Background Information – Pakistan

 

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) aims to make significant strides in promoting sustainable development, aiding the federal and provincial government in SDGs attainment, and establishing itself as a reliable provider of efficient services for development programming around Climate Adaptation, Basic Service Delivery and Energy Efficiency. Operational since 1999, UNOPS Pakistan (Project Office) is part of the Sri Lanka Multi-Country Office in the Asia Pacific Region.

 

Background Information – Job-specific

 

The Partnerships Officer- Liaison(and Communications) will be part of the Partnership Unit in the Pakistan Country Office under the South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) and under the overall guidance of the Partnership Specialist will undertake the following key functions;

• Partnership and Programme Development
• Strategic Communications
• Reporting and Knowledge Management

The position strongly contributes to moving the Pakistan Office toward achieving its mission-focused goals and objectives. This position will report to the Partnerships Specialist under the overall guidance and support of the Country Manager for Pakistan.

 

Functional Responsibilities

Partnership and Programme Development

• Contribute to the development of partnership and programme development plan in line with , Pakistan Country Office Strategy, UNOPS Strategic Plan and Asia Pacific Regional Strategies including country context and analysis of development and humanitarian landscape;
• Provide inputs in formulation and implementation of annual Partnerships work plans;
• Collaborate in the coordination and promotion between relevant Partnerships personnel at local, liaison, and HQ levels, and key personnel across the Pakistan Office, to ensure aligned and coherent interactions with partners;
• Research events, publications, and announcements, to track and screen opportunities for possible UNOPS Pakistan Office interventions and identify trends that will drive partnership opportunities;
• Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners;
• Build a network of key partners including federal and provincial Government, keeping abreast of evolving trends.
• Represent UNOPS Pakistan at all relevant internal UN, external stakeholders and Government forums
• Attend necessary meetings, inter-agency committees, seminars/conferences especially for positioning UNOPS
• Conduct field assessments and analysis to identify new intervention ideas

Strategic Communication

• Under the guidance of the partnership specialist, develop the Communication Strategy for UNOPS in Pakistan
• Support in implementing the Country Office Communication Strategy
• Work with Program Managers to develop project-specific communication plans that are in line with the overall communication strategy
• Provide content to be used for public information, communication products (newsletters/factsheets etc), and outreach activities for Pakistan Office in collaboration with the South Asia Multi Country Office (SAMCO) and Asia Pacific Region (APR) Communication Unit and UNOPS Communication Group, as required.
• Prepare content and campaigns for UNOPS Social Media Channels and manage the channels
• Ensure visibility for UNOPS Pakistan events in press and social media
• Prepare talking points where required for the Senior Management in line with the overall strategy

Reporting and Knowledge Management

• In coordination with Program Management Officers, collate and report project and country office data to Government when required;
• Provide support in designing and consolidate programmatic reports for donors, stakeholders or internal purposes;
• Participate in the UNOPS’ relevant groups, fora, and communities for information and knowledge sharing
• Ensure effective internal communication within the country office by utilizing innovative approaches.
• Support the Partnership Specialist in finalising the quarterly and annual Country Office and Partnership Unit Reports for internal and external purposes

Impact of Results
The Partnership and Communication Officer directly impacts engagement addition by assisting the Country Manager and Partnership Specialist in ensuring stakeholder management and resource mobilisation.

 

Competencies

 

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• A first level University degree(Bachelor’s) preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Political Sciences, International Relations, Communications, Engineering or any other relevant field is required.
• A Master’s degree in the above disciplines is highly preferred and may substitute some years of required experience.

 

Contract type, level and duration

 

Contract type: ICA

Contract level: L-ICA 8 Local ICA Specialist

Contract duration: Open ended subject to performance and organizational requirement

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:

https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.