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Term of Reference for Provincial Program Manager Punjab

Background:

Peace & Justice Network (PJN) is a national civil society network consisting of over 50 member and partner organizations registered with SECP under Section 42 working for Social Justice, Rule of Law and Good Governance for Peaceful, Just, Inclusive and Prosperous Pakistan with prime focus on SDGs 16 Plus promotion and implementation,. PJN is the provincial partner for the Aawaz II programme in Punjab and is looking for dynamic and hardworking person with extensive experience in the management of large scale national and provincial level human rights protection programs with strong government liaisoning, civil society engagement and thematic knowledge of child labour, early and forced marriage, gender-based violence (GBV) and to promote social cohesion and tolerance.

Aawaz II will work with local communities in 26 districts of Punjab through a network of district partners to promote the right of children, women, youth, and other marginalised groups, to strengthen their control over their developments. The program aims to achieve these objectives by creating a more protective and enabling environment for girls, boys, women, youth, religious minorities, the differently-abled and those at risk of exclusion and exploitation by supporting/ strengthening systems and community responses that provide protection from exploitation and prevent discrimination and intolerance at all levels.

 

Job Description:

Punjab Provincial Program Manager will be responsible for overall program implementation and stakeholder management in Punjab. Specific responsibilities includes:

  •  Organize provincial and district level meetings, consultations, seminars around program themes by engaging relevant government and civil society stakeholders. Conduct thematic consultation (Women, Youth, PWS, Minorities, Child labour, and other harmful practices) at the provincial level. Identify thematic resources, engage a thematic expert and deliver special research, trainings and advocacy assignments
  • Provide technical support and take lead in establishing civil society policy advocacy and lobbying forum at provincial and district level
  • Managing Punjab Provincial Forums. Producing Knowledge Products. Liaising with relevant authorities for advocacy action. Provide Technical guidance to Forum members.
  • Managing Punjab District Forums. Setting district reform agenda in coordination with district partners. Provide technical and capacity building support for Aawaz Forum members. Liaising with relevant authorities for advocacy action. Provide Technical guidance to Forum members.
  • Develop program specific policy briefs relevant to the advocacy agenda established by the Provincial Forum.
  • Provide input to field level implementation of the projects/ activities to district program partners and Aawaz District Forum members. Prepare specific event reports, presentations and documents where needed.
  • Liaise closely, continuously and constructively with primary stakeholders, local authorities and other relevant project stakeholders.
  • Conduct field visits as necessary for program implementation and ensure technical oversight.
  • Promote knowledge management to establish EWS and ERM and technical inputs for the smooth functioning of these systems
  • Ensure achievement of intended results and targets of the program. Meet emerging needs from implementation of the program.
  • Ensure foreseen changes of adjustments to budget or activities are submitted to, and approved by funding partner in a timely manner, in accordance with contract agreements
  • Analyzing program risks and developing risk register for program.
  • Liaise closely with Aawaz PMU to meet programme objectives
  • Any other task/s related arising needs of the assignment

 

Standard Minimum Qualification and Expertise:


Education: Master Degree in Social Sciences, Law.  

Experience and specific expertise: 8 to 12 years of work experience and ability to network with or develop a broad array of partnerships with all relevant stakeholders. Experience of organizing policy reform consultation and writing policy papers. Engagement with human rights stakeholders and expertise in building alliances and collaborations with civil society organizations and forums. Specific expertise includes:

  • Experience in developing human rights framework and strategy, policy advocacy and lobbying as well as conducting and developing training and workshops material on gender based violence, child labour, early and forced marriage as well as social cohesion and interfaith harmony and other related areas.
  • Ability to network with or develop a broad array of partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.
  • Good understanding of programmes and project management.
  • Willing to lead initiative and program team with minimal supervision;
  • Passionate and committed to human rights including respect for diversity, integrity and transparency.
  • Maintain superior levels of professionalism while working under pressure in a fast-paced and sometimes difficult environmentt.

Language: Fluency in English and Urdu language and excellent writing skills