Recovery Specialist

Job Description

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:ÿ we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ?leave no one behind? approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Background and Organizational ContextPakistan is among the ten countries worst affected by climate change with the 2022 floods underscoring the unpredictability, magnitude and adverse impacts of the challenge. The floods affected more than 33 million people in 94 districts resulting in the loss of 1,739 lives mostly in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. Out of the 25 poorest districts in Pakistan, 19 were adversely and significantly affected by the floods.According to the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA, conducted with technical support from UNDP), the 2022 floods caused losses and damages exceeding US$ 30 billion to the national economy. Agriculture and housing sectors were the worst-hit, with losses and damages exceeding US$ 13 billion and US$ 6 billion respectively. The damage is spread across 17 key sectors with total recovery needs estimated to be over US$ 16 billion.In response, the Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) was developed with technical support from UNDP, providing an overarching framework for planning, financing, implementing, and monitoring Pakistan?s progress toward recovery. Further, UNDP supported the Government in organizing the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan in Geneva in January 2023, providing an opportunity to present the 4RF, secure international support, and forge long-term partnerships for building Pakistan?s climate resilience and adaptation.UNDP developed its Flood Recovery Programme (FRP) responding to the findings and recommendations of the PDNA and fully aligned with the priorities identified under the 4RF. The FRP?s overarching objective is to transition from relief and expedite resilient and sustainable recovery in the flood affected areas in an integrated manner, with its four pillars reflecting UNDPs core strengths and comparative advantages: 1) housing and community infrastructure; 2) livelihoods recovery; 3) enhancing governments capacity for service delivery, and 4) disaster resilience and climate risk reduction.The FRP is intended as an umbrella project under which donor contributions ? as pledged at the Geneva Conference ? could be harnessed. As of writing, UNDP has mobilized 4.6M USD from the Government of Japan, with which key activities will be kick-started, and more funds are expected to be mobilized from other donors. Indeed, the needs remain significant as more than six months on, the floods continue to have a devastating impact on the workforce. As of March 2023, there are around 4.3 million workers in flood-affected districts who continue to be affected by disruptions and job losses (ILO), amounting to 20% of the pre-flood workforce. There are also over 400,000 temporary displaced persons identified in 13 districts reporting the highest displacement in the provinces of Balochistan and KP alone. There are potential (but imminent) risks of compounding crises, including heatwaves and monsoons during the 2023 rainy season.highest displacement in the provinces of Balochistan and KP alone. There are potential (but imminent) risks of compounding crises, including heatwaves and monsoons during the 2023 rainy season.ÿPosition PurposeIn order to ensure timely implementation of the FRP and coordinate with various stakeholders to jointly develop proposals building on UNDP?s comparative advantages and added value, especially on livelihood recovery, UNDP Pakistan Country Office is recruiting a Recovery Specialist to work within its Resilience, Environment and Climate Change Unit, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative. The Recovery Specialist will work in close collaboration with other units within the CO to support resilient recovery to the 2022 floods in Pakistan with a portfolio-based implementation to program implementation.UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead timely and quality implementation of the Flood Recovery Programme

• Lead the timely implementation of the various components of the FRP by coordinating with government counterparts, UN agencies, civil society organizations and CO teams;
• Ensure course correction and adaptive project management where circumstances require, in close consultation with CO senior management;
• Monitor progress on the ground on a regular basis, in collaboration with various units and sub-offices in the implementing sites, including by conducting monitoring missions;
• Lead communication efforts including by providing progress updates to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis;
• Ensure full compliance with the reporting requirements of the FRP donors, including compiling, drafting and finalizing progress/final reports;
• Ensure full compliance of the FRP with UNDP rules and regulations and policies on financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and follow-up on audit recommendations where necessary.

Provide technical guidance to deepen UNDP?s offer on livelihoods and value chain approach

• Lead the conceptualization of UNDP?s offer on livelihoods recovery building on the organization?s global and national track record, comparative advantages and added value, ensuring interlinkages with other components of the FRP;
• Coordinate with UN agencies and other development partners to identify entry points for future programming and policy interventions related to livelihoods recovery;
• Substantively lead the production of knowledge products and reports related to the FRP and livelihoods recovery;
• Facilitate knowledge exchange within UNDP and with other external partners on lessons learnt focusing on livelihood recovery;

Lead design interventions under the FRP in coordination with various stakeholders

• Lead the development of advocacy strategies for disseminating and raising awareness of results and impact achieved under the FRP as well as key recovery challenges and opportunities in the flood-affected areas;
• Develop targeted funding proposals under or related to the FRP umbrella based on a comprehensive analysis and mapping of donor priorities;
• Develop and strengthen networks with departments at HQ and the regional office, as well as other UN agencies working in Pakistan to support the policy and programming mandates of the CO;
• Develop and maintain relations with development partners and potential donors in Pakistan;

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the OrganizationCompetenciesCore

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
• Learn Continuously LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competenciesPartnership management: Emerging partnerships

• Ability to explore and identify new partnership as well as manage the existing partnership to ensure the needed interventions and communications with stakeholders on policy and project engagement.

Business Direction and Strategy: ÿSystem Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Business Management

• Portfolio Management
  • Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization as programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investmentGeneral (across the functions)
• Result Based Management
  • ÿAbility to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
• Project Management
  • Ability to plan, organize, priorities and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.

General (across the functions): Event planning and execution

• Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDPs overall brand and mandate.

Communication: Advocacy strategy and implementation

• Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change.

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Masters degree or equivalent in development studies, political science, international relations, social science, law or related field is required, or -ÿ
• Bachelor?s degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Masters degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years (with master?s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor?s degree) of progressively responsible experience in leading the implementation of programmes and projects in the areas of crisis response, early recovery, resilience building, livelihoods development and related areas is required.
• Working experience and demonstrated technical expertise in designing, implementing and coordinating livelihood recovery, project monitoring and evaluations and development interventions is a strong asset.
• Prior experience managing projects funded by emerging donors, as well as knowledge of their specific priorities, processes and standards, is an asset.
• Experience working in managing international development cooperation is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required.ÿ
• Working knowledge of Chinese is an asset.

Note: Please upload copies of your academic qualifications and 3 latest Performance Evaluations (if applicable).ÿDisclaimerÿImportant information for US Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)ÿUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.ÿUNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ÿ We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.ÿÿUNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.ÿScam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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