Dear All,
As you have experience in this industry, I would appreciate it if you could refer candidates to me for the following position(s)
(Job Description is attached below).
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
Fahad Jamil
Program Consultant
Career Pakistan
+92 345 530 0048
We are looking for a National Program Manager (Early Recovery) for
a Large International Organization
Position Title: National Program Manager (Early Recovery)
Sector: Development Sector
Company Type: Large International Organization
Department: Project Management
Position Location: Islamabad
Salary: About 300K or more — may vary
Essential Requirements:
— About 10 years (or more) work experience
— Recent experience in Development Sector
— Recent experience in International Organization OR International NGO OR Project funded by foreign/international donor
— Experience in Crisis/Disaster/Early Recovery/Post Crisis or related area (Development Sector work such as work related to the Pakistan 2010 flood disaster) preferred
Other requirements:
— Minimum Experience: 10 Years (A minimum of 10 years relevant
professional experience in programme management with specialized
experience in development, community restoration, capacity building
and livelihood activities in Early recovery/post crisis context.)
Job Description
The organization is supporting an Early Recovery Programme (ERP) in
Pakistan following the 2010 flood disaster. The Programme is designed
to serve as a crucial link between immediate short-term and
longer-term recovery and development activities. The Programme
includes three key outputs:
(1) Capacities of local institutions and flood affected communities
for recovery and protection of rights restored;
(2) Livelihoods of vulnerable flood-affected people stabilized and restored; and
(3) Basic and critical community infrastructure and services restored.
the organization has established a Programme Management Unit in
Islamabad, and requires a Early Recovery Programme Manager to provide
assistance in launching up-scaling programme activities.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Deputy Country
Director in charge of Programme and coordination with the Programme
Unit, the ER Programme Manager is responsible for the strategic
direction of the organization Pakistan Early Recovery Programme
activities from programme design through implementation. S/he will be
responsible for the overall coordination and management of both
programmatic and financial aspects of the projects implemented by the
organization Pakistan in the field of early recovery, which are being
funded by various donors. S/he will provide technical leadership to
the implementation of the programme, in coordination with Government,
international agencies, donors and other partners, to ensure that the
implemented programme will contribute to the broader national
strategy. S/he will supervise the early recovery programme and will be
supported by the projects’ staff.
III. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
· Programme planning, management, monitoring and oversight
· Policy advice and strategic technical guidance and leadership
· Building strategic partnerships and alliance
· Building knowledge and capacity
Programme planning, management, monitoring and oversight
· Through sound leadership and management, optimize the organizational
capacity to deliver efficiently the organization ER Programme in
Pakistan in compliance with the organization policy, rules and
regulations.
· Promote and maintain a suitable environment for teamwork within the
project team and with the the organization CO.
· Coordinate and supervise the overall management of the programme in
collaboration with national counterparts; review and approve planned
performance results for the programme managers and other project staff
and evaluate achievements and performance of project staff on regular
basis
· Oversee and manage programmatic and financial operations of the
early recovery programme in Pakistan;
· Support capacity development of project staff through promotion of
learning, implementation of internal programme oversight, quality
control and performance assessment.
· Conducts in-depth programmatic and performance analysis, identifying
and managing risks including initiating actions in consultations with
the organization senior management and country programme unit.
· Ensure regular information sharing, attendance at the national and
organization technical working groups, participation in coordination
groups and sharing of reports.
· Coordinate with corporate the organization services to ensure the
execution of budgets and expenditures is in conformity with the rules
and procedures of the organization to ensure that expected results are
achievedin a timely manner.
· Coordinate with corporate the organization services to ensure
administrative, financial and technical support are provided for
achievement of the programme results.
· Conduct periodic programme monitoring field visits and provide
technical and operational support and guidance to the personnel
working in the field, as required.
· Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports in line with the
organization corporate requirements and donor requirements.
· Ensure the quality of outputs and results with optimal monitoring
mechanisms; establish effective monitoring, information and reporting
systems.
· Ensure an efficient financial flow process within the framework of
the organization procedures and donor requirements.
· Ensure an efficient flow process for procurement management within
the framework of the organization and donor requirements.
· Ensure compliance with audit requirements and undertake follow-ups
to address gaps
Policy advice and strategic technical guidance and leadership
· Manage the overall strategic direction and provide leadership to the
organization Pakistan ER Programme, including the setting of programme
direction and identification of strategic priorities in line with the
relevant government counterparts.
· Be responsible for ownership and revision of strategic documents
such as Annual Work Plans as well the organization project documents
on early recovery.
· Work closely and coordinate with the Programme Unit in advising
responses to opportunities for resource mobilization in early
recovery, including overseeing the conceptualization and drafting
proposals.
· Ensure political support of government actors for the principles and
key objectives, planned outputs and results of the project.
· Provide Senior Management and Programme Unit with advice on
mainstreaming gender, good governance, capacity building, development
planning into implementation of early recovery related project
activities.
· Provide technical guidance to the organization and project staff,
and ensure technical support to government counterparts and
implementing partners.
· Contribute to the development of the organization’s strategy and
policy, the development of operational policies, procedures and tools.
· Coordinate activities and exchange information/ideas with other the
organization programmes to contribute to the achievement of overall
country programme objectives.
· In coordination with the organization Pakistan Country Office, be
responsible for optimal visibility of the organization in the field
and with the national partners.
Building strategic partnership and alliances
· Coordinate and build partnerships with national and provincial
government counterparts, agencies and other implementing partners
(IPs) to ensure transparent and efficient implementation of the
programme, and mobilizing appropriate acceleration and scale-up
efforts of the programme.
· Coordinate project activities with relevant donors and stakeholders
at the national level under the overall supervision of the the
organization Pakistan Senior Management and in close collaboration
with the Programme Unit, to contribute to achievement of overall
country programme objectives.
· Oversee the development of communication strategies with national
and provincial government and other stakeholders including donors
· Oversee and manage the selection of implementing partners through
open, transparent processes according to the organization’s corporate
policy and donor requirements.
· Coordinate and collaborate with clients, partners and stakeholders
to link and harmonize approaches and to promote common interests and
achievement of results, in accordance the organization’s Programme and
Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP)
· Coordinate the capacity assessment of IPs and develop action plans
to close identified gaps
· Harmonize reporting and accounting practices of IPs including
programme results, budgeting and financial key performance indicators.
Building Knowledge and Capacity
· Document lessons learned and best practices in the early recovery
programme/project development and implementation;
· Advocate for the organization with Government counterparts and
ensures access to best available expertise
· Facilitate capacity-building of national counterparts;
· Promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the country office
· Access global best practices, share them with other local and
international stakeholders and ensure their incorporation into the
early recovery programme and project design process;
· Provide any other necessary support in coaching, guidance for the
project staff that will boost their capacity to deliver results.
Required Skills
Corporate Competencies
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the organization’s values and
ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the organization
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes knowledge management in the organization and a learning
environment in the office through leadership and personal example
In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in
one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly
acquired skills
Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from
within and outside of the organization
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based
management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring
and evaluation of development projects
Ability to apply development theory to the specific country context to
identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging
situations
Management and Leadership
Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result
for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure, with
strong delivery orientation
Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills, and
strong experience writing reports.
Ability to travel to difficult areas.
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