Job Post:Team Leader (CRLR)- Karachi

Call for Application - Team Leader (CRLR)- Karachi

Posted Date: 20th November 2023 | Last Date to Apply: 27th November 2023

Country: Pakistan | Location: Karachi

Category: Community & Social Services | Salary: PKR. 353259 / Month | Type: Contractual | Position: 1

Experience: 5 years

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Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the Senior Programme Coordinator (Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC); and under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Community Resilience, Livelihoods and Recovery), the successful candidate will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of Community Resilience, Livelihoods and Recovery (CRLR) activities in compliance with IOM’s and donors’ rules and regulations to support high-quality programme implementation.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the activities implemented within the designated area of responsibility assigned to him/her under Community Resilience, Livelihoods and Recovery (CRLR).
• Provide technical inputs and guidance to facilitate and coordinate rapid, appropriate and comprehensive programme interventions in assigned geographic area of responsibility.
• Organize and participate in Rapid Assessments and Response missions and activities within the designated area of responsibility. Ensure adherence to IOM’s procedural standards and policies and bring issues to the attention of the supervisor.
• Provide recommendations to CRLR Programme Manager to facilitate well-coordinated, efficient and timely IOM responses at the field level.
• Organize field-level internal operational coordination meetings with relevant IOM team members working at hub level to prioritize and coordinate activities.
• Regularly participate in interagency coordination meetings in designated local government areas and follow up on the implementation of action points.
• Train and supervise IOM field team members working in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Regularly contribute inputs to be used for the preparation and submission of various reports.
• Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and drafting segments of project proposals.
• Liaise with IOM's Staff Security Unit (SSU) and the Mission Security Focal point as/when required, in close conjunction with the management of IOM Pakistan and in accordance with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) requirements.
• Undertake duty travel and re-deployment according to programme needs and priorities.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Environment and Sustainability, Communication, Economics or related fields from an accredited academic institution with Five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience: Experience in Emergency Response and Disaster Management, preferably in the applicable province is a must; Operational and extensive field experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation; Experience in post-conflict/emergency zones and in working in a high-risk environment, project management and administrative and financial management; Combination of training and experience in field of operations, preferably in natural disasters or post-conflict situations; Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions preferably within the United Nations Common System and the International Humanitarian Field.

SKILLS

• Familiarity with computer programs, including MS Office suite.
• Advanced English writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and direct staff and manage operations in complex post-conflict contexts.

LANGUAGES :

REQUIRED

For all applicants, fluency in English and Urdu is required (oral and written)

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of provincial languages is an advantage.