Advertised in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 14 February, 2024. Applications are invited for appropriate candidates in Cesvi International to complete fill their vacant position.
Presently, the Cesvi International Islamabad, Peshawar is on the lookout for suitable candidates for their vacant position i.e. Climate Change Adaption Specialist to join their team.
Focusing on project management and technical quality assurance as per assigned responsibilities.
Managing a partner-implemented climate change component within a larger consortium project, with CESVI as a partner. It focuses on enhancing the climate resilience of vulnerable households in KP through an integrated approach encompassing livelihood, food security, agriculture, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
Implementing activities and maintaining partnerships through a gender-responsive and nutrition-sensitive lens while mainstreaming protection, accountability, and Do No Harm principles.
Coordinating between CESVI, consortium lead, consortium partners, implementing partners, and major stakeholders.
Ensuring smooth project implementation and donor compliance on behalf of CESVI.
Providing technical and managerial support to the implementing partner.
Frequent travel within KP districts, including extended field trips.
Responsibilities:
Full responsibility for effective project implementation and appropriate use of funds and resources in close coordination with partners.
Overseeing planning, implementation, and closing of projects/interventions, ensuring timely and effective communication and technical support.
Managing stakeholder relationships, risks, and project communication.
Managing relationships with external entities, such as implementation partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors, ensuring mutual benefits.
Core Areas of Responsibilities
Technical Inputs:
Providing strategic direction and technical leadership in a comprehensive climate change adaptation in Agriculture and Livelihood project.
Collaborating with partners and the CESVI team to provide technical support in climate-smart agriculture interventions.
Frequent field visits for program monitoring and assistance to partner field teams.
Assisting in strategic direction, quality program design, implementation, and accountability.
Ensuring project quality, effectiveness, and adherence to humanitarian and technical standards, donor requirements, and CESVI\\\’s mission.
Providing technical guidance in developing and implementing Early Warning Systems and Anticipatory Actions to mitigate climate risks.
Steering agricultural interventions that enhance resilience, including watershed management strategies and integrated pest management.
Experienced in nurturing home-based food sources through kitchen gardening initiatives.
Demonstrated success in cultivating climate-resilient varieties of crops, vegetables, and fruits, coupled with the integration of agroforestry principles.
Applied knowledge of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) techniques to bolster crop improvements and ensure sustainable farming practices.
Management:
Overseeing project management, including financial, stakeholder, and quality management.
Ensuring adherence to project planning, budgets, partnership agreements, and compliance with donor guidelines.
Collaborating with Finance, MEAL, and Logistics teams for budget analysis, project monitoring, and procurement processes.
Managing project teams, including coordinators and Finance, logistics, and MEAL colleagues.
Compliance:
Preparing and reviewing project reports, ensuring quality assurance, and compliance with donor and CESVI standards.
Ensuring compliance with consortium and partner agreements.
Coordination:
Coordinating with external stakeholders and project teams to achieve grant objectives and compliance.
Representing the team at meetings and conferences, providing updates and critical analyses.
Partnerships:
Facilitating capacity building for both CESVI and partner staff.
Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government actors and NGOs.
Managing partnerships internally and externally.
Additional Responsibilities:
Undertaking additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Providing technical assistance or support upon request.
Supporting field visits, hosting events, and conducting policy research.
Engaging stakeholders for climate change adaptation strategy integration.
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documentation) by 19 February, 2024. The job title must be clearly stated in the Subject line. Cesvi International provide equal Opportunity for all equally competent candidates.
