Provincial Coordination Officer at UNDP Careers | Lahore

Job 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 liaise with humanitarian actors when needed to bridge humanitarian and development interventions. PPTs are the main interagency forums at the provincial level, focusing on both humanitarian and development issues.Serves as the primary focal point for humanitarian issues at the field level, liaising with government authorities and keeping the UNPPT Chair and OCHA Country Office (designated official) informed of key humanitarian developments, disaster relief efforts, and emergency situations.Engages with humanitarian organizations on the ground, providing relevant information and strategic advice on humanitar