Project Officer

The incumbent will be responsible for quality implementation of project interventions in line with IRP strategy within the assigned area.

The incumbent will manage other project components like WASH, Shelter, Food/NFI Distributions, and Livelihoods etc. and ensure engagements with decision makers for rapport building and facilitating interfaces. 

Key Accountabilities:

Technical

• Implementation of project activities as per business process and project document
• Development of technical documents and tools for capacity building of Community based groups as per project design.
• Supporting project team in the development of tools of for different surveys like KAP, KI etc. 
• Strong collaborations with Government relevant Departments for smoothly implementation of program.
• Development of resource material for events & sessions.
• Development of IEC materials for the project activities
• Organizing events in collaboration with Government departments.
• To ensure the sustainability, effective linkages will be built with free psychosocial services providers.
• Any duty Assign by Line manager

Operational

• Designing integrated work plans in collaboration with teams from other departments/thematic areas.
• Coordinate with internal (APM, livelihood specialist other sector leads at CO & area level) & external (Clusters, contractors, Government departments, other organization’s representatives working in project areas, community activists, Dignity Groups and beneficiary households) stakeholders  related to project and other matters of mutual interest.
• In place contingency plan to deal with external factors affecting or may affect the field activities
• Ensure preparation & record management of project activities.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly and other progress reports for management’s info.
• Preparation financial and narrative reporting for project donors.
• Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
• Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.

Organizational

• Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.
• In depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.
• Abide by the IR zero-tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization / empowerment of communities on coping mechanisms so that they can raise voice as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.
• Assist in identification & documentation of organizational successes for showcasing IR work
• Facilitate communities in adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.
• Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc. in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.
• Strengthen mechanisms to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention towards their core issues, give voice to suffering and the excluded, highlighting the protection needs of people.
• Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programs

Note: Position is in any District Of Balochistan subject to project need

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 applying, 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.