice, and drafting reports on emerging developments. • Experience in advising senior leadership on strategic decision-making, including the development and implementation of in-country strategies and the establishment of in-ter-agency networks for technical coordination. • Proficient in monitoring and evaluating actions implemented through various frame-works, ensuring efficient and effective substantive coordination support to senior lead-ership and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

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.

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