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Humanitarian Specialist

Strengthening Participatory Organization Verified

Islamabad , Pakistan

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Posted Dec 25, 2022 928 views

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The main objective of this post is to provide technical support and backstopping to ensure smooth compliance of the DPRD/SPO policy framework and donor requirements for effective, efficient and transparent delivery of emergency/early recovery and long-term rehabilitation projects across the country.

 Job Responsibilities:      

  • Act as main focal point in DPRD for all the humanitarian actions going on across the country.
  • Custodian/care taker of all the databases, information, archives of emergency/early recovery projects
  • Provide overall value addition for transparency, efficient and effective implementation of humanitarian assistance actions across the country.
  • Regularly visit project sites, conduct interviews with project team and recommends areas of improvement during project implementation.
  • Be a part of hiring process of project teams across the regions as and when required.
  • Be a part of procurement process of relief assistance/services.
  • Plan and conduct monitoring visits to projects and establish effective feedback mechanism, complaint recording and handling mechanisms, grievances settling mechanisms during the execution of project activities.
  • Provide technical input to project teams for developing clear, realistic and achievable work plans for CFW, CASH GRATNS, WATSAN Surveys and Shelter Assessment visits.
  • Help and guide regional management in preparing concept notes and draft proposals for funding as and when required.
  • Continuously scan/assess the context and adapt the program and team composition as required by the context.
  • Gather and manage program information effectively, ensure accurate, easily accessible records maintenance and filing by program team members. 
  • Monitor the impact of work on the people and report output indicators of all aspect of work and agree on strategy within the program for monitoring.
  • Closely liaison with project monitoring team for ensuring the project teams meeting their deadlines and achieving their targets.
  • Frequent travel of project areas across Pakistan for ensuring quality and efficiency as per project agreements with INGOs and donors.
  • Regular reporting of project progress to Head Office, INGOs and other Donors.
  • Be a part of hiring process of project teams across the regions as and when required.
  • Be a part of procurement process of relief assistance/services.
  • Any other assignment as and when required.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Promote knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the organization
  • Coordinate and provide technical assistance for all relevant offices
  • Adhere to SPO policies and promote participatory culture and demonstrate SPO’s values
  • Lead programme planning and review meetings on a monthly, quarterly and Annual basis and as and when required
  • Participate in professional development training as identified and approved by the Supervisor
  • Carry out any other task as assigned by the supervisor

Desired experience and competencies:

  • Experience of working with NGO, INGO or UN agencies, with profound understanding of humanitarian issues and challenges in Pakistan.
  • Must be a team player and able to work with multi cultural and ethnic teams.
  • Interpersonal communication, gender sensitivity, effective writing skills, computer literacy and knowledge of latest information and communication technologies.
  • Able to work independently
  • Proven record of meeting staunch and tight deadlines. 

Please Note:

  • Candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified.
  • Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Ready to work immediately.
  • SPO strongly prohibits Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), accordingly; candidate background and reference check will be conducted.

Skills

Project Management Skills Communication Skills Reporting Skills Team Management Skills DRR Skills

Job Details

Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area:
Field Operations
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Contract
Job Location:
Islamabad, Pakistan
Gender:
No Preference
Age:
25 - 45 Years
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
Social Sciences/humanitarian studies
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
3 Years (Experience in development sector, DRR experience is desired)
Apply Before:
Jan 01, 2023
Posting Date:
Dec 25, 2022

Work Environment

Supervisor’s gender:
Female
Percentage of female coworkers:
20-29%

Strengthening Participatory Organization

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