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associate khyber pakhtunkhwa provincial climate budget tagging remit programme

Adam Smith International

<div><p><b>Associate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) &ndash; Provincial Climate Budget Tagging</b></p><p><b>
Background</b><br>
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is a multi-year (2021&ndash;2027) programme funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). REMIT provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to strengthen macroeconomic stability, improve growth conditions, and enhance poverty reduction efforts.</p><p>
A central part of this work is the development and institutionalisation of <b>Climate Budget Tagging (CBT)</b> and <b>Gender Budget Tagging (GDT)</b>, which systematically classify, track, and report climate- and gender-relevant public expenditures at the federal and provincial levels. CBT and GDT aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and alignment of public spending with Pakistan's commitments under frameworks such as the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework, and SDG 5 on gender equality.</p><p><b>
Activity Context</b><br>
The Government of Pakistan has prioritised transparent, accountable, and climate-resilient public financial management. As part of this agenda, REMIT is supporting the institutionalisation of <b>Climate Budget Tagging (CBT)</b> and <b>Gender Budget Tagging (GDT)</b> &ndash; systems for identifying, classifying, and reporting on climate- and gender-related public expenditures across all levels of government.</p><p>
Following successful implementation at the federal level across three budget cycles (FY 2022&ndash;23 to FY 2024&ndash;25), and in line with the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) benchmarks, REMIT has expanded the initiative to all four provinces and two regions. The Ministry of Finance has requested REMIT to work with the provincial and regional governments of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Jammu &amp; Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan to carry out climate and gender budget tagging of their budgets.</p><p>
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces significant climate vulnerabilities including glacial lake outburst floods and extreme weather events. As part of this REMIT-supported activity, the KP Finance Department has nominated focal persons, integrated CBT and GDT provisions into the Budget Call Circular, and conducted training for line agencies. Tagging of the non-development budget has been completed.</p><p>
The remaining work covers: tagging of development budgets (PC-1s), finalization of the FY 2026-27 tagged budget, preparation of climate and gender budget statements, institutionalisation workshops, FABS integration, and analytical reporting.</p><p><b>
Job Summary</b><br>
The Associate &ndash; Provincial Climate Budget Tagging (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) will conduct the climate and gender tagging of development budget and support Senior Specialists and the REMIT team in coordinating the regional climate and gender budget tagging, documenting institutional inputs, and organising stakeholder engagements. The Associate will also assist in preparing analysis, reviewing documentation, and supporting the delivery of workshops and consultations to ensure smooth implementation of the provincial Climate and Gender Budget Tagging activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.</p><p><b>
Duties and Responsibilities</b><br>
The roles and responsibilities of the Associate include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Conduct the climate and gender budget tagging of PC-1s of development projects</li><li>Support Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department and allied departments in applying climate and gender budget tagging methodologies to annual budgets and expenditure reports.</li><li>Assist in classification of budget lines into categories using agreed tagging frameworks, including for development budgets (PC-1s).</li><li>Coordinate with line departments to collect, validate, and consolidate climate and gender-related expenditure data.</li><li>Support implementation of climate and gender budget tagging for FY 2026-27 and tagging of provincial development budgets.</li><li>Support preparation and validation of key deliverables such as institutional mapping, capacity assessments, tagging methodologies, and consultation summaries.</li><li>Prepare provincial-level summaries, reports, and inputs for consolidated national reporting.</li><li>Facilitate coordination between provincial government departments and the REMIT core team.</li><li>Assist in stakeholder coordination and follow-ups with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department, planning departments, and other relevant institutions.</li><li>Track activity milestones and maintain an activity log for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.</li><li>Provide analytical assistance in reviewing documentation produced during the CBT and GDT process.</li><li>Assist in workshop and consultation design and delivery, including logistics, presentations, and minutes.</li><li>Maintain documentation of consultations, meeting notes, and stakeholder feedback logs.</li><li>Support preparation of climate and gender budget statements for inclusion in the budget speech (per Article 120 of the Constitution).</li><li>Provide inputs to scoping reports, institutionalisation reports, operational recommendations, and knowledge products produced under the assignment.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Qualifications and Experience</b></p><ul><li>A minimum of 3&ndash;5 years of experience in public policy, governance, development, or institutional reform projects.</li><li>Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, economics, finance, development studies, environmental management, or a related field.</li><li>Good understanding of public financial management, budgeting processes, and provincial governance structures in Pakistan.</li><li>Familiarity with climate change policy, gender-responsive budgeting, disaster risk reduction, or public expenditure tracking (preferred).</li><li>Excellent record keeping, report writing, communications, and presentation skills.</li><li>Excellent oral and written English.</li></ul><p><b>
Reporting</b><br>
The Associate will report to the REMIT Team Lead and the REMIT Macroeconomic Governance Component Lead.</p><p>
Duration: April 2026 &ndash; September 2026</p><p><b>
LOE: 54 Days</b></p><p><b>
Application and Deadline</b></p><p>
The deadline to apply is Sunday 19th April 2026.</p></div><p></p>

Associate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Provincial Climate Budget Tagging - REMIT Programme

ROZEE.PK

<div><div><div><div><b>About Job</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Job Title:</b> Programme Policy Officer (Adaptive social protection evidence generation and dissemination)</div>
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Grade: </b>SC9</div>
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Type of contract: </b>Service Contract</div>
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Duration: </b>12 months</div>
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Duty Station: </b>Islamabad</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only.</b></div>
<div><b>
Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.</b></div><br>
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TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS</b></div>
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WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, social security contribution, medical insurance, annual leave, parental leave, among other benefits.</div><br>
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Important: All educational documents must be verified/attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Appointment will be subject to submission of HEC-verified degrees.</div><br>
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JOB PURPOSE</b></div>
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The World Food Programme in Pakistan is supporting the Government at federal and provincial levels roll out the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative, a groundbreaking effort to strengthen the nexus between social protection and disaster risk financing. Under this framework, WFP Pakistan is advancing a series of strategic activities in close collaboration with federal and provincial stakeholders aiming at ensuring that social protection delivery chains are equipped to address climate shocks more effectively. These activities are underpinned by evidence generation and learning efforts to ensure that programme implementation informs policy and scale-up within Pakistan while supporting replication/adaptation in other contexts. Because of this, WFP Pakistan is at the same time supporting South-South exchange among Asian countries engaged in the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative to share learning on respective journeys.</div><br>
<div></div>
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Some of the key activities WFP Pakistan will implement include:</div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li><div>A comprehensive assessment of the interest, feasibility, opportunities and challenges to link social protection and disaster risk financing, with actionable recommendations to inform policy and operational decisions by the Government and WFP. The assessment will be conducted by a research firm, and findings will be disseminated through a structured report and three validation workshops at the federal (one) and provincial (two) levels in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab.</div>
</li>
<li><div>A feasibility assessment on the use of a parametric insurance scheme to address key climate shocks, linked to social protection, with focus on the federal level and Punjab. The assessment will be conducted by a research firm, and results will be shared through a technical report and a dedicated learning event.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Periodic learning processes at the provincial level in KP and Punjab to assess not only the feasibility of adaptive social protection but also its effectiveness in improving timeliness, coverage and adequacy of programming.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Learning exchanges among Government stakeholders in Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines on establishing adaptive social protection systems.</div></li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b> (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):</div>
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The incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities:</div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li><div>Lead and coordinate the implementation of WFP&rsquo;s Pakistan evidence generation and dissemination on adaptive social protection under the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative in Pakistan, working closely with federal and provincial government counterparts and other key stakeholders to produce reports, technical papers, policy briefs, and learning materials.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Contribute to WFP Pakistan internal learning, knowledge management, and reporting through timely documentation of lessons learned and best practices.</div>
</li>
<li><div>In collaboration with an external research firm and key stakeholders, contribute to the assessment on linking social protection systems with disaster risk financing, providing technical guidance on research design, data collection, analysis, and validation processes to ensure policy-relevant and operational outputs.</div>
</li>
<li><div>In collaboration with an external research firm and key stakeholders, contribute to the feasibility assessment of establishing a parametric insurance scheme linked to social protection, supporting methodological design, analysis, synthesis, and validation of findings.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Support the design and delivery of provincial-level learning processes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab to assess the effectiveness of adaptive social protection, with a focus on timeliness, coverage, and adequacy of shock-responsive assistance.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Support Government stakeholders in Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines exchanging learning on establishing adaptive social protection systems, under the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Support other tasks within the job level of expertise.</div></li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE</b></div><br>
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Education: </b>Advanced university degree (Master&rsquo;s) in Social Protection, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Disaster Risk Management, or Climate Change, or first university degree with 2 additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.</div><br>
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Experience:</b></div>
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<li><div>Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in social protection, disaster risk management, climate resilience, or related fields.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Proven track record in conducting analytical research and producing evidence and learning products for policy and programme design, including consultation and validation meetings.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Demonstrated experience in policy advisory work, supporting governments in aligning national strategies with global frameworks (e.g., SDGs, Global Shield).</div>
</li>
<li><div>Extensive experience in multi-stakeholder coordination, engaging with government stakeholders, donors, UN agencies, and international partners.</div></li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Knowledge </b><b>&amp; Skills:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div>Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable recommendations.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Strong diplomatic and facilitation skills to manage cross-sectoral collaboration and stakeholder engagement.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Ability to work independently under tight timelines.</div></li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Languages:</b></div>
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Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu. Knowledge of local language of KP or Punjab is desirable.</div><br>
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</div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>TOTAL POSITIONS</b></h4>
<p>1</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSTED ON</b></h4>
<p>April 17, 2026</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXPIRY DATE</b></h4>
<p>April 30, 2026</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>BUSINESS</b></h4>
<p>WFP</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>CATEGORY</b></h4>
<p>N.G.O./Social Services</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB TYPE</b></h4>
<p>Full Time/Permanent</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM EDUCATION</b></h4>
<p>Masters
</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>CAREER LEVEL</b></h4>
<p>SC-9
</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE</b></h4>
<p>3 Years(Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in social protection, disaster risk management, climate resilience, or related fields.)</p></div></div></div><div></div>

PPO (ADAPTIVE SOCIAL PROTECTION, EVIDENCE GENERATION AND DISSEMINATION) - SC9

World Food Programme

<div><p><b>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS</b></p>
30 April 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)<p></p><p><i>
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.</i></p><p><b><br>
ABOUT WFP</b><br>
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The World Food Programme is the world&rsquo;s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.</p><p><br>
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.<br>
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To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org</p><p></p><p><b>
WHY JOIN WFP?</b></p><ul><li><p>
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.</p></li><li><p>
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
</p></li><li><p>WFP invests in the personal &amp; professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.</p></li><li><p>
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.</p></li><li><p>
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the <b>Terms and Conditions </b>section of this vacancy announcement).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
About Job</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Job Title: </b>Programme Policy Officer (Adaptive social protection evidence generation and dissemination)</p><p><b>
Grade: </b>SC9</p><p><b>
Type of contract: </b>Service Contract</p><p><b>
Duration: </b>12 months</p><p><b>
Duty Station: </b>Islamabad</p><p><b>
Date of Publication: 16th April 2026</b></p><p><b>
Deadline of Application: 30th April2026</b></p><p></p><p><b>
This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only.</b></p><p><b>
Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS</b></p><p>
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, social security contribution, medical insurance, annual leave, parental leave, among other benefits.</p><p></p><p>
Important: All educational documents must be verified/attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Appointment will be subject to submission of HEC-verified degrees.</p><p></p><p><b>
JOB PURPOSE</b></p><p>
The World Food Programme in Pakistan is supporting the Government at federal and provincial levels roll out the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative, a groundbreaking effort to strengthen the nexus between social protection and disaster risk financing. Under this framework, WFP Pakistan is advancing a series of strategic activities in close collaboration with federal and provincial stakeholders aiming at ensuring that social protection delivery chains are equipped to address climate shocks more effectively. These activities are underpinned by evidence generation and learning efforts to ensure that programme implementation informs policy and scale-up within Pakistan while supporting replication/adaptation in other contexts. Because of this, WFP Pakistan is at the same time supporting South-South exchange among Asian countries engaged in the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative to share learning on respective journeys.</p><p></p><p>
Some of the key activities WFP Pakistan will implement include:</p><p></p><ul><li><p>
A comprehensive assessment of the interest, feasibility, opportunities and challenges to link social protection and disaster risk financing, with actionable recommendations to inform policy and operational decisions by the Government and WFP. The assessment will be conducted by a research firm, and findings will be disseminated through a structured report and three validation workshops at the federal (one) and provincial (two) levels in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab.</p></li><li><p>
A feasibility assessment on the use of a parametric insurance scheme to address key climate shocks, linked to social protection, with focus on the federal level and Punjab. The assessment will be conducted by a research firm, and results will be shared through a technical report and a dedicated learning event.
</p></li><li><p>Periodic learning processes at the provincial level in KP and Punjab to assess not only the feasibility of adaptive social protection but also its effectiveness in improving timeliness, coverage and adequacy of programming.</p></li><li><p>
Learning exchanges among Government stakeholders in Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines on establishing adaptive social protection systems.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b> (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):</p><p>
The incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Lead and coordinate the implementation of WFP&rsquo;s Pakistan evidence generation and dissemination on adaptive social protection under the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative in Pakistan, working closely with federal and provincial government counterparts and other key stakeholders to produce reports, technical papers, policy briefs, and learning materials.</p></li><li><p>
Contribute to WFP Pakistan internal learning, knowledge management, and reporting through timely documentation of lessons learned and best practices.</p></li><li><p>
In collaboration with an external research firm and key stakeholders, contribute to the assessment on linking social protection systems with disaster risk financing, providing technical guidance on research design, data collection, analysis, and validation processes to ensure policy-relevant and operational outputs.</p></li><li><p>
In collaboration with an external research firm and key stakeholders, contribute to the feasibility assessment of establishing a parametric insurance scheme linked to social protection, supporting methodological design, analysis, synthesis, and validation of findings.</p></li><li><p>
Support the design and delivery of provincial-level learning processes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab to assess the effectiveness of adaptive social protection, with a focus on timeliness, coverage, and adequacy of shock-responsive assistance.</p></li><li><p>
Support Government stakeholders in Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines exchanging learning on establishing adaptive social protection systems, under the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative.
</p></li><li><p>Support other tasks within the job level of expertise.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Education: </b>Advanced university degree (Master&rsquo;s) in Social Protection, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Disaster Risk Management, or Climate Change, or first university degree with 2 additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.</p><p></p><p><b>
Experience:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in social protection, disaster risk management, climate resilience, or related fields.</p></li><li><p>
Proven track record in conducting analytical research and producing evidence and learning products for policy and programme design, including consultation and validation meetings.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated experience in policy advisory work, supporting governments in aligning national strategies with global frameworks (e.g., SDGs, Global Shield).</p></li><li><p>
Extensive experience in multi-stakeholder coordination, engaging with government stakeholders, donors, UN agencies, and international partners.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Knowledge </b><b>&amp; Skills:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable recommendations.</p></li><li><p>
Strong diplomatic and facilitation skills to manage cross-sectoral collaboration and stakeholder engagement.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work independently under tight timelines.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Languages:</b></p><p>
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu. Knowledge of local language of KP or Punjab is desirable.</p><p></p><p><b>
HOW TO APPLY</b></p><p>
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p></p><p><b>
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK</b></p><p></p><p><br>
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION</b></p><p></p><p><br>
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org</p><p></p><p><b>
NO FEE DISCLAIMER</b></p><p></p><p><br>
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION</b></p><ul><li><p>
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
</p></li><p></p><li><p>We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.</p></li><li><p>
If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is <b>only </b>for technical issues with an application - <b>unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply</b>.</p></li><p></p><li><p>
At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.</p></li><p></p><li><p>
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.</i></p><p><i><br>
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.</i></p></div><p></p>

Programme Policy Officer (Adaptive social protection, evidence generation and dissemination) - SC9 - Islamabad

IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa

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 Vacancy #: 7599 Unit: Pakistan Programme Coordination Unit Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Pakistan Country Office, Islamabad, Pakistan Reporting to: Country Representative (Acting) , IUCN Pakistan Work percentage: 100% Grade: P2 Expected start date: 15 May 2026 Type of contract: Fixed-term (up to 8 months) Closing date: 04 May 2026
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 BACKGROUND
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 IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature help the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. IUCN&rsquo;s work focuses on valuing and conserving nature, ensuring effective and equitable governance of its use, and deploying nature-based solutions to global challenged in climate, food and development. IUCN supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world, and brings governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practices.
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 IUCN Pakistan assists the federal, provincial and district governments, as well as civil society organisations, the private sector and other stakeholders in promoting conservation, the sustainable use of natural resources and sustainable development.
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  Job Description
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 S/He will support the Country Representative IUCN Pakistan and lead on the IUCN Pakistan Water and Climate programme in line with the IUCN&rsquo;s 20-years Strategic Vision and IUCN&rsquo;s 4 years Programme 2026-2029 following aspects but not limited to:
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   Technical Support and Analysis
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   Provide technical inputs on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and water resource management in Pakistan.
  </li>
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   Support integration of ecosystem-based approaches (EbA) and nature-based solutions (NbS) into projects especially in the water sector in Pakistan.
  </li>
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   Analyse national and provincial policies on climate change, water governance, and resilience and translate into the programme through initiatives like Freshwater Challenge.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in development of programmes on urban and nature with focus on freshwater connectivity, restoration and protection of green-blue spaces to manage urban heat
  </li>
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   Lead in vulnerability assessments, climate risk analyses, and water-related studies at the country level and contribute at the regional level.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in development of technical briefs, concept notes, training materials, presentations and knowledge products.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct objective review of the water and climate related projects and other projects with relevance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Review and update IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s Climate Change programme and Pakistan Water programme.
  </li>
  <li>
   Update IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s profile on Water and also on Climate, taking stock of the past experiences and projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Programme Development and Proposal Writing
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in design and development of projects in water, wetlands and climate change adaptation including managing floods and drought through EbA and NbS interventions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in proposal writing, budgeting inputs and logframe development at the country level in coordination with CR and other teams in the country office.
  </li>
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   Contribute in programme development and budgeting in development of regional projects for Pakistan in close coordination with the Regional Water and Wetlands Programme.
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   Identify funding opportunities aligned with Pakistan&rsquo;s water and climate priorities especially through GEF, GCF, FRLD and Adaptation Fund
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   For programme development, ensure alignment with donor requirements and international frameworks (e.g., climate and biodiversity agendas KMGBF) and country priorities, plans and policies (National Water Policy, National Climate Change Policy, National Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Paris Agreement etc.) and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR).
  </li>
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   Lead in developing project concepts focusing on resilience, water security, WEFE Nexus and ecosystem restoration.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in development of the integrated programmes as per IUCN&rsquo;s Programme 2026 &ndash; 2029 and 20-years Strategic Vision.
  </li>
  <li>
   Programme Support and Coordination
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the Country Representative in the Programme Coordination functions.
  </li>
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   Provide technical backstopping to ongoing projects particularly on water and climate.
  </li>
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   Support Country Representative in coordination with government counterparts, donors, and partners.
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   Coordinate in organizing consultations, workshops, trainings and stakeholder engagements to support programme coordination. Docusign Envelope ID: 2FE55E9C-6AA8-4A8E-A68B-D1A3DD47BC0A
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   Contribute in project monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
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   Ensure knowledge sharing across teams and projects.
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   Research and Knowledge Management
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  <li>
   Compile and synthesize data on Pakistan&rsquo;s climate risks, hydrology, and water challenges.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support development of case studies, reports, and communication materials.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain updated knowledge on global best practices in climate resilience and water management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to internal learning and capacity-building initiatives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute in development of the IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s Annual Report, Monthly Report and other periodic reports.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support integration of AI in water resources management through training programmes and conceptualising frameworks and tools.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strategic Support
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to the senior management in shaping water and climate programme strategy.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify emerging trends and opportunities in climate finance, adaptation, AI and water security.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support integration of climate and water considerations across IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s portfolio.
  </li>
  <li>
   Liaison with the Ministry of Water Resources, Provincial Water Irrigation and Water Management Departments and Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination to contribute and strengthen IUCN Programme in coordination with the Country Representative.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent IUCN Pakistan and relevant national and international Fora in coordination with the Country Representative IUCN Pakistan
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Any other relevant duties not specifically mentioned above and assigned by the supervisor(s) from time to time.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Requirements
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Master&rsquo;s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Water Resources, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience in climate change, water management, or environmental programmes. / In case of Bachelors degree, relevant experience of at least 10 years with proven skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in proposal writing and programme development is essential.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with Pakistan&rsquo;s climate and water policy landscape.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical, writing, and coordination skills.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 APPLICATIONS
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  About IUCN
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world&rsquo;s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people&rsquo;s well-being.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 www.iucn.org
 <br/>
 <br/>
 https://twitter.com/IUCN
</div>


Senior Programme Officer Water and Climate

IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law

<div>
 S/He Will Support The Country Representative IUCN Pakistan And Lead On The IUCN Pakistan Water And Climate Programme In Line With The IUCN&rsquo;s 20-years Strategic Vision And IUCN&rsquo;s 4 Years Programme 2026-2029 Following Aspects But Not Limited To
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Technical Support and Analysis
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide technical inputs on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and water resource management in Pakistan.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support integration of ecosystem-based approaches (EbA) and nature-based solutions (NbS) into projects especially in the water sector in Pakistan.
  </li>
  <li>
   Analyse national and provincial policies on climate change, water governance, and resilience and translate into the programme through initiatives like Freshwater Challenge.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in development of programmes on urban and nature with focus on freshwater connectivity, restoration and protection of green-blue spaces to manage urban heat
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in vulnerability assessments, climate risk analyses, and water-related studies at the country level and contribute at the regional level.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in development of technical briefs, concept notes, training materials, presentations and knowledge products.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct objective review of the water and climate related projects and other projects with relevance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Review and update IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s Climate Change programme and Pakistan Water programme.
  </li>
  <li>
   Update IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s profile on Water and also on Climate, taking stock of the past experiences and projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Programme Development and Proposal Writing
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in design and development of projects in water, wetlands and climate change adaptation including managing floods and drought through EbA and NbS interventions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in proposal writing, budgeting inputs and logframe development at the country level in coordination with CR and other teams in the country office.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute in programme development and budgeting in development of regional projects for Pakistan in close coordination with the Regional Water and Wetlands Programme.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify funding opportunities aligned with Pakistan&rsquo;s water and climate priorities especially through GEF, GCF, FRLD and Adaptation Fund
  </li>
  <li>
   For programme development, ensure alignment with donor requirements and international frameworks (e.g., climate and biodiversity agendas KMGBF) and country priorities, plans and policies (National Water Policy, National Climate Change Policy, National Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Paris Agreement etc.) and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR).
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in developing project concepts focusing on resilience, water security, WEFE Nexus and ecosystem restoration.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead in development of the integrated programmes as per IUCN&rsquo;s Programme 2026 &ndash; 2029 and 20-years Strategic Vision.
  </li>
  <li>
   Programme Support and Coordination
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the Country Representative in the Programme Coordination functions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide technical backstopping to ongoing projects particularly on water and climate.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support Country Representative in coordination with government counterparts, donors, and partners.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate in organizing consultations, workshops, trainings and stakeholder engagements to support programme coordination. Docusign Envelope ID: 2FE55E9C-6AA8-4A8E-A68B-D1A3DD47BC0A
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute in project monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure knowledge sharing across teams and projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Research and Knowledge Management
  </li>
  <li>
   Compile and synthesize data on Pakistan&rsquo;s climate risks, hydrology, and water challenges.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support development of case studies, reports, and communication materials.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain updated knowledge on global best practices in climate resilience and water management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to internal learning and capacity-building initiatives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute in development of the IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s Annual Report, Monthly Report and other periodic reports.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support integration of AI in water resources management through training programmes and conceptualising frameworks and tools.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strategic Support
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to the senior management in shaping water and climate programme strategy.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify emerging trends and opportunities in climate finance, adaptation, AI and water security.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support integration of climate and water considerations across IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s portfolio.
  </li>
  <li>
   Liaison with the Ministry of Water Resources, Provincial Water Irrigation and Water Management Departments and Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination to contribute and strengthen IUCN Programme in coordination with the Country Representative.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent IUCN Pakistan and relevant national and international Fora in coordination with the Country Representative IUCN Pakistan
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Any other relevant duties not specifically mentioned above and assigned by the supervisor(s) from time to time.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 REQUIREMENTS
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Master&rsquo;s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Water Resources, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience in climate change, water management, or environmental programmes. / In case of Bachelors degree, relevant experience of at least 10 years with proven skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in proposal writing and programme development is essential.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with Pakistan&rsquo;s climate and water policy landscape.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical, writing, and coordination skills. APPLICATIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
</div>


International Union for Conservation of Nature

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Vacancy #: </div><div>7599
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Unit: </div><div>Pakistan Programme Coordination Unit
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Organisation: </div><div>International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Location: </div><div>Pakistan Country Office, Islamabad, Pakistan
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Reporting to: </div><div>Country Representative (Acting) , IUCN Pakistan
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Work percentage: </div><div>100%
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Grade: </div><div>P2
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Expected start date: </div><div>15 May 2026
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Type of contract: </div><div>Fixed-term (up to 8 months)
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Closing date: </div><div>04 May 2026
</div></div><br>
</div></div></div></div><br>
</div></div><div>BACKGROUND
</div><div></div><div><p>IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature help the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. IUCN&rsquo;s work focuses on valuing and conserving nature, ensuring effective and equitable governance of its use, and deploying nature-based solutions to global challenged in climate, food and development. IUCN supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world, and brings governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practices.<br>
<br>
IUCN Pakistan assists the federal, provincial and district governments, as well as civil society organisations, the private sector and other stakeholders in promoting conservation, the sustainable use of natural resources and sustainable development.
</p></div><div></div><div>JOB DESCRIPTION
</div><div></div><div><div>S/He will support the Country Representative IUCN Pakistan and lead on the IUCN Pakistan Water and Climate programme in line with the IUCN&rsquo;s 20-years Strategic Vision and IUCN&rsquo;s 4 years Programme 2026-2029 following aspects but not limited to:<br>
A. Technical Support and Analysis<br>
<ul><li>Provide technical inputs on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and water resource management in Pakistan.</li><li>Support integration of ecosystem-based approaches (EbA) and nature-based solutions (NbS) into projects especially in the water sector in Pakistan.</li><li>Analyse national and provincial policies on climate change, water governance, and resilience and translate into the programme through initiatives like Freshwater Challenge.</li><li>Lead in development of programmes on urban and nature with focus on freshwater connectivity, restoration and protection of green-blue spaces to manage urban heat</li><li>Lead in vulnerability assessments, climate risk analyses, and water-related studies at the country level and contribute at the regional level.</li><li>Lead in development of technical briefs, concept notes, training materials, presentations and knowledge products.</li><li>Conduct objective review of the water and climate related projects and other projects with relevance.</li><li>Review and update IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s Climate Change programme and Pakistan Water programme.</li><li>Update IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s profile on Water and also on Climate, taking stock of the past experiences and projects.</li></ul>
B. Programme Development and Proposal Writing<br>
<ul><li>Lead in design and development of projects in water, wetlands and climate change adaptation including managing floods and drought through EbA and NbS interventions.</li><li>Lead in proposal writing, budgeting inputs and logframe development at the country level in coordination with CR and other teams in the country office.</li><li>Contribute in programme development and budgeting in development of regional projects for Pakistan in close coordination with the Regional Water and Wetlands Programme.</li><li>Identify funding opportunities aligned with Pakistan&rsquo;s water and climate priorities especially through GEF, GCF, FRLD and Adaptation Fund</li><li>For programme development, ensure alignment with donor requirements and international frameworks (e.g., climate and biodiversity agendas KMGBF) and country priorities, plans and policies (National Water Policy, National Climate Change Policy, National Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Paris Agreement etc.) and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR).</li><li>Lead in developing project concepts focusing on resilience, water security, WEFE Nexus and ecosystem restoration.</li><li>Lead in development of the integrated programmes as per IUCN&rsquo;s Programme 2026 &ndash; 2029 and 20-years Strategic Vision.</li></ul>
C. Programme Support and Coordination<br>
<ul><li>Support the Country Representative in the Programme Coordination functions.</li><li>Provide technical backstopping to ongoing projects particularly on water and climate.</li><li>Support Country Representative in coordination with government counterparts, donors, and partners.</li><li>Coordinate in organizing consultations, workshops, trainings and stakeholder engagements to support programme coordination. Docusign Envelope ID: 2FE55E9C-6AA8-4A8E-A68B-D1A3DD47BC0A</li><li>Contribute in project monitoring, reporting, and documentation.</li><li>Ensure knowledge sharing across teams and projects.</li></ul>
D. Research and Knowledge Management<br>
<ul><li>Compile and synthesize data on Pakistan&rsquo;s climate risks, hydrology, and water challenges.</li><li>Support development of case studies, reports, and communication materials.</li><li>Maintain updated knowledge on global best practices in climate resilience and water management.</li><li>Contribute to internal learning and capacity-building initiatives.</li><li>Contribute in development of the IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s Annual Report, Monthly Report and other periodic reports.</li><li>Support integration of AI in water resources management through training programmes and conceptualising frameworks and tools.</li></ul>
E. Strategic Support<br>
<ul><li>Contribute to the senior management in shaping water and climate programme strategy.</li><li>Identify emerging trends and opportunities in climate finance, adaptation, AI and water security.</li><li>Support integration of climate and water considerations across IUCN Pakistan&rsquo;s portfolio.</li><li>Liaison with the Ministry of Water Resources, Provincial Water Irrigation and Water Management Departments and Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination to contribute and strengthen IUCN Programme in coordination with the Country Representative.</li><li>Represent IUCN Pakistan and relevant national and international Fora in coordination with the Country Representative IUCN Pakistan</li></ul>
Any other relevant duties not specifically mentioned above and assigned by the supervisor(s) from time to time.
</div></div><div></div><div>REQUIREMENTS
 </div><div></div><p><div><div><div><div><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Water Resources, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience in climate change, water management, or environmental programmes. / In case of Bachelors degree, relevant experience of at least 10 years with proven skills.</li><br>
<br>
<li>Experience in proposal writing and programme development is essential.</li><br>
<br>
<li>Familiarity with Pakistan&rsquo;s climate and water policy landscape.</li><br>
<br>
<li>Strong analytical, writing, and coordination skills.</li>
</div></div><br>
</div></div></p><div>APPLICATIONS
</div><div><p>Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the &quot;Apply&quot; button.</p>
<p>Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.</p>
<p>Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/</p>
</div><p></p><p><b><i>About IUCN</i></b><br>
<br>
<i>IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.</i><br>
<i>
</i><br>
<i>Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world&rsquo;s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.</i><br>
<i>
</i><br>
<i>IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.</i><br>
<i>
</i><br>
<i>Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people&rsquo;s well-being.</i><br>
<i>
</i><br>
<i>www.iucn.org</i><br>
<i>https://twitter.com/IUCN</i></p></div>

Palladium Pakistan Pvt Ltd

<div><div><div><div><b>Posted date</b></div> <div>24th April, 2026</div> <div><b>Last date to apply</b></div> <div>29th April, 2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Country</b></div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div><b>Locations</b></div> <div>Islamabad</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Category</b></div> <div>Research
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Type</b></div> <div>Consultancy</div> <div><b>Position</b></div> <div>1</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Experience</b></div> <div>5 years</div></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><p><b>Junior National - Research Associate</b></p>
<p><i>
E4H FED TA: Technical Support to the International Health Regulation (IHR) Coordination Secretariat at the National Institute of Health, Islamabad</i></p>
<p><b>
Programme Overview</b></p>
<p>
Evidence for Health (E4H) is a Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO)-funded programme aimed at strengthening Pakistan's healthcare system, thereby decreasing the burden of illness and saving lives. E4H provides technical assistance (TA) to the Federal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Punjab governments, and is being implemented by Palladium along with Oxford Policy Management (OPM).</p>
<p>
Through its flexible, embedded, and demand-driven model, E4H supports the government to achieve a resilient health system that is prepared for health emergencies, responsive to the latest evidence, and delivers equitable, quality, and efficient healthcare services. Specifically, E4H delivers TA across three outputs:</p>
<p>
Output 1: Strengthened integrated health security, with a focus on preparing and responding to health emergencies, including pandemics.</p>
<p>
Output 2: Strengthened evidence-based decision-making to drive health sector performance and accountability.</p>
<p>
Output 3: Improved implementation of Universal Health Coverage, with a focus on ending preventable deaths.</p>
<p><b>
Position Summary</b></p>
<p>
The TA will not perform routine secretariat functions or backfill staffing gaps, but explicitly designed as an institutional strengthening intervention, focused on establishing sustainable systems, governance structures, standardised processes, and workforce capacities within the IHR secretariat at NIH to independently manage IHR coordination and NAPHS monitoring functions</p>
<p>
Specific <b>objectives </b>are to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provide support to establish and sustain the IHR Secretariat's outlined core functions and capabilities, including multi-sector national/ provincial coordination, and assist in monitoring and tracking the progress of NAPHS implementation , aligning pandemic fund and partners support to priorities of the government.</li>
<li>Provide support to the IHR secretariat under the Chief CDC in developing key foundational documents i.e. a strategic roadmap, SOPs &amp; guidelines for system strengthening (if required), institutionalise e-SPAR reporting to WHO and IHR monitoring reports, monitoring &amp; evaluation (M&amp;E) framework and periodic IHR review mechanism in Pakistan.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Strategic Approach</b></p>
<p><b>
Contributions to Health Systems Strengthening:</b><b> </b>This TA is designed as a comprehensive institutional strengthening intervention aimed at establishing sustainable systems, governance structures, standardised processes, and workforce capacities within NIH to independently manage IHR coordination functions. It will strengthen the health system by building a resilient and efficient IHR Coordination Secretariat at CDC NIH, while institutionalising governance and coordination mechanisms with One Health stakeholders both at the national and provincial levels.</p>
<p>
The time-bound TA will support systematic tracking of NAPHS priority recommendations through domestic (PC-1) and partner financing, strengthening national disease surveillance platforms, public health laboratory networks, health emergency management, workforce development, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), risk communication, and monitoring and assessment of public health events, which will enhance preparedness for coordinated responses during health emergencies.</p>
<p><b>
Alignment with other E4H TAs/Investments/National Standards:</b> The Secretariat will be a key integration point for various TA streams, ensuring they contribute coherently to national health policies and strategies, including the NAPHS 2024-28, Multi-sectoral Health Workforce Strategy (2025-34), Pakistan Multisectoral Surge capacity building package including surge capacity, Legal framework and the upcoming National Health and Population Policy (2026-35).</p>
<p><b>
Alignment with other donors (if relevant): </b>The Secretariat will serve as a platform for effective donor coordination, alignment of pandemic and partners funding with governments priority areas and to prevent duplication to maximise the impact of external investments By convening stakeholders through its governance platforms, it will ensure donor activities are strategically aligned with national priorities reflected in NAPHS 2024-28 and foster collaborative partnerships that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of all external support for Pakistan's health security. The TA will collaborate especially with UKHSA, US State Department, JSI, CDC, EMPHNET, WHO, ADB, FAO for IHR-related priority activities.</p>
<p><b>
Scope of Work and Methodology</b></p>
<p>
The team will perform the following functions in a phased manner, ensuring all the activities will be co-developed with the Ministry and NIH counterparts with progressive transfer of ownership;</p>
<p>
1.<b> Inception and Planning</b></p>
<ul>
<li>The inception meeting will be duly chaired by the Ministry focal point, along with the national IHR focal point at NIH with participation of other key stakeholders, including the UKHSA, US CDC focal point, US State Department &amp; JSI and the WHO.</li>
<li>Facilitate a collaborative process to develop a strategic 6 months&rsquo; work plan/roadmap, while ensuring sustainability/ institutionalisation and aligned with NAPHS 2024-28 and JEE 2023 recommendations since inception phase.</li>
<li>Outline the roadmap to make IHR secretariat functional and sustainable, along with necessary governance and structural reforms with one health approach for being able to coordinate, track activities for enhancing preparedness and response capacities, developing standard operating procedures.</li>
</ul>
<p> 2. <b>Coordination and Governance Facilitation</b></p>
<p>
The team will provide the following support under governance and coordination:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provide technical support to convene the meetings of the notified and existing National IHR Technical Committee and key Technical Working Groups (TWGs - Prevent, Detect, Respond).</li>
<li>Establish and maintain efficient coordination mechanisms with the NCOC &ndash; NIH, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), provincial public health emergency operations centre (PHEOCs), and other relevant authorities.</li>
<li>Establish coordination with provincial IHR secretariats /PDSRUs &amp; coordination mechanisms by establishing feedback loops between provincial IHR secretariats and the national coordination structure. Adopt a hybrid coordination model with bottom-up approach for contextual priority setting and top-down approach for policy coherence and strategic oversight, maximising responsiveness while avoiding the inherent limitations of a purely centralised approach.</li>
<li>Establish coordination with agencies at the points of entry (PoE) for the screening, referral and quarantine facilities during outbreaks, PHEIC and Pandemics.</li>
<li>The Secretariat will support NIH and M/o NHSR&amp;C in ensuring that Pandemic Fund resources are strategically aligned with JEE and NAPHS priorities and safeguarded against diversion to routine operational expenditures.</li>
</ul>
<p> 3.<b> </b><b>Monitoring, Assessment, and Information Sharing</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support in institutionalising structured state parties annual reporting (SPAR) to WHO and annual IHR monitoring report within IHR secretariat (NIH officials) to see the progress made in implementation of NAPHS priority areas.</li>
<li>Coordinate with National Health Data Centre to compile, analyse national surveillance and response data to support the National IHR Focal Point at NIH for feedback, issuing travel advisory, guidelines, and planning response activities in case an outbreak has occurred or PHEIC notified by WHO. Facilitate the transparent and timely exchange of information between provincial IHR secretariats and relevant national bodies under a legal framework.</li>
<li>Support NIH health education / risk communication cell to draft updated national risk communication plan to inform the public, healthcare professionals, and government agencies about the pandemic and recommended actions.</li>
<li>Monitor the global health security paradigm and inform the national government on IHR practices across the world.</li>
</ul>
<p> <b>Phase IV: Capacity Building</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Review and map existing capacities and gaps in IHR implementation nationwide reflected in National Multisectoral health workforce strategy document.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate training programs in line with Pakistan Multisectoral Surge capacity building package including surge capacity, IDSR, AMR and Lab training manuals to build core capacities at national and sub-national levels through domestic, pandemic and partners funding.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Focal Points:</b> The TA team will operate under the guidance of the M/o NHSRC focal point and the National IHR Focal Point at NIH.</p>
<p><b>
Sustainability: Capacity Building, Institutionalisation, and/or Transition Planning</b></p>
<p><b><i>
Capacity Building:</i></b> The 6 moths&rsquo; roadmap will clearly outline the institutional/ministerial mandates, roles, and responsibilities of designated focal points. The resultant synergy will produce quantifiable and scalable results in each of the prevention, detection, and response domains under the IHR. Through institutional strengthening and capacity building, the TA will support the NIH in addressing existing governance and coordination challenges by introducing reforms and sustaining transparent operational mechanisms, periodic performance reviews, and formalising coordination within NIH and across the country as an NPHI.</p>
<p><b><i>
Institutionalisation:</i></b> M/o NHSRC role remains as an oversight body, involved in mutual accountability, senior level coordination and financial approvals (principal accounting officer) while CEO NIH under board of governors will involve in performance review, planning and operational functions. All outputs (e.g., work plans, monitoring reports) will be developed under the supervision of national chief CDC / IHR focal point at NIH to ensure ownership and sustainability since inception phase. The operational framework will be recommended for incorporation into government funding schemes, a new PC-1 or revision of the existing PC-1, whichever seems feasible to NIH and the Ministry.</p>
<p><b><i>
Transition Planning:</i></b> All the activities will be co-developed with NIH counterparts with progressive transfer of ownership to operate independently in coordination with provinces and federating areas. This will help NIH to independently convene coordination platforms and produces and disseminate IHR reporting.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<p>
The Research Associate will be responsible for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Inception Report/ Roadmap</li>
<li>Meetings of the National IHR Technical Committees and key Technical Working Groups and draft submitted for sustainable &amp; institutionalised IHR Secretariat functions</li>
<li>IHR monitoring report 2027</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Timeline and Days</b></p>
<p>
The level of effort (LOE) for the role is 80 days from 15 May 2026- 31 Dec 2026.</p>
<p><b>
Requirement</b></p>
<p><b><i>
Technical Expertise</i></b></p>
<ul>
<li>Postgraduate in Public Health or relevant field.</li>
<li>5+ years in health systems particularly in Heath security</li>
</ul>
<p><b><i>Competencies</i></b></p>
<ul>
<li>Analysis and use of data, Teamwork and Communication Skills, ability to engage with diverse sectors.</li></ul></div><p></p>

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