Background
KP Tribal Districts span the region bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan. They remain one of the most underdeveloped regions of Pakistan, enduring decades of marginalization, and economic deprivation. Livelihoods and employment remains a critical issue related to both social and economic development, and to issues of stability and governance. The effect of these multiple challenges can be clearly seen in UNDP’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MDPI), which shows that in 2016 73.7% population lived in multidimensional poverty, while the comparable figure for KP Province stood at 49%. The passage of the 25th Constitutional Amendment with political consensus and its subsequent presidential approval on 31st May 2018 signals a historic change and will fundamentally alter the lives of 5 million inhabitants of the area. The merger modifies the institutional political economy, including the role of the KP Assembly and bureaucracy.
Since 2010, the UN’s KP Tribal Districts programme has been the largest portfolio, with approximately US$300 million invested annually predominantly through humanitarian funding. Until recently the humanitarian, development and peace actors have, for the most part, operated within institutional silos without strong coordination mechanisms. The UN Resident Coordinator instituted a multi-partner Task Force to develop a Transition Framework anchored in the New Way of Working on humanitarian-development continuum in KP Tribal Districts. Under the umbrella of the Transition Framework, a joint programme by FAO, UNDP, UNICEF and UNWOMEN and led by the UN Resident Coordinator has been developed which aims to ensure the sustainability of the returns process and strengthen the social contract between the state and the citizenry. The DFID-funded programme will achieve these overall aims by: a) strengthening resilience in return communities, especially by restoring livelihoods; b) supporting the improvement of, and access to, health and education services; c) supporting the local and provincial governments to become more effective, accountable and responsive; and d) supporting the improvement of the enabling environment for inclusive economic growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
KP Tribal Districts span the region bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan. They remain one of the most underdeveloped regions of Pakistan, enduring decades of marginalization, and economic deprivation. Livelihoods and employment remains a critical issue related to both social and economic development, and to issues of stability and governance. The effect of these multiple challenges can be clearly seen in UNDP’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MDPI), which shows that in 2016 73.7% population lived in multidimensional poverty, while the comparable figure for KP Province stood at 49%. The passage of the 25th Constitutional Amendment with political consensus and its subsequent presidential approval on 31st May 2018 signals a historic change and will fundamentally alter the lives of 5 million inhabitants of the area. The merger modifies the institutional political economy, including the role of the KP Assembly and bureaucracy.
Since 2010, the UN’s KP Tribal Districts programme has been the largest portfolio, with approximately US$300 million invested annually predominantly through humanitarian funding. Until recently the humanitarian, development and peace actors have, for the most part, operated within institutional silos without strong coordination mechanisms. The UN Resident Coordinator instituted a multi-partner Task Force to develop a Transition Framework anchored in the New Way of Working on humanitarian-development continuum in KP Tribal Districts. Under the umbrella of the Transition Framework, a joint programme by FAO, UNDP, UNICEF and UNWOMEN and led by the UN Resident Coordinator has been developed which aims to ensure the sustainability of the returns process and strengthen the social contract between the state and the citizenry. The DFID-funded programme will achieve these overall aims by: a) strengthening resilience in return communities, especially by restoring livelihoods; b) supporting the improvement of, and access to, health and education services; c) supporting the local and provincial governments to become more effective, accountable and responsive; and d) supporting the improvement of the enabling environment for inclusive economic growth.
2. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK Scope of Work
The Team Leader is responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of the (1) DFID-funded KP Tribal Districts Support Programme and (2) the Transition Framework under the strategic direction of the Steering Committee (to be set-up). The Team Leader reports to the UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator. Summary of key functions - Objectives and Principles:
(2). Specific Responsibilities
I. Coordination and Management: Coordinates the work of UN agencies to ensure coherence, synchronized implementation and impact of results.
II. Liaison and Facilitation
III. Advocacy, Communications and Resource Mobilization
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Competencies
- University degree (at least Master’s and equivalent) in Social Sciences and equivalent.
- Having at least ten (10) years of experience in Programme Management ideally with qualification/certification in project management. Experience managing programmes in post conflict countries. Must be able to write thorough and concise functional and design specifications as well as easily readable end user documentation.
- Must be well able to brainstorm with others, thrive in a collaborative team environment, multi task, and quickly adapt to change.
- Strong communication, technical, analytical, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written;
- Prior experience and expertise in project management.
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree (at least Master’s and equivalent) in Social Sciences and equivalent.
- Having at least ten (10) years of experience in Programme Management ideally with qualification/certification in project management. Experience managing programmes in post conflict countries. Must be able to write thorough and concise functional and design specifications as well as easily readable end user documentation