Overview
Support the IFAD Pakistan Country Office in programme coordination, portfolio monitoring, mission findings follow up, knowledge management and liaison with project stakeholders. Contribute to strengthening implementation support, documentation, reporting and coordination across IFAD financed projects in Pakistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of IFAD’s country programme activities and contribute to alignment of project interventions with national priorities.
- Support preparation of technical inputs, background notes and analytical materials related to agricultural development, rural livelihoods and poverty reduction initiatives.
- Support selected activities related to project design and preparation, including background research, technical documentation, data consolidation and stakeholder consultations.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of IFAD financed projects in Pakistan to ensure effective delivery of results and alignment with IFAD policies and procedures.
- Support supervision, implementation support, project completion and portfolio review missions through coordination, documentation, analytical support and follow-up of agreed actions.
- Assist in tracking portfolio performance indicators and contribute to identifying implementation issues.
- Provide coordination and technical support to PMUs in follow up of project activities, reporting requirements and implementation related tasks.
- Support efforts to strengthen climate resilience, sustainable natural resource management and inclusive rural economic development across the IFAD portfolio.
- Support coordination and communication with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations and other stakeholders involved in rural development and poverty reduction initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining communication and information exchange with counterparts and partners to support collaboration, coordination and knowledge sharing across programme activities.
- Support preparation of briefing materials and participate in relevant technical and policy meetings, workshops and events related to IFAD supported activities.
- Assist the Country Office to analyse evidenced based recommendations from projects to link the realities on the ground and the voices of the poor with the policies and programmes of the government.
- Provide regular updates and information to the Country Director on relevant technical discussions and contribute to knowledge management and information sharing through preparation of summaries, presentations, briefing notes and internal updates.
- Undertake other tasks as assigned by the Country Director to support the effective implementation of IFAD’s country programme in Pakistan.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 7 (seven) years of required experience supporting development programmes/ projects, with international organisations, UN agencies, development cooperation agencies, NGOs or similar organizations.
- Experience in programme coordination, implementation support, monitoring, reporting or knowledge management related to development programmes/ projects.
- Demonstrated ability to draft clear and concise reports, briefs, and other communication materials for different stakeholders and audiences (management, partners, policymakers, etc.).
- Experience in areas such as rural development, agricultural development, climate resilience, value chains, or related fields would be an asset.
- Good knowledge of natural resource management, climate change and their linkages to rural development is desirable.
- Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate in Pakistan, such as the public sector (governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, Civil society organisations, Foundations, etc.) and the private sector actors will be an advantage.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Advanced degree (or equivalent) in Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or social sciences.
