Provincial Coordinator

Reports to:

• ISD Advisor, Islamabad

Classification:

• Regular Full-time
• Duty Station: Sindh & Punjab

Grade Level:

• Midlevel

Directs:

• District (10) ISD Coordinators

Summary: Provincial coordinator will work closely with provincial departments of health, population welfare, LHW Program and other relevant stakeholders / departments to assure provincial implementation of DAFPA-PSD models. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and holds review sessions to observe progress against objectives of the project. Provides backstopping and facilitate district teams in the province in their implementation.

Key Job Outcomes:

1. Meeting Coordination and Facilitation: Coordinates, organizes and facilitates one-to-one meetings with key stakeholders to develop follow-up action plans. Invites all stakeholders and ensure their participation in meetings.

Coordinates international and national level visits to the province and organizes meetings of the delegation(s) with the project stakeholders in the province.

1. Forums and Committees: Works with different forums, including local NGOs and SRHR stakeholders on policy-specific dialogues. Works with the provincial TAG committee and provincial coordinators to update them regarding project activities. Participates in partner oversight committee meetings and arranges individual interactions with them.
   1. Workshop Coordination: Organizes and conducts orientation, inception and dissemination workshops related to project activities in the province.
   2. Maintaining Project Champion Relationships: Coordinates and interacts with family planning champions to ensure their participation in working groups and advocate with stakeholders for FP initiatives.
   3. Status Reports: Prepares and submit reports as required with regular time frequency by Programs Department.
   4. Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams
   5. District Coordination: Coordinates with project District ISD Coordinators to facilitate them in their activities, especially those that need provincial support
   6. Inter Provincial Travel: Visit project districts, on an agreed frequency, for better district liaison and coordination
   7. Data Management: Will ensure data is made available to the province on agreed time frames and is then processed and shared with ISD Advisor. Should be able to analyze the data in real time for performance management of the districts.

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Strategies on Policy Issues: Foundational skills in strategic communications with the public sector, private organizations and policy makers about relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to SRHR.
• Advocacy: Foundational advocacy skills with specific advocacy assignments and tasks in the development sector projects.
• Donor Relationships: Ability to work with donors and their respective systems, particularly UNFPA.
• Country Specific Public Health System: Foundational knowledge of countries’ public health systems.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned program, including program strategies and indicators.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Project Management Planning and Management: Ability to plan and manage cross- functional initiatives.
• Analysis and Sound Judgement: Foundational analytical and trouble shooting skills. Ability to make sound judgments. Ability to improve processes, promote excellence and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Languages: Proven ability to write and speak using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media. Ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels. Ability to speak across a range of technical issues within individual’s area of expertise.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Demonstrated commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices