Responsible to:
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Portfolio Head or Programme Director
Main accountabilities:
To work under the overall direction of the relevant programme director or portfolio leader and under the day-to-day supervision of project managers as required, in accordance with an agreed annual performance agreement including associated financial and other targets.
Specific responsibilities
As assigned by or agreed with the portfolio leader:
Prepare expressions of interest and proposals for new work opportunities.
Work in close collaboration with other portfolios in the Pakistan team and contribute towards business development in Pakistan.
Take an active role in exploring and developing new areas of work and new relationships.
Develop strong and effective working relationships with all other members of the portfolio, Programme and other OPM colleagues.
Participate, through programme meetings and by other means, in the general development of the work of the Portfolio, the Programme and the Company in general.
Take a proactive approach to on- and off-job personal and career development by working on projects in other OPM portfolio areas, keeping abreast of latest developments within the Portfolio and taking opportunities to attend training events as appropriate.
Prepare reports in line with the terms of reference for particular projects.
Proof-read, format and edit reports.
Organise workshops and other events related to project activities.
Comply with all internal policies processes and procedures including financial management systems.
Qualifications & experience
A Master’s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Management, Economics, Public Policy, Social Science, Development Studies or a related field.
Prior work experience of climate change and/or disaster risk policy, while not necessary will be a plus.
Experience of working with government officials and international agencies is a positive.
Skills
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Ability to multi-task well and manage multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Detail oriented.