Pakistan Permaculture Manager

Department: Program
Position: Permaculture Manager
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Sindh Starting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Islamabad National Staff : 860 Areas : 4 (Islamabad, Mianwali, D.G Khan, Sindh) On-going programmes : 30 Budget : 21.5 M

Since the first days of its involvement in Pakistan in 1999, ACTED has always combined a strong emergency response capacity to address the regular humanitarian disasters that affect the country – be they related to conflict or natural disaster, and a steady focus towards development for Pakistan. In July 2010, populations were confronted with the worst flooding the country has ever faced. In a country already struggling with the enduring challenges of conflict and food insecurity, the unprecedented floods that swept through Pakistan and affected 20 million people, presented the population with immense challenges to overcome. ACTED and its partners have been working throughout 2010 and 2011 to support communities in Pakistan as they have struggled to overcome this latest disaster and the chronic issues of escaping conflict and achieving food security. There is still much to do to support communities recover from the floods, as well as those still facing the grim spectres of conflict and food insecurity. ACTED continues its efforts to assist those vulnerable communities rebuild their lives, with a specific focus on food security interventions, support to sustainable livelihoods, with disaster risk reduction components.

III. Position Profile

The Permaculture Manager will be tasked to: • Support the design, set up and implementation of the permaculture project component • Research permaculture methods and practices applicable to the context in Sindh based on reference material, stakeholder meetings, field visits etc • Identify and make linkages with relevant partners and stakeholders on the local, provincial and national level. For example, academic institutions, government departments, agricultural research institutes, local, national and international NGOs and donor institutions etc • Undertake training sessions in permaculture with ACTED staff and local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) • Support monitoring and evaluation of the project, including working with the internal monitoring and evaluation department to develop processes • Support the development of a longer term permaculture project in Pakistan • Manage relevant project staff and support the integration of permaculture and provide support to other related projects • Explore opportunities to develop productive gardens at selected schools in the area and provide training to teachers and school staff as required. • Undertake necessary research to establish tree nurseries with native or adapted tree species that are suitable to the local climate and beneficial to the local environment. The expected outputs will be fine-tuned during discussions over project implementation and key deliverables will be determined. Tentatively however, the following constitute key expected outputs for this assignment: • 50 villages integrate permaculture into their planning through CBOs • Permaculture methods are integrated into project planning and implementation of the project • Home gardens (zone 1) established using permaculture design and principles in all the 5,000 houses targeted for reconstruction. • Network of permaculture interested/active stakeholders is established • Designs are put in place for the continuation and rolling out of the project post-February 2012 • Model garden/s established in key locations within the target area established • Tree nurseries established in appropriate locations around the target area

IV. Qualifications:

• Permaculture design courses delivered and permaculture designs created for clients • Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes • 2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position in rehabilitation, agriculture or environment • Proven capabilities in leadership and management required • Excellent skills in written and spoken English • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms • Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

V. Conditions:

• Salary 2500€ net per month
• Additional monthly living allowance
• Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : PERM/PAK/SA

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org