Lahore, PakistanJob InfoJob Identification 30775Posting Date 12/15/2025, 09:32 AMApply Before 12/30/2025, 04:59 AMJob Schedule Full timeLocations Lahore, PakistanAgency UNDPGrade NPSA-8Vacancy Type National Personnel Service AgreementPractice Area EffectivenessContract Duration 1 YearEducation Work Experience Master’s DegreeOther Criteria Bachelors Degree in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Masters DegreeRequired Languages English and UrduDesired Languages Knowledge of local language Sindhi, Pinjabi, Pashto BrohiVacancy Timeline 2 WeeksJob DescriptionBackgroundThe United Nations and the Government of Pakistan have signed the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CF) (2023 – 2027) under which the UN supports the Government with key development priorities. As part of the implementation, the United Nations established provincial-level coordination positions. These roles are aimed at strengthening strategic and substantive coordination between the UN and the Government. Their priority output is efficient and effective on-the-ground implementation of the CF at the provincial levels by preventing overlaps and a more integrated approach to district-level development. These positions act as key intermediaries between the Government and UN Provincial Programme Teams (PPT), ensuring that the CFs objectives are aligned with provincial priorities and effectively deliver across Pakistans diverse regions. The Provincial Coordinators work hand in hand with the PPT co/chairs. They dont engage in project implementation or technical level exchanges with the Government.Duties and Responsibilities Under the One UN initiative, the role of the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) has been enhanced and strengthened to provide the required leadership and impetus for the UN in the country. The RCO is working towards supporting the Government of Pakistan in fulfilling its international commitments, especially on the SDGs. Furthermore, the RCO in Pakistan, as one of the first One UN pilot countries, is also leading the One UN initiative towards a strengthened UN system in the country, for the benefit of the people of Pakistan with the best value for money. Under the overall guidance of the Head of RCO the UNPPT Chairs, the Provincial Coordinators will be responsible for providing coordination support to the UN Provincial Programme Team in the provinces.Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe Provincial Coordination Officer work under the supervision of the Head of RC Office and are delegation the following key roles and responsibilities:Provide strategic facilitation and coordination support to the UN Cooperation Framework at the provincial level.Guide the PPT in leveraging the CF as the central strategic programmatic base for UN interventionsPromote Results Based Management in the implementation of the Corporation Framework (CF) This includes maintaining close linkages with the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Working Group in Islamabad.Liaise with UN Provincial Programme Team (UNPPTs)teams in joint planning and results reporting.Ensure the PPT is informed, and where relevant, involved in the Common Country Analysis (CCA) formulation.Ensure effective coordination mechanisms are established and maintained on gender, youth and disability inclusion.Prepare and maintain analytical mapping of UN work in the province with the provincial government priorities.Support provincial Accountability Affected Population (AAP) committees.Coordinate with inter agency forums (including provincial programme teams) and joint UN-Government forums (including the provincial steering committees) to achieve intended results of UNSDCF.Track progress of decisions of PPTs, PSCs and other coordination forums.Engage and partner with Provincial Government on UN-wide prioritiesLiaise with the provincial government counterparts on UN programming to understand the priorities of provincial govt. and advise PPT co/chair(s); Head of RCO and RC to prioritize strategic areas of interventions.Organize CF Programme Steering Committee meetings at least once a year complemented by regular interactions with the provincial government.Organize meetings between snr UN leadership, Provincial government and development partners to strengthen the coordination of development programmes.Liaison with the Govt and Coordination with wider stakeholders (BOS, inter-provincial coordination, and other relevant ministries and departments)To develop and maintain development partners mapping in the provinceProvide support to RC and UN agencies including UNOCHA regarding humanitarian issuesFaciitate the implementation of the PSEAH provincial workplan in support to the PSEAH provincial co-chairs.Plan, prepare and finalize field mission plans of RC to the respective districts of the provinces.Coordinate with UN entities to prepare for high level missions to the provinces.Liaise with OCHA when required and

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based-management systems is required.Proven experience in joint planning and result based management is required.Proven experience in coordinating humanitarian issues at the field level is required.Strong inter-coordination and team management related experience is required with UN or development sector organizations is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based-management systems is required. Proven experience in joint planning and result based management is required. Proven experience in coordinating humanitarian issues at the field level is required. Strong inter-coordination and team management related experience is required with UN or development sector organizations is required. Demonstrated leadership, managerial, administrative and coordination experiences, preferably on multi-stakeholder projects with the government is desired.Experience creative and effective work with government, donors, and communities is desired.Experience in project management and project planning is desired.Demonstrated experience in excellent networking, advocacy and partnership building is desired.Proven track record of strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills is desired.Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds is desired. Demonstrated leadership, managerial, administrative and coordination experiences, preferably on multi-stakeholder projects with the government is desired. Experience creative and effective work with government, donors, and communities is desired. Experience in project management and project planning is desired. Demonstrated experience in excellent networking, advocacy and partnership building is desired. Proven track record of strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills is desired. Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds is desired. Fluency in English and Urdu are required.Knowledge of local language Sindhi, Pinjabi, Pashto Brohi could be an advantage. Fluency in English and Urdu are required. Knowledge of local language Sindhi, Pinjabi, Pashto Brohi could be an advantage. Equal opportunity Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority Right to select multiple candidates Scam alert Required Skills and Experience Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, International Relations or a related field is required, ORA first-level university degree (bachelors degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, International Relations or a related field is required, OR A first-level university degree (bachelors degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Applicants with a Masters degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.Applicants with a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, and/or hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Applicants with a Masters degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, and/or hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.

📊 Experience Required: 2 years of qualifying experience

⭐ Seniority Level: Entry level

🎯 Job Function: Other

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👥 Number of Applicants: 25

📅 Posted Date: December 16, 2025