About the role

The project Officer will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the UNHCR Project. His/her primary duty is to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards.

About the Project:

The project seeks to improve the livelihood, protection, freedom and rights of the People We Serve (PWS) including vulnerable protection cases, persons who are Forcibly Displaced or FDPs through RISE approach. The Project RISE (Revitalize, Innovate, Strengthen and Empower) will foster market versed, innovative, locally evolved livelihood avenues for 300 Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Carpet weaving is the flourishing area for the Home-based businesses (HBBs) in all Afghan Refugees Villages and Urban Clusters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which will be added to contribution in the expansion of the business model. Inclusion is the focus area involving and engaging women and persons who are differently abled in the existing entrepreneurial eco-system. Innovation and digitalization of the carpet weaving industry will be taken into consideration by featuring a Baseline and Market Assessment considering the upstream and downstream value chain of carpet making ecosystem and training the youth especially women in graphic designing, website development and social media handles to complete the product loop from development to marketing.  

Your impactful goals will include

• Project planning: Collaborating with stakeholders to define project goals, timelines, and budgets, and creating detailed project plans.
• Project coordination: Overseeing the project team and ensuring that all members are working towards the project goals, monitoring project progress, and addressing any issues that arise.
• Project reporting: Creating reports to communicate project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders, and providing recommendations for project improvements.
• Resource management: Ensuring that project teams have the necessary resources to complete their tasks, such as equipment, funding, and personnel.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, such as project sponsors, partners, and customers, to ensure that their needs and expectations are met.
• Risk management: Identifying potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines, budgets, or quality, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Quality control: Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget.

 What we are looking for:

 Education& Knowledge

• Masters Degree in Project Management, Development Sciences, Social Sciences or relevant field.

 Work Experience

• 2 to 3 years of experience of NGOs/INGOs.

 Functional Competencies/Skills