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Education Requirements:
Advance University degree (preferably Ph.D.) in Social Sciences, or other relevant fields with specialization in social and public policy/Gender development.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of seven 10-12 years of practical working experience in the areas related to social protection and public policy and government and development areas of child (health, education, nutrition, poverty).
- Good technical expertise and understanding of the vision, identification of areas of work, goals, strategic objectives, key partners of UNICEF
- Familiarity with Pakistan social protection in terms of health, education and nutrition landscape its challenges, loopholes and potential way forward.
- Understanding of national/international Agreements where Pakistan is signatory (social protection context).
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of Pakistan’s Social Protection mechanism, systems, policies and programs system and overall understanding of Ministry of Planning and Development and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund working style.
- Proven experience of stakeholders’ engagement / consultations in all provinces and regions of Pakistan.
- Knowledge of best practices in social protection and key areas/ entry points.
Job Description:
- Provide overall leadership and technical guidance for the project implementation as per approved design; monitoring and ensuing timely submission of reports;
- Development of Work plan and its implementation
- Link between UNICEF, provincial, federal institutions and project team to lead the project scoping and policy formulation
- S/he will be responsible to work in close coordination with UNICEF and other governmental institutions involved
- Regularly check the implementation progress
- Act as overall chief of Administration, Accounts and Finance of BISE;
- Be responsible for policy implementation
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Good knowledge of use of computer tools and methods required for strategy implementation/ creation
- Good inter-personal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise and meaningful manner
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Skills
Job Details
Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p
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