Climate Change and Advocacy Specialist

Islamic Relief Pakistan

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PKR. 350,000 - 400,000/Month

Key Accountabilities:

Technical:

Provide technical guidance and support to the country program in identifying and addressing Climate Change-related risks and opportunities.
Prepare and adapt inputs to policy briefs/position papers that address links between climate change and other development concerns.
Lead on relevant technical assessments and promote high-quality Climate-smart and climate-sensitive technical approaches.

Operational:

Collaborate with Communication and Advocacy functions to ensure the development of effective communication materials and strategies
Develop project proposals and budgets, and lead grants management and reporting
Support field teams in program implementation with a focus on Climate Change

Organizational:

Promote knowledge management and exchange of knowledge, information, and experience.
Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN, and bilateral agencies in the different stages of program/project implementation.
Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate technical, financial, and institutional capacity-building measures.

Advocacy:

Evolve an advocacy agenda in relation to Climate Change and existing policies and gaps
Implement advocacy agenda through suitable forums, initiatives, and campaigns
Strategically link climate advocacy initiatives with DRR, Food Security, WASH, Health, and Livelihoods policies and issues
Build alliances and coalitions at district, provincial, and national levels with like-minded organizations

Social cohesion:

Build the capacity of local social cohesion mechanisms in conflict analysis and sensitivity, while mainstreaming these approaches across projects and synergizing with other IRP programmes.
Lead the design of social cohesion initiatives and technically support area/field team in implementation of social cohesion related activities.
Develop annual work plans, manage partnerships with key stakeholders, and provide technical support to implementation team to ensure compliance with work plans, budgets, and expected outcomes.
Manage and facilitate conflict assessments, research, and innovation in social cohesion, while supporting knowledge management, communication, and resource mobilization efforts.
Identify and secure funding for social cohesion projects by developing strategic partnerships with donors and partners, creating proposals, and mobilizing resources.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

Screening clearance
Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency.

Skills

Report Writing Analytical Skills Climate Change Drafting Policies Program Management

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Project Management

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

Programme

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Master\\\'s degree in a relevant field (Climate Change, Advocacy, Policy, Development Studies, etc.)

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

10 Years (10 years’ experience with Master degree &/or 12 years with Bachelor degree.)

Apply Before:

Sep 30, 2024

Posting Date:

Sep 19, 2024

Islamic Relief Pakistan

N.G.O./Social Services · More than 5000 employees - Islamabad

We are an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of concerned postgraduate students. Working in over 30 countries worldwide, we respond to disasters and emergencies, as well as promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender./p