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Organisation Vision
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Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities
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Organisation Mission
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Leading humanitarian organisation in Pakistan; Committed to prevent and alleviate human suffering by mobilising the power of humanity through volunteers
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PRCS Fundamental Principles
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Humanity
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Impartiality
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Neutrality
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Independence
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Volunteer Service
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Unity
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Universality
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Position Objectives:
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The Climate Advocacy and Coordination for Resilient Action (CACRA) project aims at contributing to building and strengthening the institutional & technical capacities, structures and strategies of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in climate-smart disaster risk management programming. Adapted preparedness instruments (incl. Early Warning Systems) will also be developed in the project and tested on national, provincial, district and community levels. The project aims at increasing PRCS’ collaboration with key national and local stakeholders (government, CSO and academia) in the field of climate change adaptation and environmental management and make use of partnerships to enhance community-based outreach and awareness raising.
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Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:
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- Support in the development and finalisation of a PRCS Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, its dissemination and implementation under the CACRA project.
- Initiate and support the PRCS team in climate change adaptation related awareness campaigns at different levels (national, provincial and district level)
- Develop and rolling out advocacy campaigns for creating awareness on climate change and environmental issues.
- Assist the Programme Manager and project team in liaising, organising and conducting advocacy events with stakeholders across Pakistan.
- Advocacy events with stakeholders across Pakistan.
- Work as focal person of the CACRA project to support PRCS provincial branches in Baluchistan and Punjab on CACRA deliverables
- Development and initiate of knowledge management products, including learning reports of the events, activities and sharing these with PRCS and RCRC Movement partners including PHF and CCA/Resilience forums.
- Assist in activity planning, give advice on exchange and coordination mechanisms to increase the communities’ resilience against climate change and natural disasters.
- Participate in data gathering, data compilation and in development of research-based reports and articles as inputs to publications, press releases etc.
- Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, reports, studies and concept notes to mainstream climate change adaptation into PRCS programming.
- Coordination with relevant stakeholders to showcase CACRA interventions at all levels. Organise and report on events related to Climate Change Adaptation in coordination with academia and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyse project developments and implementation; review documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective action.
- Assist in the design/enhancement/implementation of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
- Assist in the coordination of project reviews and evaluations (internal and external), including drafting Terms of Reference, liaising with partners and independent experts and research institutions.
- Design, implement and report on awareness/social media campaigns for climate change adaptation and environmental issues.
- Support the development of a “PRCS greening proposal” and closely monitor its potential implementation.
- Coordinate activities related to budgeting (project preparation and submissions, progress reports, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports. Provide substantive support to consultative meetings, conferences, etc., to including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
- Ensure adequate project documentation, archiving and presentation of best practice.
- Develop, refine and test early warning systems at community, district and national level.
- Any other task as may be assigned by the Management.
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Education
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Masters/16 years education in Environmental Sciences, Public Policy, Developmental Studies or related field from HEC recognized University/ Institution.
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Experience
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5 Years professional working experience with INGO, Think tanks or UN agencies in the field of climate change, advocacy, campaigning and/or disaster risk management.
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Proven experience of working closely with Government of Pakistan, INGOs and NGOs coordination networks, platforms
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Proven experience working in designing and implementing awareness campaigns, and of engaging multiple stakeholders in the advocacy events
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Demonstrable field experience in areas of DRR, environmental protection and community-based programming
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Knowledge / Skills
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Strong writing, representation and negotiation skills
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Excellent planning and organizational skills.
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Fluency in spoken and written English.
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Age Limit
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Maximum age limit 45 Years
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Travelling
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Frequent field visits
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