Programme Coordinator GBV

 1.         KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Acts in the role of Programme Team Leader as specialist in the thematic area.
• Provide technical advice to CD/DCD in programme planning, implementation, programme budget management, partners’ management and evaluations in line with organization’s country and global policies/strategic plans.
• Manage diverse programme portfolios, develop innovative concepts and proposals to secure cooperation and support from external funding partners.
• Develop M&E framework that help in quality reporting and documentation needs of programmes. Contribute in development of Country Strategic Plan with focus on relevant thematic programme areas in coordination with CD/DCD and thematic advisors at HO.
• Supervise project teams (Sr. Programme Officers and Programme Officers) to ensure programme execution is consistent with planed Programme Framework Outcomes and the approved Country Strategic Plan.
• Identify capacity building needs of partners and provide required technical support to achieve desired programme results  
• Lead coordination and networking with local and international development agencies working in Pakistan and abroad to strengthening quality of relevant thematic programmes.
• Ensure quality and accountability of partners for efficient and effective use of financial resources.
• Assess programmes with conflict and gender sensitive lens to prevent any negative fallout of the supported interventions

2.         MAIN TASKS

• Develop and maintain good relationship with partners and donors and relevant Government Departments and networks to effectively represent organization at different national and international forums.
• Participate and facilitate conferences, seminars, training workshops, and meetings for selected technical subjects related to programmes.
• Review socio- economic data, reports and other relevant information to analyse its relevance with the country specific programme development plans and priorities.
• Take lead role in proposal and budget development processes for fundraising
• Lead and conduct capacity building workshops for partners on relevant thematic areas
• Identify areas of potential technical cooperation with Government and CSOs.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and international standards including adherence to Government policies and laws that impact the thematic programmes.
• Initiate and coordinate synergies within thematic programmes for integrated development and humanitarian interventions.
• Lead coordination for reporting processes of partners by providing them feedback to develop high quality reports and its timely submission to the donors/HO.

3.Qualifications & Experience Required
(Project-, team-, workgroup-leadership/coordination, facilitation, monitoring, relation building etc.)

• Masters’ degree preferably in Gender studies or social sciences
• Minimum 8 eight years’ experience of   in  GBV, human rights or other related fields
• Solid GBV experience and training in related areas.
• Good understanding of local conflict context, culture, vulnerable groups, and underlying socio-politico-economic situation
• Experience of developing program strategy, project proposal, and reports
• Good knowledge of different community structures
• Expertise in documentation of statistics print electronic and social media
• Knowledge and experience of advocacy campaign on social issues.
• Experience of developing gender considerations into M&E processes
• Physical ability to conduct regular field visits, reporting and project follow up work
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to define priorities
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Urdu and other local languages would be an advantage
• Willing to work in a team in the Department
• Comply with organizational Security routines, regulations and SOPs.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor or management.
• Changes in this job description will take place after discussions between employer and employee, and as a part of the annual performance review follow-up.

4.   Duration of Job:

• 1 year with possible renewable extension

5.   Feild Travel:

• Islamabad based job with upto 40% travel to the field

We are an equal opportunity employer. Dynamic and energetic women and people belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply. Only candidates with relevant experience and qualification should apply.