Project Support Officer

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.

Due to the worsening state of the environment and increasing pressure on natural resources, there is a need in Pakistan to introduce projects designed specifically to combat these issues. Keeping this in view, UNDP has implemented a project titled ‘Climate Promise’ and initiated climate resilience, which aims to improve the cooperation and resilience of local and regional stakeholders and provide technical assistance to government counterparts for effective implementation of Climate Change policies, Nationally Determined Contributions, and compliance to international conventions. This UNV assignment is a part of this initiative which focuses on SDG 13 related to Climate Action. Under this project, UNDP not only works with the government institutions of Pakistan, but also involves national and international public sector bodies. This project includes coordination with Ministry of Climate Change and provincial government institutions like Environmental Protection Agency, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. National Public bodies like Global Change Impact Studies Centre and National Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority and international organizations like Stockholm Environment Institute, and C40 are also in close collaboration with UNDP for this project.

Under the overall supervision of the project manager, the UNV will be responsible for the following tasks: • Follow-up with consultants on-boarded for this project on each of their progress • The UNV is expected to support the team in administration, resource mobilization and internal coordination in UNDP • Facilitate in drafting of quarterly and annual progress reports (QPRs/APRs) and internal reports whilst ensuring coordination between different units at UNDP. • Facilitate the project team in smooth coordination among UN agencies, Governmental organizations, and UN partners. • Provide technical assistance in implementing the project work plan activities. • Support the project team in organizing and coordinating for meetings with other teams and external bodies (UN Agencies, Government, Civil Society, etc.) • Liaising and communicating with stakeholders as required to support the operation of an effective and efficient organization of workshops/events/conferences/series of meetings and training. • Coordinate logistics for program events, workshops, and meetings, including venue booking, and travel arrangement services. • Monitor project activities, expenditures, and resource utilization against planned targets and budgets. • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to internal team and stakeholders. • Monitor program activities against established indicators and targets to assess progress and performance. • Assist in the drafting of progress reports to be submitted to donors. • Assist in drafting the ToRs (Terms of References), internal reports, and other documents as needed. • Assist in reviewing concept notes and proposal writing.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment. • Planning and Organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

development organizations, or UN is an asset • Excellent oral and written skills, drafting, formulation, and reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Good understanding of Environmental issues and Climate Change in the region

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.