Project Support Associate

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Overview

Support project activities on climate resilience and sustainability.

You have:

• Experience in project management and support activities.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Proficiency in data collection and report preparation.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and events with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in logistics, procurement, and financial processes.
• Proficient in MS Office software packages (Word, Excel, etc.).

Contract

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

Under its Climate Resilience Programme (CRP), UNDP aims to improve the cooperation and resilience of local and regional stakeholders to the threats and risks posed by climate change through capacity building, sustainable interventions, inclusive and equitable development, strengthened partnerships and community mobilization and awareness. The proposed project will provide assistance and support to the Government of Pakistan and its partners in the field of environmental sustainability and increased resilience to climate change at the national, provincial and local levels. The CRP aims to not only provide technical assistance to government counterparts for the effective implementation of climate change policies, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), NAP and SDGs targets and compliance with international conventions but will also contribute to enhancing the resilience of institutions and communities through the implementation of various mitigation and adaptation initiatives.

The CRP will serve as an umbrella to park some of the bilateral funding generated through this project under multiple thematic areas under Climate Change. The CRP will also create opportunities for advocacy and to promote awareness and regional cooperation on climate action, especially with local communities and partners by building capacities of key stakeholders in the sustainable management of vital resources and key NDC sectors, i.e., Energy, Water, Agriculture, Forestry and other Land-use, Biodiversity, Protected Areas etc. The programme is aligned with the priorities outlined in the Nationally Determined Contributions, National Climate Change Policy, National Adaptation Plan, Long Term Vision (LTV) Sustainable Development Goals, Vision 2025 Pillar IV: Energy, Water and Food Security, Strategic Plan (2022-2025) and importantly, the Country Programme Document for Pakistan 2023-2027. Moreover, the project will mainly implement supporting MoCC&EC on the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) while serving as the NPAP secretariat to catalyze collective action in Pakistan to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable alternatives.

He/she will report to the Project Manager CRP, with overall oversight/supervision Resilience, Environment and Climate Change Unit (RECCU). He/she will perform the following duties:

• Provide technical support for planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities. • Support the coordination of activities as approved in the Annual Work Plan. • Assist in developing proposals, terms of reference, concept notes, activity briefs, talking points, and presentations for various stakeholders. • Contribute to overall reporting by collecting and collating data from stakeholders into structured reports. • Track project progress through reports, field visits, evidence collection, activity reports, visual data, and community engagement. • Facilitate effective project management and collaboration between partners and unit for project planning and implementation. • Act as a liaison to ensure seamless coordination between the partners and UNDP in project implementation. • Organize and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and manage associated logistics. • Support coordination among unit teams, stakeholders, and partners for documentation and periodic reporting. • Assist in logistics, procurement, and financial aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. • Prepare financial and administrative documents related to project implementation. • Provide organizational support for events such as roundtables, workshops, training sessions, and working meetings. • Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and ensures proactive engagement with stakeholders and teams for effective project implementation. • Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, ensuring clear roles and accountability within the team. • Effectively conveys complex and conceptual ideas in a clear and concise manner, tailored to different audiences.

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

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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