Responsible to:

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Portfolio Head or Programme Director

Main Accountabilities:

·  Contribute to the growth of the teams’ and the Company’s consultancy business.

·  To assist in the development of solutions to client problems and provide technical and administrative support to projects dealing with Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management.

·  To work under the overall direction of the relevant programme director or portfolio leader and under the day-to-day supervision of project managers as required, in accordance with an agreed annual performance agreement including associated financial and other targets.

Specific responsibilities

As assigned by or agreed with the portfolio leader:

  • Support delivery of technical work on OPM consulting and other projects in support of developing country governments and international aid agencies, in accordance with required delivery deadlines and OPM quality and report writing standards.
  • Prepare expressions of interest and proposals for new work opportunities.
  • Work in close collaboration with other portfolios in the Pakistan team and contribute towards business development in Pakistan. 
  • Take an active role in exploring and developing new areas of work and new relationships.
  • Develop strong and effective working relationships with all other members of the portfolio, Programme and other OPM colleagues.
  • Participate, through programme meetings and by other means, in the general development of the work of the Portfolio, the Programme and the Company in general.
  • Take a proactive approach to on- and off-job personal and career development by working on projects in other OPM portfolio areas, keeping abreast of latest developments within the Portfolio and taking opportunities to attend training events as appropriate.
  • Prepare reports in line with the terms of reference for particular projects.
  • Proof-read, format and edit reports.
  • Organise workshops and other events related to project activities.
  • Comply with all internal policies processes and procedures including financial management systems.
  • Undertake other duties reasonably required by the portfolio leader, country director and programme director.

Qualifications &  Experience:

  • A Master’s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Management, Economics, Public Policy, Social Science, Development Studies or a related field.
  • Prior work experience of climate change and/or disaster risk policy, while not necessary will be a plus.
  • Experience of working with government officials and international agencies is a positive.
  • Experience of project management highly desirable.

 

Skills:

  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Ability to multi-task well and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Detail oriented.

Job Details

Industry:
Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Masters
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Experience:
3 Years - 5 Years
Apply Before:
Jun 25, 2017
Posting Date:
May 24, 2017

Oxford Policy Management Ltd.

Consultants · 11-50 employees - Islamabad

Oxford Policy Management is committed to helping low- and middle- income countries achieve growth and reduce poverty and disadvantage through public policy reform

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