National Programme Coordinator

The National Programme Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Up-scaling Programme operations. He/she will look after day to day management of National Coordination Unit & its staff including general and financial administration, work planning, progress reporting, monitoring and quality control of Programme inputs. The NPC will work closely with the MoCC and the UNCCD Focal Point, and provide technical backstopping in implementation of the UNCCD and mainstreaming SLM & NAP into sectoral polices and plans. Under the supervision and guidance of the National Programme Director (NPD), the NPC will lead the Programme team and ensure the implementation of Programme activities in a manner to achieve all deliverables, outcomes and outputs to maximize benefits and the desired impacts of the programme.

The NPC will be responsible for the following technical, administrative and managerial tasks:

• Lead and manage the National Coordination Unit, applying administrative and financial procedures as required under the PCOM and by the UNDP;
• Assist the NPD with execution of the  Up-scaling Programme  and delivery of the Programme  outputs according to the PC-I, UNDP Pro Doc, and the PCOM procedures;
• Selection, recruitment and supervision of Programme  technical and administrative support staff;
• Preparation and negotiation of sub-contract agreements with all the  implementing agencies for undertaking field activities / special studies to be carried out under Up-scaling Programme;
• Initiate mobilization of all Programme  inputs in accordance with PCOM procedures;
• Preparation and revision Programme  work plans, budgets and financial plans in consultation with the NPD;
• Organize and manage Programme  activities in accordance to the work plan in order to produce Programme  outputs;
• Hiring of Programme  consultants/technical inputs in consultation of the NPD and UNDP-CO;
• Coordinate the Programme  activities with line ministries, sectoral agencies, provincial governments, research institutions, NGOs and local communities to ensure cross-sectoral integration of the Programme  activities;
• Provide backstopping to the NPD in organizing PSC meetings;
• Coordinate and supervise the technical inputs from the national/international experts to secure timely production of outputs planned in the Programme  document;
• Timely preparation and submission of the Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports to the UNDP-CO under the guidance of the NPD; and
• Identification and resolution of Programme  implementation problems with the assistance of the NDP, if necessary;
• Provide technical guidance to the Provincial Programme Directors and Provincial Programme Coordinators/Specialists for the implementation of various SLM activities under provincial components of the Programme.

Education and Experience:-

• Ph. D in Natural Sciences (Preferable) or field closely related to sustainable Land management with 9 years of experience OR Master's  Degree in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or field closely to Sustainable Land Management with 12 years of experience in the field.

Other Skills:-

• Experience in planning, development and implementation of integrated natural resources management projects, preferably GEF-UNDP funded projects or programmes;
• Knowledge of land degradation and desertification issues in Pakistan;
• Previous experience in GEF Programme  proposal preparation and familiarity with GEF operating areas and strategic priorities would be an added advantage;
• Extensive knowledge of UNCCD and other Rio Conventions to ensure synergy;
• Familiarity with NAP Alignment process/Integrated Financial Strategy (IFS) development and national reporting on implementation of UNCCD;
• Proven track record of working with the multi-stakeholders, including federal and provincial government, NGOs and research institutions;
• Proven ability to work under pressure and time constraints;
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams of technical experts.
• Experience and knowledge of the functioning, procedures, and systems of GoP and UNDP projects, especially with PCOM procedures and requirements would be appreciated;
• Management skills and experience;
• Problem solving skills and result oriented approach;
• Leadership qualities and sensitivity to gender issues. 
• Computer literate with excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.