Field Implementation Officer

UN Atlas; Dadu; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Pakistan seeks a Field Implementation Officer for the Flood Recovery Programme in Dadu District. You will ensure day-to-day field activities, maintain quality, and coordinate with government partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders to deliver on SDG goals and disaster recovery needs.

The role emphasizes monitoring, risk management, and community engagement with a focus on women and marginalized groups, supporting agricultural recovery and livelihoods in a post-flood context.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of overall experience
• 3+ years in community engagement, project implementation, or coordination/liaison roles
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; experience with web-based management systems
• Experience with water supply, land leveling, or related sectors is beneficial
• Prior collaboration with UN agencies, governments, or NGOs is desired

Responsibilities

• Support field implementation and community engagement plans with project team and partners
• Liaise between UNDP Country Office and local stakeholders; track progress and propose corrective actions
• Design and implement monitoring tools; maintain data collection and reporting systems
• Support risk monitoring, including social and environmental risks and grievances
• Engage with community members, manage feedback, and support grievance redressal mechanisms
• Oversee quality of field activities such as water schemes and agricultural rehabilitation, focusing on women and marginalized groups

Skills

Results-driven

Innovative thinking

Continuous learning

Adaptability

Mobilization & reporting

Engagement & partnership

Diversity & inclusion

Organization & coordination

Communication & writing

Job description

Work arrangement On-site / Duty station

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan collaborates with the government and its people to create local development solutions, aiming for a more equitable, prosperous, and resilient society aligned with SDGs and COP25 targets. UNDP focuses on capacity building, effective monitoring, and transparent program delivery. Following the devastating 2022 floods, UNDP launched the Flood Recovery Programme (FRP) to support climate-resilient and inclusive recovery, particularly in Dadu District, focusing on restoring housing, livelihoods, governance, and disaster preparedness.

Job Purpose

The Field Implementation Officer will support the Flood Recovery Programme (FRP) in Dadu District, Pakistan, by ensuring the day-to-day implementation and quality assurance of field activities. This role involves close coordination with the FRP project team, government officials, beneficiaries, and other partners to ensure timely and compliant delivery of planned works according to UNDP, government, and donor standards. The incumbent will contribute to restoring agricultural productivity and community well-being, focusing on small-scale farmers and vulnerable groups, and directly supporting Pakistan’s post-flood recovery strategy and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

Responsibilities

The Field Implementation Officer will support the Project Specialist in designing and executing field implementation and community engagement plans, fostering strong relationships with government partners, community members, and implementing partners. Key duties include acting as a liaison between the UNDP Country Office and local stakeholders, tracking progress, proposing corrective measures, and conducting field visits. The role involves monitoring field implementation progress in Sindh, designing and implementing monitoring tools, and maintaining a system for data collection and reporting. The officer will also support risk monitoring, including social and environmental risks and community grievances. Furthermore, the incumbent will engage with community members, manage feedback, support the Grievance Redressal Mechanism, monitor the quality of field activities like water supply schemes and agricultural rehabilitation, and implement community engagement plans, with a focus on women and marginalized groups.

Work Experience

Requires a minimum of 7 years of overall experience, with at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in community engagement, project implementation, or coordination/liaison roles. Proficiency in computer use, office software packages (MS Word, Excel), and web-based management systems is essential. Experience in relevant thematic areas (e.g., water supply, land levelling) and geographical areas is beneficial. Prior experience in project execution/monitoring and collaboration with UN agencies, governments, or NGOs is desired.

Skills

The role requires strong competencies in achieving results, innovative thinking, continuous learning, adaptability, and determination. Essential skills include effective engagement and partnership building, enabling diversity and inclusion, excellent organizational, mobilization, communication, and report writing abilities. Community development expertise is also crucial for this position.