Thematic Expert (Land Use
Planning & Implementation)

Thematic Expert, Land Use Planning and Implementation (LUP&I) incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the NPC. The primary responsibilities of the Land Use Planning and Implementation Expert will be to mainstream SLM principles and guidelines in land use planning process; play the lead role in developing participatory land use plans for the Up-scaling Programme sites and the model districts in collaboration with the PPCs and GIS Coordinator and monitor on-the-ground field activities.

The specific tasks of the Expert, Land Use Planning and Implementation would include:

• Take a lead role in identifying and implementing an overall planning and monitoring system for the Programme  in connection with: Programme  outcomes, outputs, activities, benchmarks and indicators;
• Review, adopt, test and modify existing/available monitoring tools, techniques and methods to suit the specific needs of the SLM Up-scaling Programme ;
• Take lead role in establishing data collection procedures;
• Assist the SLMP in developing SLM Criteria and Indicators;
• Provide guidance and support to SLMP in collection of baseline information for implementation of up-scaling programme and conduct participatory resource appraisal and planning for the targeted areas.
• Coordinate with PPCs in development of participatory land use plans at village and district levels and provide technical backstopping;
• Assist SLMP in data collection, monitoring procedures, and assessment of results and activities;
• Assist SLMP for developing database on SLM and collection of data on the extent of land degradation and desertification in the country;
• Finalize the selection of field demonstrations and Programmes  for full-scale Programme  interventions based on site selection criteria;
• Proven track record of coordination and liaison with Federal and Provincial Governments
• Prepare and implement a programme for enhancing the monitoring capacities of the Programme  team;
• Organize and conduct relevant workshops for Programme  team, partners and CBOs;
• Assist the NPC in compiling Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports and work plans based on the inputs from SLMP team;
• Facilitate annual and periodic review and assessment exercises.
• Work in close liaison with independent evaluation teams;
• Supervise the work of Provincial Planning and Monitoring Officers;
• Keep abreast of new methods and techniques with regard to M&E of SLM/INRM initiatives;
• Assist SLMP in alignment and mainstreaming NAP, and
• Any other specific task as may be assigned by the NPD or NPC.

Education and Experience:-

• Master degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture / Forestry, Social Science or relevant degree from HEC recognized university
• At least 07 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in land use planning and NRM would be an advantage.

Other Skills:-

• Experience in the developing participatory land use planning would be an advantage;
• Good organizational management and technical skills with track record of implementation and monitoring of community-based projects would be an advantage
• Experience of working with donor assisted projects/Programmes;
• Good team player and leadership qualities;
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills, especially negotiation and bargaining in NRM;
• Good computer skills for data analysis, preparation of presentation and report writing; and
• Excellent writing skills and ability to speak English and Urdu fluently. Familiarity with regional languages will be an added advantage.