job in UN WOMEN | Communication and Advocacy Manager - NCSW

Job Title:  Communication and Advocacy Manager - NCSW
Total Position:  1
Department:  Programme
Job Type:  Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Masters
Degree Title:  Masters Degree or equivalent in Social Science or related fields
Career Level:  Middle Level
Minimum Experience:  5 Years(practical experience on legal policy research, analysis, and advice.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 26, 2011
Posted On:  May 12, 2011

Job Description

Under the guidance of Chairperson of NCSW, the Communications and Advocacy Manager will implement the plans and activities falling under the Advocacy and Campaigning section of the Program. His/her main role is to lead the Communication and Advocacy section of NCSW, ensuring smooth functioning of program related activities, consistency and professional handling of media and campaigns and constant evaluation and readjustment of the activities to take into account changes in the operating environment as and when needed.
More specifically, the Communication and Advocacy Manager will have the following duties and responsibilities:
· Spearhead the development , implementation and management of NCSW Advocacy and Communications Strategy with particular attention to production of publications and information products (including audio-visual products), events and the NCSW Program Strategy areas;
· Assist and guides the Regional Consultants/team(s), foster collaboration within the team, NCSW programme staff, and with other government Agencies and donors on the issues that NCSW is taking up for advocacy and campaign at any particular time of the year;
· Contribute to the coordination, development and implementation of key related events, including international and regional conferences, consultation meetings, public meetings, seminars etc. ;
· Undertake a range of external and internal writing assignments e.g.: press releases, statements, fact sheets, Qamp; As, newsletters, briefing documents, key messages and any other writing assignments as required.
· Analyze particular issue- related stakeholders’ communication needs and develop capacity building events for them;
· In collaboration with NCSW Communications and Advocacy team, design communication materials for the different targets and groups through different media;
· Work with the web producer to develop content for the web site related to events, Special Advocates and as necessary
· Build network linkages/rapport with the different media channels, high-profile figures and celebrities relations for smooth positioning of the Advocacy campaign;
· Organize press conferences and briefings with NCSW officials.
· Carry out any other tasks as requested by the Chairperson.

Required Skills

Education

Masters Degree or equivalent in Social Science or related fields

Experience
A minimum of 5 years of practical experience on legal policy research, analysis, and advice.
Experience in gender work and deep understanding of the issues of women in Pakistan.
Work experience with the government and understanding of its institutional processes will be an extra advantage
Maturity to work harmoniously with persons of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds; and ability to work under conditions of extreme pressure and difficult living conditions.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team.

Skills
Good computer skills in Window environment, knowledge of Internet communications and command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Strong analytical, writing and communication skills

Language Requirements
Fluency in English (knowledge of local language is an asset) and Urdu.

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job in WHO | World Health Organization | Polio Laboratory Assistant (Environmental Surveillance)

Job Title:  Polio Laboratory Assistant (Environmental Surveillance)
Total Position:  1
Department:  Health, Safety & Enviornment
Job Type:  Special Services Agreement (SSA) ( firstshift )
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Bachelors
Career Level:  SSA Level-3
Minimum Experience:  10 Years(•More than 10 years experience of working with cell culture techniques like (1) o Preparation of different cell culture media used for viral culture (2) o Propagation of different cell lines and sub-culture maintenance (3) o Preparation of cell banking, cell line preservation, storage and recovery)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Required Travel:  Not Required
Salary Range:  PKR. 25,000 to 30,000/month
Apply By:  May 31, 2011
Posted On:  May 16, 2011

Job Description

Terms of Reference
Polio Laboratory Assistant (Environmental Surveillance)
Under the overall supervision of the WHO representative, the incumbent is expected to undertake the following duties:
· Routine work of cell Culture laboratory
· Preparation of cell culture growth media and cell lines used for isolation of viruses
· Preservation, storage and revival of cell lines
· Maintain sterility of cell culture reagents and media
· Maintaining the tidiness of the laboratory and observe the good laboratory practices
· Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the supervisor
Experience:
The candidate should have
· More than 10 years experience of working with cell culture techniques like;
o Preparation of different cell culture media used for viral culture
o Propagation of different cell lines and sub-culture maintenance
o Preparation of cell banking, cell line preservation, storage and recovery

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job in UNODC | Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Total Position:  1
Department:  UNODC
Job Type:  Service Contract (SC) ( firstshift )
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Masters
Degree Title:  Master Degree/Graduate or equivalent would be desirable
Career Level:  SB 4
Minimum Experience:  5 Years
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 18, 2011
Posted On:  Apr 24, 2011

Job Description

BackgroundThe UNODC Country Office for Pakistan (COPAK) is tasked with assisting Pakistan through its recently developed Country Programme with a focus on needs related to illicit trafficking and border management, criminal justice and drug demand reduction and HIV. In order to efficiently monitor and evaluate outputs of the activities implemented by the, UNODC Pakistan requires the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Associate with experience in M&E, creation of ROI, research and creation of reports.
Assignment ObjectiveThe position will provide M&E services for the office and identify on recurring basis the external (stakeholder based) and measurable outcomes of activities under each sub-programme. The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will report to the Deputy Representative and support the Sub-programme Advisors in controlling M&E aspects for each sub-programme.
Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
1.Identify under each sub-programme and each cluster of outputs the data streams required to create a recurring M&E process.
2.Assist Sub-programme Advisors and output managers (previously called Project Managers) in developing a customized data collection process for the relevant outputs.
3.Maintain and manage a centralized repository of data (created on MS Access) which will be accessible to all office staff.
4.Manage process for the creation of consolidated reports on annual, quarterly and ad hoc basis for:
a.Internal UN Reports: ProFi, FOML, UN General Reports
b.External GOP Reports: Programme Governance Committee (PGC), Technical Working Groups (TWG), Development Assistance Database, reporting to various line ministries.
c.External Donor Reports (current seven reporting formats)
5.Integrate COPAK M&E process and system with ProFi Monthly Activity Reports.
6.Provide integration of COPAK M&E data streams for donor required reports.
Expected Deliverables
1.Up-to-date information on the impact and outcomes of the activities of UNODC COPAK. This information will be displayed in data streams and metrics.
2.Reports and summaries on each sub-programme which are updated on regular basis and complemented with narrative analysis.
3.All required reports under Point 4 of responsibilities created and published up to expectations.

Required Skills

Qualifications and Experience

A degree in statistics or public policy with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience with international organization is a requirement.
Significant (2-5 years) experience in a research capacity. Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English, with good statistical skills.
Previous M&E work (published or un-published) in the field of health, education or government management would be advantageous.
Proficiency in the use of information technology (word processing, spreadsheets and data management). Must know how to use MS Access.

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job in UNICEF | Programme Assistant

job in UNICEF | Programme Assistant

Job Title:  Programme Assistant
Total Position:  1
Department:  UNFPA
Job Type:  Fixed Term App (FTA)
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Matriculation
Degree Title:  Bachelor’s degree in public health, population, economics, demography and /or other related social sciences field is preferable
Career Level:  GS-5
Minimum Experience:  5 Years(Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience in social sector/programme development would be an asset.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 16, 2011
Posted On:  May 3, 2011

Job Description

Organizational Context

Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Representative and in partnership with the program team, as a member of the CO management services team, the Programme Assistant provides functional leadership in Programme Unit in administrative, monitoring, and financial controls of UNFPA Country Programme.
The Programme Assistant applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issue.

He/she delivers quality programme support services to principally internal but also external clients, mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. He/she is client and results-oriented in service of the country programme.
Results-oriented Functional Statements

• Supports efficient utilization and monitoring of all core and non-core programme resources according to established financial rules, regulations and guidelines.Produces necessary financial reports and analysis required for effective performance management.
• Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects, by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the government, assists in drafting project documents and workplans and prepares tables and statistical data.
• Utilizes corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software Atlas (PeopleSoft) effectively and extensively to monitor programme and Annual Work Plan (AWP) budgets and expenditures, and follows guidelines to prepare revisions as necessary.Produce periodic and ad hoc programme status reports for management.
• Understands programme policies and procedures, particularly related to National Execution (NEX).As needed, trains programme staff of the implementing partners to improve financial reporting and reduce funds disbursement turnaround time, effectively contributing in increasing funds utilization and implementation rate.This may require project visits.
• Assists in identification and formulation of development cooperation programmes and projects, and participates in the preparation of draft project documents.
• Assist in monitoring progress of programme Annual Work Plans (AWP) and ensures quarterly advances and resulting expenditures are in line with Outputs, Activities, and Tasks outlined in it.
• Follow up with implementation partners for the timely submission of FACE.
• Maintains up to date information on programme activities and contributes to preparation of status and progress reports.
• Serves as repository of programme-related donor cost-sharing agreements, quarterly progress reports, monitoring visit reports etc. and other files.Ensures all programme documents are filed and stored according to the organizations Global Filing System.
• Performs any other tasks as required.

Required Skills

Corporate Competencies-
Values

Integrity/Commitment to mandate acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken, demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPAs mandate and to the organizational vision.
Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means; learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others; actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.
Valuing diversity demonstrates an international outlook; appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity; takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences; observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.
Managing relationships
Working in teams works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives; actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
Communicating information and ideas delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner; participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information; frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.
Conflict and self-management manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict, expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.
Working with people
Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team; knows his/her limitations and strength; welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest feedback to colleagues and superiors; seeks new challenges and assignments, and exhibits a desire to learn; accepts responsibility for personal performance, participates in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.
Personal leadership and effectiveness
Analytical and strategic thinking uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data; demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities, which have a strategic impact on results; anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.
Results orientation/commitment to excellence strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence, takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.
Appropriate and transparent decision-making makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions; inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

Computer skills
High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience in ERP software preferred; competency in using mail client softwares, including web-based mail; Internet browsing; other current applications
Language
Fluency in English and Urdu; sound knowledge of other UN languages desirable

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job in UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization | Project Officer - Disaster Risk Reduction in Education

job in UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization | Project Officer - Disaster Risk Reduction in Education

 

Job Title:  Project Officer - Disaster Risk Reduction in Education
Total Position:  1
Department:  Education
Job Type:  Service Contract (SC)
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Masters
Career Level:  Professional
Minimum Experience:  3 Years
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 18, 2011
Posted On:  May 10, 2011

Job Description

The incumbent will execute the following tasks and responsibilities under the overall guidance of the Line Manager and in close cooperation with National Disaster Management Authority, Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Provincial Department of Education and other key stakeholders in school safety work.
1. Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities related to One UN DRM in provinces, Capital District Administration and Development Division, and FATA in close coordination and collaboration with relevant government stakeholders.
2. Assist in the integration of disaster risk reduction into provincial education policies and plans.
3. Assist in advocating and raising awareness on DRR issues at the provincial level.
4. Develop and maintain excellent collaboration and coordination with One UN participating agencies, I/NGOs and government counterparts to maximize impact of interventions of One UN Programme and assist in creating thematic network of organizations as well as updating of school safety intervention matrix (database).
5. Prepare contracts for implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction in Education by stakeholders and monitor implementation ensuring quality outputs for such interventions.
6. Follow up on the work done by UNESCO in the field of DRR to ensure continuity and sustainability.
7. Assist in programme development and resource mobilization for DRR in education.
8. Ensure visibility of the work being carried out by the UN and the UNESCO.
9. Carry out any other DRR related tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

Required Skills

1.Masters degree from a recognized university in a relevant field.

2.At least 3 years of extensive work experience in disaster risk reduction, mitigation and prevention.

3.Good understanding of disaster risks issues in education.

4.Excellent ability to write and communicate in English and Urdu.

5.Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point.

6.Prior relevant work experience of UN will be an asset.

7.Pro-active and initiator.

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job in United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) | Local Security Assistant (LSA) Operations

job in United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) | Local Security Assistant (LSA) Operations

 

Job Title:  Local Security Assistant (LSA) Operations
Total Position:  1
Department:  UNDSS
Job Type:  Fixed Term App (FTA)
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Matriculation
Degree Title:  Secondary Education. A postgraduate degree from a recognized university is desirable but is not a requirement
Career Level:  GS-6
Minimum Experience:  6 Years(6 years of relevant experience. Prior experience with the UN system or an International NGO working in a coordination/ Liaison context is desirable.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  Apr 27, 2011
Posted On:  Apr 14, 2011

Job Description

This post is the most senior out of four Local Security Assistants in the SIOC. The other three are presently not fixed term. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA), Chief SIOC or Security Operations Officer, the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of all duties within the 24/7 operations of the Security Information Operations Centre (SIOC) with emphasis on assisting in all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country.


Maintain Staff Tracking – SIOC will be responsible for maintaining all staff tracking records including, both external and internal travel clearances, duty travel and travel on leave.
- Receive staff tracking (email / travel plan, leave request form) and ensure the information is correct and entered into the database as required.
- Check for duplication of information

Process information as outlined below.

External Clearances
- Receive security clearance request
- Verify form has all required information.
- Be fully aware of current Movement Standard Operation Procedures and verify the movement meets MOSS standards
- Ensure clearance is authorized by designated signatory.
- Add external SC to tracking database.
- Notify person requesting of the disposition of the SC and if authorized forward a copy of the latest security advisory for the country.
- Ensure the recipient is aware of the requirement to report for a security briefing on arrival.
- In conjunction with Operations Officer, Chief SIOC, arrange security orientation briefings weekly for incoming staff
- During security briefing ensure newcomers fill in personal data sheet and add info to the database.

Internal Clearances
- Receive internal security clearance request
- Verify form contains all required information.
- Be fully aware of current Movement Standard Operation Procedures and verify the movement meets MOSS standards
- Ensure clearance is authorized by designated signatory.
- Add internal SC to tracking database.
- Notify person requesting if the SC has been authorized
- During security briefing ensure new comers fill in personal data sheet and add info to the database.
- Provide communication tracking during the internal movement.
- Provide any assistance required during the internal movement.
- Confirm safety of UN staff following completion of mission

- Security Information – Maintenance of Security Information Database
- Review newspapers and selected websites daily for information
- Stay Alert for the latest and breaking news in the region and worldwide using different media sources (Monitor news 24/7).
- Report to Operations Officer, Chief SIOC, CSA, and DSA immediately concerning significant security information.
- Follow up on all security incidents to conclusion.
- Prepare detailed report as quickly as possible for Operations Officer, Chief SIOC.
- Take chronological notes of any significant incident.
- Under the direction of the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC send SMS messages containing important security incidents to Agency heads and Security Officers.
- Draft more detailed report to be forwarded by email to Agency Heads, Security officers and UN Headquarters.
- Translate into English reports received from any government security agencies and add details to the security information database.
- Verify with Pakistan Security Forces through direct lines reports of security incidents received through the media or from reports directly to the SIOC.
- Assist Operations Officer, Chief SIOC in the preparation of detailed reports on security incidents, adding maps where necessary.
- Assist Operations Officer, Chief SIOC in the preparation of weekly security reports and routine security correspondence.
- Maintain a record of security incidents in the security Information database.
- Print statistics as required for Quarterly Incident Reports and ICSC Surveys.
- Assist the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC in the preparation of security briefings and conduct these briefings as required.

SMS System
- Create specific notification groups for the computerized SMS notification system.
- Check & update on a daily basis (Log in from the configuration to validate the users and ensure there is no malfunction in the System).
- Ensure cell phone numbers for each notification group are updated daily from cell numbers in the personnel database.
- Create notification lists from staff identified as living in the immediate vicinity of an incident.
- Prepare SMS messages for review by the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC.
- Send messages to recipients on authority of the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC.
- Send specific messages to agency staff on request of Heads of Agencies.

GIS Mapping system

- Meet with new UN staff members to determine locations of residences on GIS mapping/satellite image system.
- Be knowledgeable in methods used to verify the location of staff residences and train drivers as necessary.
- Update verified information on the GIS mapping system, obtain location coordinates and enter in the personnel database.
- Link GIS mapping system to Personnel Database.
- Initiate security zones based on the number of UN staff living in each area.
- Produce notification trees based on location of staff members to each other in each zone.
- Immediately following a change in each zone, forward the new map and notification table to the appropriate zone warden.
- Initiate queries to identify staff living in any defined radius to a security incident.
- Set up SMS group to immediately notify the selected group on authority of the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC.
- Be familiar with the operation of GPS and the methodology of downloading information directly from GPS to the GIS mapping system.
- Provide training on GPS use to agencies as required.

UN Staff Safety & Security

- Provide assistance to staff members in Pakistan on 24/7 basis in any emergency.
- Maintain up-to-date phone numbers for all emergency organizations in Pakistan including security, fire, medical, etc.
- Assist in the provision of emergency assistance to staff moving through areas in which elevated phases have been declared.
- Maintain direct contact with the UN appointed medical staff and be prepared to assist them in their response to any emergency


Communication Operations

- Be familiar with the operation of VHF and HF radios, as well as Iridium, Thuraya and Mini M satellite phones.
- Maintain radio contact (VHF/HF radios) with all stations and vehicles in the United Nations radio network(s).
- Ensure efficient communication and information flow for all units and agencies in accordance with the United Nations standards and the government regulations.
- Record all communications in written and electronic form and report them to the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC and Head of agency as required.
- During Convoy tracking, report any incident or emergency to the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC and the Head of Agency as required
- Keep all communications sent or received by UN staff members strictly confidential.
- Ensure radio discipline. Monitor voice and data transmission on the UN radio network in order to maintain strict radio protocol, and correct any misuse of the radio procedures, including the use of call signs, English language, proper radio keywords etc.
- Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests and advise the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC of any fault in telecommunication network in order to ensure that security operation standards are met.
- As required, conduct radio checks for all United Nations agencies with the purpose of ensuring both the safety of UN staff and the proper functioning of handheld VHF radios.
- During radio checks, record any areas in which UN staff are experiencing difficulties transmitting or receiving.
- Update the call sign lists of handheld radio holders/mobile radios and other UN staff.

Communication Operations

- Be familiar with the operation of VHF and HF radios, as well as Iridium, Thuraya and Mini M satellite phones.
- Maintain radio contact (VHF/HF radios) with all stations and vehicles in the United Nations radio network(s).
- Ensure efficient communication and information flow for all units and agencies in accordance with the United Nations standards and the government regulations.
- Record all communications in written and electronic form and report them to the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC and Head of agency as required.

- During Convoy tracking, report any incident or emergency to the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC and the Head of Agency as required
- Keep all communications sent or received by UN staff members strictly confidential.
- Ensure radio discipline. Monitor voice and data transmission on the UN radio network in order to maintain strict radio protocol, and correct any misuse of the radio procedures, including the use of call signs, English language, proper radio keywords etc.
- Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests and advise the Operations Officer, Chief SIOC of any fault in telecommunication network in order to ensure that security operation standards are met.
- As required, conduct radio checks for all United Nations agencies with the purpose of ensuring both the safety of UN staff and the proper functioning of handheld VHF radios.
- During radio checks, record any areas in which UN staff are experiencing difficulties transmitting or receiving.
- Update the call sign lists of handheld radio holders/mobile radios and other UN staff.

Other Responsibilities

- Attend training sessions or meetings as required.
- Maintain Office equipment as required.
- Operate Digital Sender as required.
- Perform any other duty assigned by the CSA, DSA or Operations Officer, Chief SIOC.
- Must be fullyconversant with the following documentation and be prepared to answer questions on any concerns related to the following:
a. Field security Handbook (with the advice of the CSA, DSA, Operations Officer, Chief SIOC)
b. Movement Control Standard Operating Procedures.
c. MOSS requirements relation to Vehicle Movement
d. All other security SOPs

Required Skills

Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organizations core values Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity

Planning and Organizing Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Creativity Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas

Teamwork Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Communication Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

Client Orientation Considers clients point of views; establishes and maintains trust and respect of
client community

Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
Possession of a valid drivers license
Ability to travel
Physically fit
Experience in computer programming/data base management/GIS mapping will be considered an asset
Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operations will be considered an asset;

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job in UNDP | United Nations Development Programme | Finance Clerk

job in UNDP | United Nations Development Programme | Finance Clerk

 

Job Title:  Finance Clerk
Total Position:  1
Department:  Finance
Job Type:  Fixed Term App (FTA)
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Matriculation
Degree Title:  Secondary education. Specialized training in finance desirable.
Career Level:  GS-4
Minimum Experience:  4 Years(4 years of relevant accounting and financial experience at national level is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 24, 2011
Posted On:  May 11, 2011

Job Description

Organizational Context


Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Analyst/Specialist, the Finance Clerk supports the provision of financial services in large COs ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Clerk promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Finance Clerk works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations staff in the country office and with UNDP HQ staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures
Provide accounting and administrative support
Support knowledge building and sharing

1. Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
Provision of inputs to elaboration of workplans

2. Provide accounting and administrative support, focusing on achievement of the following results:Assistance in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for NEX projects; payment execution.
Processing of financial documentation (vouchers, supporting documents, telephone invoices, etc.) and maintaining internal expenditures control system by ensuring that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims, monthly payment orders (MPOs) and other entitlements are duly processed.

Provision of information for reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures (incl. MIP) and potential funding problems.
Follow-up with other United Nations agencies for information relating to payments.
Preparation of routine correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports in accordance with CO SOP.
Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources.
Maintenance of the proper filing system for financial records and documents.

3. Support knowledge building and sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on Finance.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Required Skills

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to UNDPs mission, vision and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability


Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to Finance, screening, collecting and preparation of documentation, data input, transactions tracking, filing, provision of information
Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard
Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations
Strong IT skills
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system

Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure


UNDP Accounting and Finance Training and certification

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job in UNDP | United Nations Development Programme | National Programme Manager - Early Recovery

  job in UNDP | United Nations Development Programme | National Programme Manager - Early Recovery

Job Title:  National Programme Manager - Early Recovery
Total Position:  1
Department:  Project Management
Job Type:  Temporary Appointment (TA) ( firstshift )
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Masters
Degree Title:  Masters Degree in social and economic development, social sciences, or other relevant field.
Career Level:  NOD
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.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 26, 2011
Posted On:  May 9, 2011

Job Description

UNDP 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. UNDP 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 UNDP 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 UNDP 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, UN 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 UNDP ER Programme in Pakistan in compliance with UNDP policy, rules and regulations.
· Promote and maintain a suitable environment for teamwork within the project team and with the UNDP 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 UNDP senior management and country programme unit.
· Ensure regular information sharing, attendance at the national and UN technical working groups, participation in coordination groups and sharing of reports.
· Coordinate with corporate UNDP services to ensure the execution of budgets and expenditures is in conformity with the rules and procedures of UNDP to ensure that expected results are achievedin a timely manner.
· Coordinate with corporate UNDP 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 UNDP 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 UNDP procedures and donor requirements.
· Ensure an efficient flow process for procurement management within the framework of UNDP 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 UNDP 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 UNDP 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 UNDP 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 UNDP programmes to contribute to the achievement of overall country programme objectives.
· In coordination with UNDP Pakistan Country Office, be responsible for optimal visibility of UNDP in the field and with the national partners.
Building strategic partnership and alliances
· Coordinate and build partnerships with national and provincial government counterparts, UN 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 UNDP 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 UNDP’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 UNDP’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 UNDP 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 UNs values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
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 UNDP 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 UNDP

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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job in UNDP | United Nations Development Programme | Individual Consultant for Review of One UN Joint Programme DRM

Job Title:  Individual Consultant for Review of One UN Joint Programme DRM
Total Position:  1
Department:  One UN Joint Programme DRM
Job Type:  Contract for Individual Consultant (CIC)
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Bachelors
Degree Title:  Master Degree in Social Sciences, Development Management, Disaster Management,
Career Level:  Consultant
Required Experience:  8 Years - 15 Years(8-15 years of experience in DRM, social mobilization and development in a rural development context in Pakistan.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 23, 2011
Posted On:  May 16, 2011

Job Description

Country:Pakistan, Islamabad
Description of the assignment: Short-Term Consultant
Project name:One UNDRM Programme
Period of assignment/services (if applicable): three weeks (May and June 2011)
Under the above Programme, UNDP would like to hire the services of an Individual Consultant for a period of three weeks to achieve the deliverables as per the following TOR. Based on your CV you will be short-listed as one of the potential candidates for the subject assignment. You are kindly requested to please send us your Technical and Financial Proposals mentioning the lump sum cost for subject consultancy on the following address: Your proposal should reach to the undersigned latest by 23 May 2011.
Ijaz Hussain, Deputy Manager Procurement
4th Floor Serena Business Complex, G-5, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: ijaz.hussain@undp.org
Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to Shiraz Ali Shah, Programme Officer, UNDP at shiraz.ali@undp.org
Background and Context Delivering as One (DaO) is response of the UN to the global reform process on aid effectiveness. It builds on the reform agenda set by UN members’ states, which aims to increase the coherence, effectiveness and relevance of UN operations in the field. Piloting the UN reform process in Asia, Pakistan and Vietnam are two countries and therefore in Pakistan, the increased level of collaboration among 19 UN organizations resulted in five joint programmes (ARP, H&P, Education, DRM and Environment), to which implementation is in progress since 2009.
The main objective of the Delivering as One initiative is to enhance the UN system’s impact, by building on the achievements to date, increasing Government ownership, delivering more coordinated, effective and efficient assistance to the country.
Key Benefits of Delivering as One § Enhance national leadership and ownership through the introduction of One Programme and One Budgetary framework. This will reinforce the Government’s monitoring and oversight capacities, provide a transparent overview of UN activities and financial arrangements, and ensure accountability.
§ Position the UN more strategically in areas where it has a distinct comparative advantage, allowing it to be a more effective development partner.
§ Increase the collective impact of UN interventions through more coherent, coordinated and focused strategies and programmes.
§ Improve donor coordination, increase access to additional resources and reduce interagency competition.
§ An empowered UN leadership enables the UN to speak with one voice, and provides the Government access to the UN through a single entry point.
§ Increase efficiency in the provision of common services and support to programming, and reduce transaction costs.
Review Objective The overall objective of the exercise is to undertake an extensive evidence-based, independent third party review of the Joint Programme (JP) and Cross Cutting Issues (CCIs) with respect to progress made towards the DaO objectives specific to the One Programme, including alignment to the National goals, adherence to the aid effectiveness agenda, increased coherence, simplification and reduction in transaction cost. A critical objective of the review is to look into the effectiveness of the governance structure of the One Programme and its components for achieving efficient and inclusive decision-making, simplification and cost reduction. A major deliverable of this exercise will be a comprehensive document with One Programme progress, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for all partners to make adjustments to the current One Programme as well as plan the next One Programme II.
Review Purpose The purpose of this review is to assess the achievements and impact of results (outputs and outcomes) of the Joint Programme Disaster Risk Management in Pakistan since its commencement in 2009. More specifically, the review objectives are to:
§ Assess the appropriateness, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the Joint Programme results in the context of the One UN in Pakistan. The review will look at the Joint Programme DRM in different phases of the programme cycle i.e. programme formulation, annual work plan development, funding allocations, implementation, short and long term impacts and monitoring and evaluation.
§ Identify lessons learned and draw conclusions which may inform other interventions and which can contribute to decision making processes of the UN Participating Agencies, GoP implementing partners i.e. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, District Disaster Management Authorities and other stakeholders.
§ An assessment of funding support given by donors/UN partners viz a viz overall financial outlay of the Programme
On both aspects the review will record achievements, identify areas for improvement and remaining challenges and distil lessons to inform decision-making authorities at the UN, national and provincial level.
The underlined objectives of the JP review in the overall context of Pakistan DaO are:
§ To assess how Joint Programme is being used to contribute more efficiently and effectively in achieving national development results as envisaged and national capacity building in the context of disaster management in Pakistan.
§ To assess whether and how Joint Programme reduced transaction costs for UN agencies, government, and the donors against the background of the One UN reforms DaO framework with four focal themes i.e. One Programme, One Leader, One Office, One Fund.
§ To learn from the experience and process of the need assessment, planning, formulation, implementation and M & E system of the Joint Programme and its Components to improve the current one and the development of future joint programme.
The proposed Review is expected to be used by the Government of Pakistan in ascertaining the effectiveness of the DaO initiative in bringing to the country’s benefit the whole potential of the UN development system. This review will assess how, and the extent to which, the intended and unintended results were achieved at country level.
Review Audience The primary audience for the JP Disaster Risk Management review is the UN and Government of Pakistan. Secondary audiences include implementing partners and development partners in Pakistan, UN’s agencies HQs and UNHQ.
The Joint Programme mid term review (2009 & 2010) will be an independent review to be completed prior to the completion of the program in December 2012 in order to provide inputs to the development of the next cycle of United National Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) as well as succeeded JP Disaster Risk Management expected under One Programme Cycle 2 (2013-2017).
Scope of Study
1. Conduct a systematic and objective assessment of the entire Joint Programme Disaster Risk Management since its inception and implementation under defined geographical boundaries at the national and provincial level regardless of funding sources with special attention provided in light of the recent floods in July-August 2010.
2. Analyze the achievement of results, financial analysis of development, non-development and humanitarian funding whether align with joint programme components or not, highlighting issues, challenges and ‘lessons learned and define a forward looking strategy in line with new challenges and opportunities (including those presented by the IDP conflicts and 2010 devastated floods) and the future course of the ongoing programme including proposed Joint Programme Component’s annual work-plans, implementation modalities and setting up resource mobilization strategies
Review Questions Based on the primary objectives of the review, the following criteria and questions are expected to guide in the development of the review framework, information collection and actual assessment of baseline status and results:
Relevance/Appropriateness
- How relevant were the Joint Programme outcomes and outputs in assisting the achievement of Pakistan’s national goals specific to the focused areas of disaster?
- To what extent was the planning of interventions participatory with national, provincial further down to district level?
Efficiency
- How the Joint Programme contributed to reduced duplication and overlapping of work among UN agencies and partners and to what extent was the Joint Programme cost effective, in terms of reducing transaction costs internally as well as externally?
- What has been the added value of using the joint programme modality and how was UN support most effective through a JP?
- To what extent did UN agencies plan together? Did the plans demonstrate coherence and delivering as one?
- To what extent were the management and administrative set up necessary and adequate to deliver the Joint Programme?
- Were the institutional and management arrangements supportive to attain the intended objectives?
- How efficiently has the Joint Programme delivered its outcomes and outputs?
- How efficiently the available resources has utilized at the joint programme components level segregating development and non-development allocation.
- How did the specific JP organizational setup (TWG/IAWGs, JPSC, Task Forces and Provincial Implementation Committees) contribute or hinder effective coordination and implementation?
Effectiveness
- What has been the effectiveness of the JP DRM with respect to planned outcomes and impacts from gender equality perspective, civil society involvement, targeted communities (refugees & vulnerable) and human rights based approach?
a)Whether joint programme so far proved more effective than agency-specific programming in achieving results, and if so, in what ways?
b) To what extent did the UN agencies implement and monitor interventions together?
Programme Outcome/Impact:
c) Has the programme made a difference to the disaster resilience capacity of the country?
Sustainability:
- How sustainable is the progress made and achievements of the Joint Programme Disaster Risk Management?
d) What are the major factors which have influenced the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the JP DRM?
e) What approaches are the JP participating agencies taking to meet national goals and building of national capacities in Disaster Risk Management sector? How effective are these approaches?
Partnerships and Coordination
- What are the key lessons learned from the Joint Programme and how can they inform future UN, GoP and JPSC decision making processes?
- What links exist between national and provincial to local level coordination?
- Are there any critical technical gaps in the coordination structures?
-What impact has the task forces approach had on implementation arrangements as well as attainment of JP results?
f) Is due to poor and ineffective coordination approach and inter-agency differences in mobilizing donor’s funds, the donor response towards Joint Programme or Joint Programme Components remained passive during the last two years?
Networks / Linkages
Ascertain whether the agencies’s partnership strategy has been appropriate and effective. What were the partnerships formed for? How did partnerships arise? What was the role of the agencies? Did it identify a niche for itself? How did the partnership contribute to the achievement of the outcome? How did they function and sustain?
Examine the partnership among UN Agencies that both influenced the programme design and contributed to achievement of results through provision of services of volunteers
Analyze how well has been the networking and linkages under the interventions and how well these have been integrated in the agencies project outputs and specific recommendations for consolidating these networking/linkages for future work.
How engaged was the agencies with the Inter Agency standing committee in the relief and recovery phase. What role did the agencies play in the early recovery and relief phase and how effective was the agencies in playing this role?
Lessons Learnt / Recommendations
Formulate a set of specific recommendations for any re-orientation of the program for support for similar programmes in the future, identify the necessary actions required to be undertaken, who should undertake those and what the deadline should be, in order to remove or minimize the problems identified and to ensure efficient and effective implementation and to maximize impact. In the recommendations part of the proposed document, concrete suggestions/ ways & means to fill the present gaps must be given for carrying out mid course and future corrections to achieve the set objectives of the programme.
Reporting / Monitoring
What has been the quality of monitoring (timeliness, is there a regular system for monitoring) and how it has contributed to the project achievements? Have the cross-cutting issues gender and environment been given sufficient attention and have they been integrated in the programme in an adequate manner?
Cross-cutting issues (Gender Equality, Civil Society participation, Refugee and Human Rights)
- Were cross – cutting considerations really mainstreamed in the implementation of activities?
- To what extent did the programme involve the target communities and other stakeholders in programme design and implementation?
Methodology:
The consultants will conduct the review in a participatory and transparent manner, whereby all stakeholders will have the opportunity to share their views. The methodology should triangulate the investigate and review by consultative process to get recommendations of strategic importance.
Before the start of the review, the consultant along with an International Team Leader will prepare a detailed work plan which will: present the methodology to be utilized in the conduct of the review; identify the review issues to be addressed and a schedule/timeline of planned activities.
Desk Review
The following documents will be reviewed by the consultant in preparation for the field research and as a key source of information for review questions. In addition, country-specific documents will be collected for the review.
· UNDAF Document (2008-2012)
· One UN Joint Programme Document (2009-2012)
· Project documents – JPs
· Progress reports - JPs
· JP Workplans
· JP M & E frameworks
· Any assessments conducted and other available documents and secondary data relevant to the programme.
Key Informant Interviews
Key informants will be interviewed face-to-face to gain further insights and elaborate on specific themes as necessary. A semi-structured indepth interview format based on the review objectives and questions, while concurrently providing ample room for background information and personal perspective.
The selection criteria for interviewees will be based on their title and function and country-level involvement in the joint programme. Those persons who are nominated may be requested to identify additional persons to be interviewed during the interview.
Focus Group Discussions
The focus group discussions will be designed for consultations with a broader range of stakeholders particularly at the field, for each of the JP Component. Separate sessions for men and women will be held.The focus group will also allow the interviewer to identify what key areas are of concern to the group as a whole, rather than the preferences of specific individuals. In addition, a limited number of members of the focus group that are particularly interested in the review questions may be further requested to give a key informant interview.
Compilation of Key findings and presentation
Sharing of draft review report and presentation to Co Chairs One UN DRM on both the components.
Submission of Final Review report
After incorporation of feedback from Co Chairs / Thematic Working Group, final report to be submitted to Co Chairs One UN DRM.
Study Deliverables
The consultant will draft a report as per the format approved by Co Chairs / Convening Agents. The report will be finalized in the light of comments/suggestions Co Chairs and Thematic Working Group. The key deliverables of the study are:
a) Preliminary findings report compiled after desk review of relevant materials and consultations process outlining the understanding of the issues and achievements under review including an impacts assessment of Joint Programme results (JP’s outcomes/outputs) and financial analysis of development and non-development projects/activities; (Draft Report Template: Submission of a draft report format containing Table of Contents of the final report for approval by Project / UNDP. The draft report format will also include contents of executive summary, study methodology, data collection tools including a brief introduction of the parameters / indicators on which data will be collected, types and sources of primary and secondary data, the tools / models for data analysis, data presentation formats (tables, charts etc).
b) A presentation to UN TWG Co-Chairs, Convening Agencies and UNRC on preliminary findings
c) A final Review report: The final Joint Programme Review document will contain way forward with prioritized activities in Disaster Risk Management and detailed action plan on implementation for the next two years (2011 & 2012).
Consultancy Duration
The review timeframe is three weeks in the months of May and June 2011.

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job in UNDP | United Nations Development Programme | Short-Term Consultant for programme formulation

Job Title:  Short-Term Consultant for programme formulation
Total Position:  1
Department:  Peace and Development Programme FATA
Job Type:  Short Term
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Masters
Degree Title:  Master in Social Sciences, Public Administration or Development related fields preferably from a reputed foreign university.
Career Level:  Consultant
Required Experience:  8 Years - 10 Years(Minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated experience in advisory, policy planning, programme formulation on crisis/conflict and IDP issues. Strong networks to keep abreast with changing dynamics within government and development partners strategic interventions. Experience of advisory roles in the government and multilateral development agencies is required.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 23, 2011
Posted On:  May 16, 2011

Job Description

Country:Pakistan, Islamabad
Description of the assignment:Short-Term Consultant for programme formulation
Project name:Peace and Development Programme FATA
Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 2 months (May and June 2011)
Under the above Programme, UNDP would like to hire the services of an Individual Consultant for a period of two months to achieve the deliverables as per the following TOR. Based on your CV you will be short-listed as one of the potential candidates for the subject assignment. You are kindly requested to please send us your Technical and Financial Proposals mentioning the lump sum cost for subject consultancy on the following address: Your proposal should reach to the undersigned latest by 23 May 2011.
Ijaz Hussain, Deputy Manager Procurement
4th Floor Serena Business Complex, G-5, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: ijaz.hussain@undp.org
Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to Faiqa Umer, Programme Officer UNDP at Faiqa.Umer@undp.org
In 2009, Pakistan experienced the worst internal displacement crisis in its history when more than 3 million people were forced to flee their homes in the country’s north-western areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and the Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA). More than 2 million people have voluntarily returned to their areas of origin since July 2009, and the humanitarian community expects thousands more to return before the end of this year. Meanwhile, displacement continues. Since the beginning of 2010, the situation in north-west Pakistan has continued to be characterized by small to medium-scale population movements, including new displacements as well as steady return. Many have been unable to register or receive assistance due to the military’s tight control over access to humanitarian agencies in KPs Internally Displaced Person (IDP) hosting areas and continued security threats. In parts of FATA, most notably Bajaur agency, families have been forced to flee repeatedly because of a militant resurgence. The 2010 Pakistan Humanitarian Response Plan (PHRP) was designed to provide a consolidated, coherent, transparent and coordinated response from the humanitarian community to the unmet needs of the vulnerable populations affected by the crisis in KPK and FATA, initially until the end of July 2010. Recently approximately 80,000 families have returned in Bajaur and Mohmand agencies in FATA, mainly due to improving security conditions. It is projected that approx 250 families will return to FATA by December 2011 – approx 34% of the total population of FATA. Meanwhile, another significant development that took place in relation to development in FATA was the post conflict/crisis needs assessment which was finalized in September, 2010 in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the United Nations in collaboration with the Government of Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa and FATA. The goal of the PCNA is to produce a helpful, pragmatic peace building strategy that delivers an agreed vision
Objective of the assignment:
UNDP will be:
(A) Developing an integrated response package for the reintegration of IDPs in FATA in discussion with FDMA. This response package will be strategically responding to both the Pakistan Humanitarian Response Plan (PHRP) as well as integrating the peace building elements in line with the Post Crisis Needs Assessment (PCNA and MDTF). UNDP will be formulating the programme document in collaboration with UN agencies, Fata Secretariat and Civil Society Organizations.
(B) Facilitate the socio-economic survey to be conducted by FDMA and UNDP if required. The findings of the survey will serve as inputs in to the project document.
Below are the main tasks to be performed by the National Consultant.
Tasks to be performed by the National Consultant:
FATA: In order to develop an integrated response package for FATA, UNDP is engaging a team consisting of an (1) international programme formulation expert and (2) the national consultant. H/she will work together with the international programme formulation expert to develop a Programme for IDPs Reintegration in FATA. The FATA Programme will include a coherent strategy and detailed implementation and monitoring mechanisms for IDPs reintegration based on existing documents and in collaboration with relevant partners. He will further refine and enhance the initial project document that has been developed in consultation with the FDMA.
Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
1. Conduct data analysis and research on existing literature for the project design and methodology incorporating institutional development, social sector and livelihoods recovery, crisis prevention and disaster response in the local context of FATA.
2. Identify the needs of the affectees in FATA through focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
3. Design and develop an institutional mechanism for facilitating the funding for the affectees and their families in the local context of FATA.
4. Coordinate and share findings with UNDP, PDMA/ PaRRSA, FDMA, government agencies, HCT clusters, CSOs and other UN Agencies through meetings and consultations to ensure that the needs of the people of FATA are incorporated in the respective project documents and that there is broad ownership.
5. Develop, together with the international Programme formulation expert, a detailed programme document for FATA Integrated Response Package including: Situational Analysis, Comprehensive strategy for reintegration, Results and Resources framework, Annual work plan, Management Arrangements, Monitoring and Evaluation framework, Legal context, Risk analysis, budgeted activities and terms of reference for the positions etc.
Study Deliverables
The consultant will draft a project document as per the format approved.
a) A presentation to the relevant stakeholders.
Consultancy Duration
The review timeframe is two months.
For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1- Terms of Reference.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION
I. Academic Qualifications: Master in Social Sciences, Public Administration or Development related fields preferably from a reputed foreign university.
II. Years of experience: Minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated experience in advisory, policy planning, programme formulation on crisis/conflict and IDP issues. Strong networks to keep abreast with changing dynamics within government and development partners strategic interventions. Experience of advisory roles in the government and multilateral development agencies is required.
Duty Station: The consultant will be required to extensively travel to FATA and preference will be given to a consultant based in Peshawar.
III. Competencies:

• Excellent communication and organization skills (development sector experience a must)
• Fully computer literate
• Well developed analytical skills and report writing
• Proven background in programme formulation, strategies for IDPs and conflict/ crisis recovery interventions
• Previous experience of working with United Nations would be an added advantage

4. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.
Interested individual consultant must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Proposal:

• Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work with Relevant Experience
• Methodology and Timeline

2. Financial proposal with lump-sum cost for two months.
Lump sum contracts
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount against specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables . Breakdown of total amount into consultant fee and travel expenses is required in the financial proposal.

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job Title:  Short-Term Consultant for programme formulation
Total Position:  1
Department:  Peace and Development Programme
Job Type:  Short Term
Job Location:  Islamabad, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Masters
Degree Title:  Master in Social Sciences, Public Administration or Development related fields preferably from a reputed foreign university
Career Level:  Consultant
Required Experience:  8 Years - 10 Years(Minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated experience in advisory, policy planning, programme formulation on crisis/conflict and IDP issues. Strong networks to keep abreast with changing dynamics within government and development partners strategic interventions. Experience of advisory roles in the government and multilateral development agencies is required.)
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 23, 2011
Posted On:  May 16, 2011

Job Description

Under the above Programme, UNDP would like to hire the services of an Individual Consultant for a period of three weeks to achieve the deliverables as per the following TOR. Based on your CV you will be short-listed as one of the potential candidates for the subject assignment. You are kindly requested to please send us your Technical and Financial Proposals mentioning the lump sum cost for subject consultancy on the following address: Your proposal should reach to the undersigned latest by 23 May 2011.
Ijaz Hussain, Deputy Manager Procurement
4th Floor Serena Business Complex, G-5, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: ijaz.hussain@undp.org
Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to Faiqa Umer, Programme Officer UNDP at Faiqa.Umer@undp.org
1. BACKGROUND
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) area of Pakistan have experienced a situation of conflict and displacement since 2009. In April 2009, a peace accord was signed between the conflicting parties at the local level, which allowed for Sharia (Islamic law) in the Malakand area, through the Nizam-e-Adl Regulation. Following the agreement, in May the Pakistan military launched a campaign to eradicate Pakistani Taliban groups from their strong-holds in the Malakand region, including Buner, Swat, Shangla, Upper Dir and Lower Dir, due to the Taliban not adhering to the peace agreement resulting in a major humanitarian situation. An estimated 2 million persons have been displaced as a direct result of the conflict. Whilst some have returned with the Government facilitated return process, the majority continue to remain resident in camps or with host families and other accommodation. In Swat like in many areas within the KPK, the needs of these returning populations will largely be the same. The impact of the conflict has further worsened conditions in the provinces already suffering from distrust of the local administration, inadequate access to basic services including access to health and education which fall well behind the levels of other provinces.
The aim of the “Sustainable Development through Peace Building, Governance and Economic Recovery in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Programme (KPK)” is twofold; on the one hand it will support the sustainable return of IDPs through targeted early recovery activities and on the other it will contribute towards diffusing and preventing local conflicts and gaining a better understating of the structural causes of conflict through governance and peace building interventions. These objectives will be achieved by focusing on interventions organized around four pillars:
· Strengthening capacities for early recovery coordination;
· Support to sustainable livelihood and local economic recovery;
· Peace building and social cohesion; and
· Strengthening local governance.
This 3 year programme is already underway. However, there is a need to inject fresh ideas to further extend and enhance the current programme in KPK. The results from the activities and implementation thus far need to be considered for the continuation and further success of the programme.
Objective of the assignment:
UNDP will be:
Formulating a project document to extend and enhance the current scope of the “Sustainable Development through Peace Building, Governance and Economic Recovery in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK) Programme” in light of the results accomplished under the existing programme, the current and still unmet needs of the people of KPK.
Below are the main tasks to be performed by the National Consultant.
Tasks to be performed by the National Consultant:
KPK:
The national consultant will formulate a programme to extend and enhance the current scope of the “Sustainable Development through Peace Building, Governance and Economic Recovery in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Programme” in light of the current and still unmet needs of the people of KPK. The national consultant will review and build on the existing project document and progress so far to identify the lessons learnt from the existing programme design and implementation. The consultant will ensure that the new programme is formulated in light of the gaps and lessons learnt in the existing programme. He/ She will also ensure that the new programme has broad ownership of the relevant stakeholders, PDMA/ PaRRSA, government agencies, UNDP, HCT, Clusters, CSOs and other partners.
Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
1. Conduct data analysis and research on existing literature for the project design and methodology incorporating institutional development, social sector and livelihoods recovery, crisis prevention and disaster response in the local context of KPK.
2. Identify the needs of the affectees in KPK through focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
3. Design and develop an institutional mechanism for facilitating the funding for the affectees and their families in the local context of KPK.
Coordinate and share findings with UNDP, PDMA/ PaRRSA, FDMA, government agencies, HCT clusters, CSOs and other UN Agencies through meetings and consultations to ensure that the needs of the people of KPK re incorporated in the project document and that there is broad ownership.
1. Develop, together with the international Programme formulation expert, a detailed programme document for Peace and Development Programme in KPK including: Situational Analysis, Comprehensive strategy for reintegration, Results and Resources framework, Annual work plan, Management Arrangements, Monitoring and Evaluation framework, Legal context, Risk analysis, budgeted activities and terms of reference for the positions etc.
Before the start of the programme formulation, the national consultant will review the following documents and visit the following websites.
Desk Review :
The following documents will be reviewed by the national consultant in preparation for the field research and as a key source of information for review questions. In addition, country-specific documents will be collected for the review. Key informant interviews and focus group discussions would be held to collect information to design the project strategy and activities.
· Project Document for existing “Sustainable Development through Peace Building, Governance and Economic Recovery in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Programme”
· Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports, knowledge products and other necessary documentation for the “Sustainable Development through Peace Building, Governance and Economic Recovery in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Programme”
· UNDAF Document (2008-2012)
· Country Programme Document
· Post Conflict/Crisis Needs assessment http://www.pdma.gov.pk/PaRRSA/PCNA_Report.php
· Pakistan Humanitarian response plan
· FATA http://fata.gov.pk/
Study Deliverables
The consultant will draft a project document/ report as per the format approved.
In light of comments/ suggestions, a final project document will be submitted.
A presentation to the relevant stakeholders.
Consultancy Duration
The assignment timeframe is three weeks in the months of May and June 2011.
For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1- Terms of Reference.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION
I. Academic Qualifications: Master in Social Sciences, Public Administration or Development related fields preferably from a reputed foreign university.
II. Years of experience: Minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated experience in advisory, policy planning, programme formulation on crisis/conflict and IDP issues. Strong networks to keep abreast with changing dynamics within government and development partners strategic interventions. Experience of advisory roles in the government and multilateral development agencies is required.
Duty Station: The consultant will be required to extensively travel to KPK however; he/ she will be based in Islamabad.
III. Competencies:

• Excellent communication and organization skills (development sector experience a must)
• Fully computer literate
• Well developed analytical skills and report writing
• Proven background in programme formulation, strategies for IDPs and conflict/ crisis recovery interventions
• Previous experience of working with United Nations would be an added advantage

4. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.
Interested individual consultant must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Proposal:

• Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work with Relevant Experience
• Methodology and Timeline

2. Financial proposal with lump-sum cost for three weeks
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references
5. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
Lump sum contracts
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount against specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables . Breakdown of total amount into consultant fee and travel expenses is required in the financial proposal.
6. EVALUATION:
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
1. Experience and Qualification 30 Marks
2. Previous experience in similar initiatives 20 Marks
3. Proposed Methodology and approach 30 Marks
The minimum passing marks is 70% of the total Marks of 80. The contract will be awarded to the Consultant that is considered technically qualified and response and offering the best price.

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job in (IOM) International Organization for Migration | Medical Health Physician (Part Time)

Job Title:  Medical Health Physician (Part Time)
Total Position:  1
Department:  Business Development
Job Type:  Special all Inclusive
Job Location:  Mirpur, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Masters
Career Level:  Professional
Minimum Experience:  3 Years
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 19, 2011
Posted On:  Feb 19, 2011

Job Description

General Functions:
Under and the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Physician and overall supervision of the Chief of Mission the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the clinical assessment of the UK visa applicants and Australian Health assessment Programs in accordance with the respective Protocols. The duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

1. Review chest X-ray films and radiologist’s reports and classify them.
2. Perform clinical assessment for AHA and UKTBDP as the case may be.
3. Refer the applicants with X-ray findings, consistent with active or inactive TB, for AFB sputum smears and cultures.
4. Explain the procedure and results of investigations to other applicants, if they wish so.
5. Inform the applicants about significant clinical/radiological findings, advise referrals and suggest follow up.
6. Provide post-diagnosis counseling to the applicants with Tuberculosis, HIV ,Hepatitis B , C or any other disease and refer TB positive cases for treatment to the institutions of the National TB Program or private practitioners. Provide them with the referral letter, copy of X-ray and IOM Medical Form.
7. Refer the family contacts of applicants with infectious tuberculosis for further work up.
8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Migration Health Physician or Chief of Mission.

Qualifications:
University degree in Medicine
Experience in Radiology preffered
Working experience not less than 3 years

Required Skills

Skills

Fluency in English required

well versed with Basic Office automation software and excellent computer skills

job in (IOM) International Organization for Migration | Data Entry Assistant

ob Title:  Data Entry Assistant
Total Position:  1
Department:  Medical Section
Job Type:  General Services
Job Location:  Lahore, Pakistan
Minimum Education:  Intermediate
Career Level:  GS-3
Minimum Experience:  2 Years
Work Permit:  Pakistan
Apply By:  May 24, 2011
Posted On:  May 10, 2011

Job Description

General Description
Under the overall supervision of Regional Representative and under the direct supervision the Migration Health Physician, the incumbent will responsible for the technical support of clinical assessment of the UK visa applicants, which will be conducted in the framework of the United Kingdom Tuberculosis Detection Program. In particular she/he will:

1. Provide information, relevant to medical processing, to the applicants either by phone or personally.
2. Register the applicants in the database, make an appointment.
3. Check and make photocopy of bank deposit slip (or other proof of payment). Regularly submit these photocopies to the administrative/finance officer.
4. Check applicants’ identity.
5. Prepare master lists of applicants scheduled for chest X-ray and sputum tests and submit them to respective service providers.
6. Print out medical forms with bio-data.
7. If requested so, accompany the applicants to the radiology unit and ensure the identity of the applicants, undergoing X-ray.
8. Inform the applicants about need for additional investigations (if not done by the Migration Health Physician/Nurse) and make appointments for these investigations.
9. Enter information from the medical form into the database, if so requested.
10. Print out medical documents as requested by the Migration Health Physician.
11. Collect monthly statistical information in IOM format and submit it to the Chief Migration Health Physician.
12. Set up and maintain in order storage system for chest X-ray and hard copies of medical documents (informed consent, radiologist’s report, sputum smear results, pregnancy test results, etc.).
13. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Migration Health Physician, Senior Migration Health Physician or Chief of Mission.

Required Skills

Qualifications and skills

Education Graduate
Computer literacy intermediate-level user or higher.
Typing skills speed 200 symbols/min and higher.
Good knowledge of English.
Working experience in clerking/administration is desirable.
Good oral communication skills.
Friendliness, patience.
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