Background Information
Job Title:
Programme Manager – Gender
Location:
Islamabad, Pakistan
Division:
Pakistan Country Office
Date:
8 February 2017
Ref:
PAK/HR/17/03
Description of the Unit:
In 2007, Trócaire opened a country office in Pakistan. Our goal in Pakistan is, ‘to contribute to a just and equal society where people have control over their own lives and are holding those in power to account.’ Under Trócaire’s strategic plan for Pakistan (2016-2020) our programming will focus on:
We work at an individual, community, civil society and institutional level to ensure that power relations ultimately benefit those most in need. As a partnership agency, we engage with civil society organisations skilled in advocacy, community mobilisation, awareness raising, humanitarian response, service delivery, legal assistance and research.
Background to the Role:
The role will lead on the delivery of Trócaire’s Challenging Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programme. The objectives of the Challenging GBV Programme are:
Reporting to:
Programme Director
Managing (Individuals/Team):
3 Programme Officers and 1 Advocacy Coordinator - Gender
Team Relationships:
The Programme Manager will also work with: Programme Managers (3), Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Manager (1), Grants Coordinator (1), Advocacy and Communications Coordinator (1) and Finance Officer – Gender (1). In addition, the post holder will be required to engage with other relevant staff in Pakistan and Ireland.
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Contract Duration:
May 2018 with potential to extend subject to funding
Grade:
5
Location of Position
Islamabad, Pakistan. This role will involve frequent travel across Pakistan.
Role Description
Scope of the Role:
This is a replacement role and sits within the programme team. The Programme Manager – Gender will lead on the development and implementation of Trócaire’s Challenging Gender Based Violence programme. The Programme Manager – Gender will be responsible for leading a dynamic and motivated team, ensuring quality delivery of programme activities in in 8 districts in KP and Sindh, managing a diverse partner portfolio, overseeing grant and financial management, and representing Trócaire at external meetings, events and networks.
The Programme Manager – Gender will provide tailored technical support to partners including monitoring visits, mentoring of staff and facilitation of technical and programmatic workshops. The Programme Manager – Gender will also support Trócaire’s efforts to mainstream gender in all aspects of its work.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Programme Management (55%):
Capacity Development (15%):
Human Resource Management (15%):
Advocacy and Profiling (10%):
Other (5%)
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Approval Record
Job Spec created by (Initials):
KS
Job Spec reviewed by HR Partner:
N/A
Job Spec edited by (Initials):
JOB
Job Spec approved by (Initials):
08/02/2017
Note: Interviews will take place during the week of 6 March 2017.