CARE is a leading global humanitarian and development organization. Since its establishment in 2005, CARE International in Pakistan (CIP) has been responding to major disasters and undertaking an array of development projects. CIP works through its local partners and a range of stakeholders for development, as well as emergency response related interventions, which makes collaboration a key component of its work, across the country. Health and education, with particular focus on women, are some of CARE’s core identified Program areas in Pakistan, as part of its Long-Range Strategic Plan.

I. JOB SUMMARY:

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization that has been dedicated to fighting global poverty for 75 years. CARE has decades of global experience and proven success working with small-scale women producers. She Feeds the World is unique because it strategically connects multisector who, together, can create change at scale. The goal of the SFtW framework is to fulfill the rights to food and nutrition security for women and small-scale producers and their families. SFtW builds on CARE's 75 years of experience in promoting an integrative approach to food and nutrition security that not only promotes access to critical inputs like water, land, seeds, technology, and finance, and access to markets, but also includes an explicit focus on nutrition, safety nets and social protection in times of crisis, and puts gender equality and women's empowerment at the heart of everything we do. SFtW works directly with women to strengthen their skills and confidence to engage in sustainable agriculture practices, financial inclusion, market engagement, gender equality, and food and nutrition security -- while also engaging with men and boys to support efforts for greater equality. To continue to push the envelope on high quality Programming, SFtW harnesses cutting edge research and innovation. We use evidence to build strategic partnerships, along with advocacy and influencing strategies, that fuel structural changes and scale up proven approaches to improve food and nutrition security for women and their households. Together, these evidence-based tools and practices link women to resources and markets, improve family nutrition, and break down barriers that trap small-scale producers (specially women) and their families in poverty.

CARE International in Pakistan has decades of experience in working with marginalized and vulnerable producers and their communities. We work with women, girls, boys and men to unleash women's potential to the benefit of society as a whole. We focus on promoting long-term development through our Projects, multiplying impact through evidence, and influencing at a national and global scale.

The project will be implemented in three districts of Punjab Province (Vehari, Okara & Pakpattan). The main KPIs of the project are:

• Supporting women’s empowerment
• Increasing women’s access to and control of productive resources
• Enabling women’s access to inclusive markets
• Improving nutrition
• Multiplying impact, to enable change at scale

The Position will be based at CARE Country Office Islamabad with frequent travel to the field.

II. Role and Responsibilities:

Implementation: % of Time:  70%

• Write, edit and develop content related to the project, fulfil all project reporting requirements, concept notes, social media and other material that communicates the project activities and Projects. In collaboration with the project team, prepare project letters, brochures, communications plan, one-pagers and other materials
• Prepare requisitions and coordinate with the Procurement team regarding various services needed under the project
• Identification of additional donor opportunities and provide support in proposal writing
• Assist and support in developing requisite financial and progress reports to agreed parameters.
• Efficiently meet commitments and deadlines in developing report and communication products.
• Respond to the ad-hoc reporting requirements by the CIP
• Maintain records of communications and all sorts of correspondence in between the partner organizations
• Directs and keeps a records of the overall flow of information within CIP including Human Resources, public relations and CIP headquarters
• Works in cohesion with the team members for accurate flow of information across all thematic areas of the project
• Maintains a calendar of assigned activities and ensure meeting deadlines
• Development of business plans, IEC material for small-scale producers.
• Design and facilitate in the development of communication plan of the project pertinent to development of content for workshops, training sessions and meetings etc.
• Build synergies with other CARE Projects.

Coordination: % of time: 15%

• Coordinate with partners/stakeholders and ensure accurate flow of information within the Project team and with external teams within CARE and partner organizations.
• Build synergies among different stakeholders which includes CARE Project team, Implementing partners, employers and other key players.

Monitoring and evaluation and promote visibility of project through relevant channels: % of time: 10%

• Assist in generating reports that can guide future Projects/Interventions.
• Collect case studies and insights from the field.
• Proactively identify project challenges from field and in consultation with Senior Project Manager update the implementation strategy
• Assist the Senior Project Manager to promote visibility of CARE Projects Especially She Feeds the World Project through relevant channels
• Ensure that project documentation is compliant with CARE and reports are prepared well in time.
• Conduct all business in a manner that respects local culture

Any other task as assigned by the supervisor: % of time: 05%

• Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and Project need as assigned by Line Manager
• Safety and Security is everyone’s responsibility within CI through full compliance and accountability (as per Principle –ii of the CARE International Safety & Security Principles).

III. Job Specifications

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration, social sciences and/or related field.

B) EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2-5 years’ experience of working in similar position with the reputed National, or International organizations.
• Well aware of community dynamics and development sector Projects ecosystem of Pakistan.

C) TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge in project reporting and communications as demonstrated by successful work experience
• Demonstrated basic practical experience of coordinating with donor agencies and partner organizations
• Fair understanding of project implementation, reporting, communications and monitoring.
• Understanding of key gender equality considerations, design, approaches and indicators for women’s economic empowerment and equality
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu; knowledge of any other local language will be preferred
• Excellent computer skills (MS office)

D) COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to self-manage, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactivity and ability to present the big picture
• Capacity to be dynamic, creative and innovative
• Excellent rapport building, interpersonal and team-building skills, and able to manage relationships with stakeholders
• Capacity to plan, organize and deliver results; and
• Commitment to CARE’s vision and mission.

IV. Contacts/Key Relationships 

The incumbent is expected to collaborate with Project team at the Country Office, Partners, and all CARE Staff.

V. Working Conditions and Level of Travel Required

The position is based in Islamabad, and may require frequent travelling to different parts of Pakistan. 

CARE International in Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer; only individuals who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. CARE has a zero-tolerance approach toward sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse.

Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to [email protected] clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email, before the stated deadline. Please share your current as well as salary expectation along with the CV.