Field Officer

The incumbent will provide support in day to day working related to TBTTP/UGPP in general and

conduct field activities in specific. The specific ToRs are listed below;

Duties:

• Provide support to the Project Manager and the PMU, for effective implementation of
• TBTTP/UGPP activities including field monitoring and conducting special studies through
• consortium partners and consultants and assist the Project team and Consortium partners
• (IUCN, FAO, WWF) in developing ToRs for various consultants to be engaged for conducting
• below special studies identified in the project;
• Mangroves assessment study – IUCN
• Impact of TBTTP/TBTTP on Conservation of Forest Biodiversity – IUCN
• Contribution of TBTTP/UGPP in Carbon Sequestration – IUCN
• Range Management assessment study – FAO
• The critical watershed of Pakistan and impact of watershed management and soil & water
• conservation under the TBTTP – FAO.
• The underlying causes for the degradation of forest ecosystems and landscapes and
• mitigation measures adopted under the TBTTP – FAO.
• Distribution of plants to farmers and other agencies and an assessment of farmers rationale
• for choice of species – WWF.
• Livelihood’s development and jobs creation in general with special reference to women and

Forest fire damages assessment study – IUCN

• Work closely with the Data Analysis & Reporting Officer – TBTTP and PM-TBTTP to generate
• field data for inclusion in the M&E analytical report.
• Coordinate and contribute in the preparation of M&E Analytical reports, Annual progress
• reports, quarterly progress reports, Annual workplans and quarterly work plans and other
• project related documents and follow up with the stakeholders.
• Scheduling meetings/workshops with stakeholders/provinces and do necessary arrangements
• for field visits of the project team and consultants.
• Prepare minutes of the meetings, lists of attendees and taking notes for report writing.
• Travel arrangements for international and domestic travels of the PM, TBTTP, staff and
• consultants which entails: visa processing, processing of travel requests, travel claims,
• advances, allowances/per diems etc. as per the set IUCN policy and procedures.
• Prepare payments requests / travel requests, purchase requests and other documents for
• timely procurement and processing the payment.
• Provide support to PM in office management (appointments/meetings, record keeping,
• communications and preparation of letters / contracts / agreements, etc.
• Keep track of staff and consultancy contracts, contract extensions and memos sent out by the
• PM and coordinate with HR for further actions.
• Responsible for organization of workshops, seminars and meetings along with coordination
• with administration and finance.
• Assist the PM in preparation of presentations, work plans and follow ups.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders in day to day matters and meetings.
• Coordinate with departments for obtaining the required data & progress reports required for
• analytical M&E reports.
• Maintain up to date list of files, contacts and reports.
• Provide support for development of material including; awareness raising material.
• Liaison with Central HR Unit, Administration and Finance personnel on routine matters.
• Carry out any other relevant tasks as required and mutually agreed with the line
• manager/supervisor(s).

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Forestry preferably from recognized forestry institutions
• At least 2-3 years practical experience in project implementation
• and conducting research studies in the field of forestry and wildlife.
• Fluent in English and Urdu whereas proficiency in other local languages will be an added advantage
• Field monitoring, evaluation, data management and report writing skills
• Working computer skills of MS Office

Source: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=11049&lang=en