OVERVIEW OF POSITION
Action Against Hunger is a globally renowned organization in taking innovative approaches to reduction of hunger and malnutrition. As an organization focused on ending world hunger, Action Against Hunger is primarily focused in Pakistan on ending nutrition insecurity both by addressing immediate and underlying causes. Action Against Hunger believes that sustainability of our actions, relies on close engagement and collaboration with the Government of Pakistan. Action Against Hunger considers Government of Pakistan as an ultimate stakeholder when it comes to dealing with reduction of hunger and malnutrition in all its form. In this regards, Action Against Hunger considers it necessary that the key stakeholders have profound understanding of the framework in which we are working, be able to provide workable solutions to the government in an advisory role, advise on improvements to the frameworks/policies from a technical perspective and support review of implementation of policies by the Government.
This position is a career development opportunity within the ACF Program Development department. This multi-functional department leads proposal development, communications and visibility and internal coordination across the country programme. This department also supports donor reporting, advocacy and strategy as required. The position will report directly to the Senior Program Development and Partnerships Coordinator who in turn reports to the Country Director
OBJECTIVES
Objective 1
To support development of proposals and concept notes in line with the ACF Pakistan and international strategies as well as donor requirements
Tasks & responsibilities
· Develop knowledge and understanding of ACF internal policies and proposal guidelines for donor organizations funding Pakistan programs/projects;
· Coordinate with staff from other ACF Pakistan departments (technical sectors, finance, and field staff) to compile relevant information and documents to support proposal development;
· Support in research for identifying new opportunities for the Pakistans Mission
Objective 2
To assist in organizing communications and visibility activities of ACF in Pakistan
Tasks & responsibilities
· To prepare the guest list for the donor dinner
· To send out the invites for the donor dinner and regular followups with the invitees to prepare the final guest list
· To coordinate with Logistics department for administrative and logistics arrangement for the event
· Support department in arrangements of communications and visibility documents, presentations, videos and other materials in line with ACF Pakistan’s strategy for the event;
· Assist in engagement with media for visibility of the even.
Objective 3
To support internal coordination within the ACF Pakistan mission
Tasks & responsibilities
· Support in coordination at country office and field offices for weekly and monthly meeting, and project closing meetings, including maintenance of attendance at meetings where required;
· Arrange and minute regular internal coordination meetings.
Objective 4
To support filing in hard and soft form
Tasks & responsibilities
· Regular and comprehensive filing of program development and partnerships documentation.
Objective 5 (Gender)
Tasks & responsibilities
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP
Internal
Under the guidance of
Senior Program Development and Partnerships Coordinator
In coordination with
SMT and Program team
Line manager of
N/A
Technical manager of
N/A
External
NGO/ INGO
Partners and other organizations
Donors
All potential donors
Government of Pakistan
N/A
International
N/A
Other
N/A
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal National
Communication and Visibility updates
Internal Global
Monthly internal APRS
External
N/A
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory
Qualification:
University degree in any subject from a well reputed university.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
· Interest in the humanitarian and development sector;
· Very strong written and spoken English abilities;
· A strong willingness to learn;
· Strong computer skills particularly word and excel;
· Good analytical skills;
· Commitment to working additional hours as required.
· Willing to travel (if required)
Preference
· Experience in the NGO/INGO sector;
· Master’s degree;
· Previous experience preparing proposals, reports and other documentation required for projects.
COMPETENCIES
(1 being lowest, 4 being highest)
Team work (Level 1)
Organisation and planning (Level 2)
Analysis and resolution of problems and conflict (Level 1)
Adaptability and flexibility (Level 2)
Motivation (Level 2)
Resistance to pressure, and capacity to deal with difficult situations (Level 1)
Results orientation (Level 2)
Effective and synthetic Communication (Level 1)
Note: Interviews of said position will be commenced as soon we receive minimum required CVs due to urgency of recruitment.